{"id":54892,"date":"2024-12-11T21:36:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T21:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/?p=54892"},"modified":"2024-12-16T21:56:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T21:56:36","slug":"product-update-engaging-funds-designations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/blog\/product-update-engaging-funds-designations\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Update: Engaging Funds &amp; Designations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When donors give, they want a meaningful connection\u2014to clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. While functional, this approach often lacks context, leaving donors with little understanding of the options or their potential impact. Without a compelling story or clear purpose, the experience can feel impersonal and uninspiring, making it harder to foster a deep connection between the donor and the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CauseVox Fund Pages offer a better way to connect donors with the causes they care about. Each program, fund, or initiative gets its own visually engaging, customizable page, integrated seamlessly into your fundraising site. Unlike basic dropdowns, fund pages feature detailed descriptions, powerful visuals, and dynamic elements like real-time progress bars and donor lists. Donors can browse these pages to align their gift with their passions, creating a personal and transparent giving experience. Plus, fund pages simplify donations by automatically designating gifts, saving time and eliminating admin work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how our innovative fund pages enhance your fundraising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engaging Fund Pages<\/strong>: Highlight each fund\u2019s purpose and impact with tailored text, images, videos, and dynamic elements like real-time progress bars and donor lists to inspire giving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seamless Donor Experience<\/strong>: Make it easy for donors to explore funds with enhanced search tools to designate their gifts directly on the donation form for a smooth checkout process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-Time Reporting<\/strong>: Automatically track fundraising progress and donor activity for each fund with real-time updates and robust reporting tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced Administrative Work<\/strong>: Save time with automatic fund designation during transactions, eliminating manual updates and simplifying data management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a department, an endowment, or a special project, donors can explore pages and seamlessly assign their gifts in one personalized flow\u2014giving them a sense of confidence and purpose in their giving journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating storytelling with functionality, CauseVox Fund Pages help organizations bridge the gap between donor intent and impact. This enhancement doesn\u2019t only streamlines the donation process; it brings your funds to life, inspiring deeper connections and generating trust among supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Fund Page Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-1024x607.png\" alt=\"fund-page\" class=\"wp-image-54894\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-1536x910.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-2048x1213.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fund-page-1-710x421.png 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Scouting America&#8217;s Camp Maintenance Fund Page on CauseVox<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fund pages enable organizations to create a fully integrated and dynamic fundraising experience, helping donors connect deeply with your cause. Here&#8217;s how the key components come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engaging Fund Page Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each fund page is customizable using dynamic modules that bring the fund\u2019s story to life. Add compelling text, images, videos, and quotes to showcase the purpose and impact of each fund. Include real-time progress bars, donor lists, and funding goals to inspire trust and excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fund Page Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fundraising homepage acts as a hub for all fund pages, offering a visually engaging grid or listing where donors can browse and explore available funds. Enhanced search functionality allows supporters to quickly find the programs, projects, or initiatives that align with their passions, creating a seamless navigation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrated Donation Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A streamlined donation form simplifies giving. Donors can designate their contributions directly to a specific fund with just a few clicks. Donations made through fund pages are automatically applied to the selected fund, instantly updating the progress bar and reducing admin work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Set Up Fund Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-1024x713.png\" alt=\"donation-form-designation\" class=\"wp-image-54896\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-1536x1070.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-2048x1426.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/donation-form-designation-710x494.png 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Scouting America&#8217;s Automatic Donation Form Designation on CauseVox<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CauseVox\u2019s admin interface allows you to create custom fund pages in a few easy steps using its no-code design tools and site editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create your funds: <\/strong>Add any number of funds to your CauseVox account with a description and custom balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create the fund page template: <\/strong>With CauseVox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/blog\/product-update-new-site-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customizable site editor<\/a>, you can design both the fundraising site homepage and fund page templates with ease. Every module is fully customizable, allowing you to reflect your organization\u2019s unique brand by incorporating your own hex colors, logos, images and videos into the content and background. Choose from a variety of engaging modules, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hero Module:<\/strong> Showcase the dynamic progress bar with real-time updates toward your funding goal, as well as a compelling image to drive engagement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>About Module:<\/strong> Share the fund\u2019s mission and donor impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quote Module:<\/strong> Add a compelling quote to inspire donor participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Donations Module:<\/strong> Share a list of recent donors which updates in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customize the fund pages: <\/strong>Customize each fund page\u2019s text, graphics videos and colors to represent their unique funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customize the donation form: <\/strong>Customize the donation tiers and link the form to your site. You can even require that donors assign their gift to one of your fund pages before checkout. The system automatically designates contributions, updating progress bars and donor lists in real time for a better user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fund pages combine storytelling, transparency, and simplicity to elevate the donor journey while reducing admin overhead for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see it in action? Watch a detailed walkthrough to learn how to set up fund pages on your next CauseVox campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 60.20066889632106%; height: 0;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.loom.com\/embed\/581478447d7b45fc89ef718cd29590a3?sid=c28b63c3-116d-4260-9c55-d2ff652ab4a3\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fund Page Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-1024x582.png\" alt=\"funds-home-page\" class=\"wp-image-54897\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-1536x874.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-2048x1165.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/funds-homepage-710x404.png 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Scouting America&#8217;s Funds Home Page on CauseVox<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect donors with the causes they care most about, creating a more engaging and impactful giving experience with fund pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Projects &amp; Programs:<\/strong> Highlight your nonprofit\u2019s unique initiatives\u2014such as community projects, scholarships, or special programs\u2014to showcase specific needs and inspire targeted support. Perfect for student-based, extracurricular, camp or scouting organizations which feature multiple programs and campaigns that resonate with diverse donor interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Endowments:<\/strong> Create fund pages to promote endowment opportunities, helping you secure future giving and ensure long-term financial sustainability. These are ideal for organizations focused on planned giving and legacy-building efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Departments:<\/strong> Schools, universities and higher education institutions designate funds for departments like athletics, academic colleges, or student programs, allowing donors to support the areas they\u2019re most passionate about. This works well for institutions seeking to engage alumni and parent donors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Funds:<\/strong> Craft engaging fund pages for annual fundraising campaigns, providing a central hub that motivates donors to contribute year-round. Great for nonprofits aiming to grow recurring donations and sustain their mission year after year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Power of Fund Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designating donations shouldn\u2019t be complicated or disconnected. With CauseVox Fund Pages, nonprofits can provide an intuitive, unified experience that connects storytelling, donation designation, and fundraising in one seamless platform. By offering customizable tools tailored to each fund\u2019s purpose, CauseVox empowers organizations to engage donors more effectively while reducing administrative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re raising funds for scholarships, endowments, or community programs, fund pages make it easy to showcase each fund\u2019s unique story and impact while giving donors the transparency and trust they need to give with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to simplify fund management and enhance donor engagement? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/schedule-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a demo<\/a> or reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:support@causevox.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@causevox.com<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.causevox.com\/en\/articles\/10290873-how-to-set-up-fund-pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more about creating fund pages<\/a> with CauseVox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When donors give, they want a meaningful connection\u2014to clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. While functional, this approach often lacks context, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":54898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-update"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sandy-millar-G-Aj03ckq0w-unsplash-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sandy-millar-G-Aj03ckq0w-unsplash-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Jenna Notarfrancesco","author_link":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/author\/jenna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.causevox.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}