# GiveGenius Quick Start Checklist

**Access to GiveGenius is currently by invitation only.** If your charity has not yet received an invitation from GiveWise but is interested in using GiveGenius, please reach out to us directly **<charitysupport@givewise.ca>** with your **charity name** and **registered charity number** for reference.&#x20;

***

#### **For charities completing onboarding and activating their donation tool**

### Important

Your GiveGenius URL will remain locked until your organization has purchased a GiveGenius package and has access to their Charity Portal. If you need assistance, please contact <charitysupport@givewise.ca>.

Please complete the following 3 steps to complete set-up. You **must** complete the GiveButton Verification Form below to ensure your GiveGenius donation tool is live and ready to go.

### 1. Install Your Donation Tool

* ☐ Copy your Shareable GiveGenius URL from your GiveGenius Dashboard
* ☐ Add the GiveButton or GiveGenius URL to your website (or update your existing button)
* ☐ Place it under your Ways to Give page or Donate page
* ☐ Test the button to ensure it loads correctly and directs donors to your GiveGenius page

### 2. Strengthen Donor Trust

* ☐ Add supportive language from these recommended resources:
  * ["Adding GiveWise to Your Donation Page"](https://guide.givewise.ca/for-charities/resources-givegenius/adding-givewise-to-your-donation-page)
  * ["Gift Processing Powered By GiveWise"](https://guide.givewise.ca/gift-processing-powered-by-givewise)

### 3. Confirm Functionality With GiveWise

* ☐ [<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Complete the GiveButton Verification Form**</mark>](https://share.hsforms.com/1Miv1wTRzS2eKUw9B_PyFNwduyqn)  so a GiveWise team member can review your installation and verify functionality.

***

## Set Up Your Charity Portal

Your Charity Portal is where you will manage donor activity, customize your donation tool, update your organization details, and access real-time reporting. Follow the steps below to get everything set up smoothly.

### Set Up Your Charity Portal

☐ Upload logo, contact info, and a brief description

☐ Add your social media links

***

### Invite Your Team

☐ Add team members to manage your GiveGenius account

***

### Configure Direct Deposit

☐ Enter your banking details for weekly donation disbursements

***

### Set Up Gift Designations

☐ Create categories for donations (e.g., General Support, Special Projects, Scholarships, etc.)

***

### Get to Know Your Dashboard

☐ Review Activity Tabs - Gift, Disbursement, Recurring

☐ Export Activity data for CRM and reporting needs

***

### Explore Your GiveGenius Tab

☐ Customize your donation preferences and choose which donation methods will be available to your donors

☐ Review the resources provided for GiveGenius tips and donor communication insights

☐ Familiarize yourself with where your shareable GiveGenius URL is located.

***

### Plan Your Donation Promotions

☐ Use your Shareable URL in email campaigns and social media

☐ Consider creating a QR code for print materials
