{"id":89,"date":"2022-07-15T21:48:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T21:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectionpoint.com\/help\/?post_type=docs&p=89"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:10:35","password":"","slug":"how-is-a-contribution-made","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/connectionpoint.com\/help\/docs\/how-is-a-contribution-made\/","title":{"rendered":"How is a contribution made?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Contributions are made quickly and easily across ConnectionPoint platforms. The checkout experience has been redesigned to make it easier for supporters to review their contribution details, select available options, and complete their payment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STEP 1 – Click \u2018Contribute\u2019 to begin the checkout process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STEP 2 – Select an incentive or just contribute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some campaigns offer Rewards, including Perks, Products, Tickets, and\/or Wishes. If available, you can select your preferred option during checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to select a Reward and would like to make a contribution only, you can click \u2018Or simply contribute\u2019<\/strong> at the top or \u2018Continue without\u2019<\/strong> at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to claim a Perk, Order a Product, Buy a Ticket, or Grant a Wish, just click the Add button next to the one you want, then click Continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3 – Review your contribution.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before completing your contribution, you can review your selections and update available details, including Rewards, shipping information, promo codes, and other available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STEP 4 – Enter your contribution details.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monthly contributions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some campaigns allow supporters to set up recurring contributions. If available, you can select the recurring contribution option during checkout. If recurring contributions are available, you will see the option during checkout when entering your contribution amount. Just check the box, and the amount you listed above will be contributed monthly. You can cancel at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you don\u2019t see the checkbox, it just means this campaign\u2019s owner\/organization hasn\u2019t set up monthly payments for their campaign. This option is only available for campaigns that have recurring contributions enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Promo codes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a promo code, look for this section above your total contribution summary to enter it. Promo codes may be available for rewards, registrations, or other campaign-specific options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cover fees or Optional Tip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During checkout, you will see your total contribution amount, along with any available fee or tip options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The options available depend on the campaign\u2019s pricing model and how the campaign owner has configured their campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cover Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the campaign uses the Fee Recovery<\/strong> pricing model, applicable platform fees and payment processing fees are included during checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During checkout, you may have the option to cover these fees so the organization receives your full intended contribution amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n