How to Create Custom Donation Forms in Drupal

Chris McIntosh February 24, 2023
Donations are a critical component of fundraising for nonprofits, and creating effective donation forms is key to generating more donations. Drupal, as a flexible and customizable platform, offers several ways for nonprofits to create custom donation forms. In this article, we will cover the steps required to create a custom donation form in Drupal.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the process of creating a custom donation form, you'll need to make sure you have a few things in place:
  • A Drupal website with administrative access
  • The Webform module installed and enabled
  • A payment processor module installed and configured (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, etc.)

Steps to Create a Custom Donation Form

  1. Create a new webform

    Navigate to the Webform page and click "Add webform"
    Give the form a name and description
    Click "Save"

  2. Add donation fields to the webform

    Click "Add element" and select "Select options"
    Enter a label for the field (e.g. "Donation Amount")
    Under "Options", add the donation amounts you want to offer (e.g. $25, $50, $100, etc.)
    Under "Validation", select "Required" to ensure that the donor selects a donation amount
    Click "Save element"

  3. Add personal information fields to the webform

    Click "Add element" and select "Textfield"
    Enter a label for the field (e.g. "Name")
    Under "Validation", select "Required"
    Repeat for other required personal information fields (e.g. email, address, etc.)

  4. Configure the payment processor settings

    Click "Form settings"
    Under "Submission", select the payment processor module you have installed and configured
    Enter the necessary API keys and other settings for the payment processor
    Click "Save settings"

  5. Customize the confirmation message and email

    Click "Form settings"
    Select "Confirmation"
    Customize the confirmation message to thank the donor for their donation
    Select "Emails"
    Customize the email that will be sent to the donor with their donation information

  6. Add the webform to your website

    Navigate to the page where you want to add the donation form
    Click "Add block" and select "Webform"
    Select the webform you just created
    Click "Save"

Conclusion:

Creating custom donation forms in Drupal can be a straightforward process, as long as you have the necessary modules and configurations in place. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a donation form that meets your organization's specific needs and helps you generate more donations. With Drupal's flexibility and customization options, the sky's the limit when it comes to creating effective and engaging fundraising campaigns.
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