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Donation Amount Field in SureDonation

The Donation Amount field allows donors to choose from predefined donation values and optionally enter their own custom amount.

This field helps simplify the donation experience while giving flexibility to donors.

Common use cases include:

  • Offering suggested donation amounts
  • Encouraging fixed contribution tiers
  • Allowing custom donation values
  • Creating structured fundraising campaigns
  • Reducing friction during checkout

The Donation Amount block displays selectable donation options directly in the form.

Add a Donation Amount Field

To add a Donation Amount field:

  • Open the donation form editor.
  • Click the Add (+) button.
  • Select Donation Amount from the available blocks.
  • The field will be inserted into the donation form.

To configure the field:

  • Select the Donation Amount field in the editor.
  • Open the Block settings panel.

General Settings

The General tab controls how donation amounts are displayed and validated.

Required

Enable Required to ensure donors select or enter an amount before submitting the donation.

Example use case:

Prevent empty donations and require a contribution amount.

Error Message

Set a custom validation message displayed when no amount is selected.

Example:

Please select or enter a donation amount.

Help Text

Add supporting instructions below the donation amount section.

Examples:

  • Select a suggested amount
  • Choose an amount that supports our mission
  • Enter a custom amount if preferred

Help text provides additional guidance for donors.

Custom Amount

Enable Custom Amount to display an additional input field after the preset donation options.

This allows donors to enter their own contribution amount.

Example:

Preset options:

  • $25
  • $50
  • $100
  • $250

Custom input:

Enter custom amount

This option is useful when you want to provide flexibility beyond predefined amounts.

Minimum Amount

Set the minimum donation amount allowed.

Default:

0

Setting the value to 0 removes the minimum restriction.

Examples:

  • Minimum = 10 → Donors must contribute at least $10
  • Minimum = 50 → Donations below $50 are not accepted

Maximum Amount

Set the maximum donation amount allowed.

Default:

0

Setting the value to 0 removes the maximum restriction.

Examples:

  • Maximum = 500
  • Maximum = 1000

Use this setting to control the highest accepted donation amount.

Edit Options

Configure the preset donation values shown in the form.

Default options:

  • 25
  • 50
  • 100
  • 250

Click ADD to create additional donation amounts.

Example:

25

50

100

250

500

1000

You can remove or reorder options depending on your campaign requirements.

Options Layout

Choose how donation choices appear.

Horizontal

Display donation options in a row.

Example:

$25 | $50 | $100 | $250

Recommended for shorter option lists.

Vertical

Display donation options in a stacked layout.

Example:

$25

$50

$100

$250

Recommended for better readability on narrow layouts.

Choice Width

Control the width of each donation option.

Available options:

  • 25%
  • 33%
  • 50%
  • 100%

Examples:

  • 25% → Four options per row
  • 33% → Three options per row
  • 50% → Two options per row
  • 100% → One option per row

Adjust this setting to improve form appearance and responsiveness.

Advanced Settings

The Advanced tab allows additional visual customization.

Donation form donation amount settings

Additional CSS Class(es)

Assign custom CSS classes to the Donation Amount field.

Separate multiple classes using spaces.

Example:

donation-options featured-amount

Useful for applying custom styling.

Additional CSS

Apply custom CSS properties directly to the field.

You only need to enter CSS properties and values.

Example:

background-color: #f8f8f8;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 10px;

Do not include CSS selectors.

Use this setting to customize the appearance without modifying theme files.

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