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Getting Started

Make Your First Donation

This guide walks you through making your first donation on Amply.

Quick Start​

You can give immediately:

  1. Find an organization or campaign
  2. Enter donation amount
  3. Provide payment details
  4. Complete donation

That's it. You'll receive:

  • Email confirmation
  • Tax receipt
  • Link to verify on public ledger

No account required for one-time giving.

Create an Account (Optional)​

An account unlocks additional features:

  • Giving history: All donations in one place
  • Recurring giving: Set up automatic donations
  • Saved payment methods: Faster checkout
  • Impact tracking: Consolidated updates
  • Tax documentation: Annual summaries
  • Preferences: Visibility settings, communication options

Finding Where to Give​

Browse by SDG​

The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals organize causes:

SDGFocus Area
1. No PovertyEconomic development, social protection
2. Zero HungerFood security, nutrition
3. Good HealthHealthcare, disease prevention
4. Quality EducationLearning, skills development
5. Gender EqualityWomen's rights, empowerment
6. Clean WaterWater access, sanitation
...See all 17 SDGs

Browse SDGs to find causes that matter to you.

→ Finding Causes

Search Organizations​

Know what you're looking for?

  • Search by name
  • Filter by location
  • Sort by transparency score
  • View effectiveness indicators

Discover Campaigns​

Find active fundraising:

  • Featured campaigns
  • Disaster response
  • Time-limited opportunities
  • Matched giving

Making a Donation​

Step 1: Select Amount​

Choose your gift:

  • Preset amounts: Common giving levels
  • Custom amount: Any amount you choose
  • Recurring: Monthly, quarterly, or annual

Step 2: Choose Fee Handling​

Payment processing costs money (approximately 2-3%). You decide:

  • Cover fees (recommended): Organization receives full amount
  • Deduct fees: Fees taken from donation

Example at €100:

  • Cover fees: You pay ~€103, organization receives €100
  • Deduct fees: You pay €100, organization receives ~€97

→ Pricing and fees

Step 3: Set Visibility​

Control how your donation appears:

OptionWhat's Visible
PublicName and amount on ledger
Amount onlyAmount visible, name hidden
AnonymousNeither name nor amount publicly visible

Note: Even anonymous donations are recorded on the ledger and can be verified by you.

Step 4: Enter Payment​

Amply accepts:

  • Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
  • Bank transfers (SEPA, ACH)
  • Digital wallets (where available)

Bank transfers often have lower or no fees.

Step 5: Complete Donation​

Review and confirm:

  • Donation amount
  • Fee handling
  • Recipient organization
  • Visibility setting

Submit to complete. Your donation is processed immediately.

After Your Donation​

Immediate Confirmation​

You receive:

  • Email receipt: Confirmation with details
  • Transaction link: Direct link to ledger entry
  • Tax documentation: PDF receipt for records

On the Ledger​

Your donation is visible:

  • Real-time posting
  • Transaction hash for verification
  • Organization's incoming funds updated
  • Your giving history updated (if logged in)

From the Organization​

Expect:

  • Thank-you message (organization-specific)
  • Updates on fund usage
  • Impact reports (when available)

Recurring Giving​

Set up ongoing support:

How It Works​

  1. Choose donation amount
  2. Select frequency (monthly, quarterly, annual)
  3. Confirm payment method
  4. Amply processes automatically

Managing Recurring Gifts​

Through your account:

  • View all recurring donations
  • Change amounts
  • Pause or resume
  • Cancel anytime

Modifications​

  • Changes take effect next billing cycle
  • Cancel before billing date to avoid next charge
  • Reactivate anytime

Account Features​

With an account, access:

Dashboard​

  • Total giving summary
  • Recent donations
  • Upcoming recurring charges
  • Impact updates

Giving History​

  • Complete transaction record
  • Filter by date, organization, SDG
  • Export for records
  • Verification links

Tax Center​

  • Annual giving summaries
  • Downloadable receipts
  • Organization-specific documentation
  • Export for tax filing

Preferences​

  • Default visibility setting
  • Communication preferences
  • Payment method management
  • Notification settings

Common Questions​

Is my donation tax-deductible?​

Donations to qualified charitable organizations may be tax-deductible. Amply provides documentation; consult your tax advisor for specific treatment.

→ Tax Benefits

What if I made a mistake?​

Contact support within 24 hours. We can cancel or modify before funds are disbursed.

Can I give to multiple organizations at once?​

Yes. Give to multiple organizations in separate transactions, or give to an SDG category for automatic allocation.

How do I know my money arrived?​

Check the public ledger. Your donation appears on both your history and the organization's incoming funds.

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