How to Accept Donations Online (Free) — in Minutes
Whether you're a nonprofit, a creator or running a one-off fundraiser, accepting donations online should be simple and cheap. This guide shows you how to set up a donation page in minutes where the money goes straight to your own account.
Quick answer
To accept donations online for free: (1) create a donation form with suggested amounts and a pay-what-you-want option, (2) connect your own Stripe account, (3) publish and share the link (or its QR code). Donations go straight to your Stripe with no platform cut — you only pay Stripe's standard processing fee. With OneSol you can build the form with AI and share it in minutes.
1. Create a donation form
Start with a simple form: a donation amount (offer a few suggested amounts plus an 'other' or pay-what-you-want box), the donor's name and email, and an optional message. Keep it short — the fewer steps, the more people finish giving.
2. Connect your own Stripe
Connect a Stripe account so donations are charged securely and land directly in your bank. Using your own Stripe means no platform takes a cut — you keep everything bar Stripe's standard processing fee.
3. Share the donation link
Publish the form and share its link on your site, socials and emails — or its built-in QR code for print and events. Every donation lands in an inbox and you're notified, so you can thank donors quickly.
4. Thank donors and track totals
Export donations to CSV to track your total and send thank-you notes. A quick, personal thank-you turns one-time donors into repeat supporters.
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FAQ
Can I accept donations for free?
Yes — building and sharing a donation form is free on OneSol. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fee on each donation; OneSol takes no cut.
Where does the donation money go?
Straight into your own connected Stripe account and then your bank. OneSol never holds or skims donations.
Can donors give any amount?
Yes — include an 'other' or pay-what-you-want option so donors can give whatever they like alongside your suggested amounts.
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