How to Set Up Donation Forms on Squarespace (Step-by-Step for Nonprofits, Creators & Causes)

Raising money for a cause, a project, or your creative work? You need more than a “Contact Me” page.

You need a donation form that works, looks trustworthy, and doesn’t break when someone tries to use it.

Squarespace doesn’t have a one-click “donation” button like a fundraising platform might. But you can still set it up-cleanly, legally, and with full design control-using built-in tools or reliable third-party integrations.

Whether you’re a nonprofit, an artist, a mutual aid group, or just someone with a mission, pay attention.

Here's How to Set Up a Donation Form on Squarespace

Option 1: Use the Squarespace “Product” Block for Donations

If you want to collect fixed-amount donations (like $10, $25, $50), you can use Squarespace’s built-in Commerce tools.

How to do it:

1. Enable Commerce under Settings > Payments
    
2. Add a new Product Page
    
3. Create a product called “Donation”
    
4. Set price levels as variants or create multiple donation "products"
    
5. Turn off shipping and inventory tracking
    
6. Add it to any page with a Product Block
    

This method gives you a checkout flow and payment processing via Stripe, PayPal, or Afterpay.

Best for: fixed donation amounts
Limitation: not ideal for custom donation values

Option 2: Use a Custom Form + Payment Field

Squarespace allows custom forms with a payment option (Stripe required).

How to do it:

1. On any page, click Edit and add a Form Block
    
2. Add fields for name, email, donation amount, and a message
    
3. Add the Payment field at the bottom
    
4. Connect to Stripe in Form Settings > Storage
    
5. Style the form to match your site
    
6. Save and test it
    

Now visitors can type in any donation amount and pay directly.

Best for: accepting custom donations
Limitation: requires Stripe; limited payment styling options

Option 3: Use a Third-Party Donation Platform (Embed Method)

Platforms like GiveButter, Donorbox, Ko-fi, or Buy Me a Coffee provide embeddable donation forms that plug right into Squarespace.

How to do it:

1. Sign up for a donation platform
    
2. Set up your campaign or donation form
    
3. Copy the embed code
    
4. In Squarespace, add a Code Block to any section
    
5. Paste the HTML
    
6. Save and preview
    

These platforms often support recurring donations, custom branding, receipts, and analytics.

Best for: nonprofits, recurring donations, analytics
Limitation: some branding/customization restrictions on free plans

Option 4: Add a Button That Links to a Donation Page

If you’re already using platforms like PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp:

1. Copy your donation link (e.g., PayPal.me/yourname)
    
2. Add a Button Block to your page
    
3. Set the link to open in a new tab
    
4. Style it with a clear CTA (“Donate Now”, “Support My Work”)
    

Best for: simple donation asks
Limitation: no on-site form or analytics

Best Practices for Donation Pages

• Use trust signals: Add testimonials, transparency info, or impact stats
   
• Explain where the money goes: People are more likely to donate when they understand the purpose
   
• Make the CTA obvious: Don’t bury your form-put it above the fold
   
• Test it: Always run through the full donation process yourself
   

Conclusion: Adding a Donation Form Makes Giving Easy

People want to support causes they care about-but only if you make it effortless.

Don’t let tech be the thing that stops a donation. Whether you’re setting up a sleek embedded form, using Squarespace’s built-in payment tools, or linking to an outside platform, the key is clarity. Clear form. Clear message. Clear purpose.

Once you’ve got that dialed in, your site becomes more than a portfolio or storefront. It becomes a place people believe in-and are willing to support.

So choose your method. Build your form. And open the door to the help your work deserves.

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