Donor-Paid Fees Explained

Let donors cover processing costs, without hidden tips

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Asking donors to cover processing fees is now standard practice, and most donors opt in when asked plainly. This covers how the option works on your form and what donors actually see.

What's covered

  1. What the donor sees, and how the covered amount is calculated
  2. Pre-selecting the option versus leaving it opt-in
  3. Why this is not the hidden-tip prompt some platforms add

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