How can I add a video to my fundraiser page?

Learn how to add video content to your page to tell a compelling story that engages donors.

Adding videos to your Campaign Page is an excellent way to communicate the story behind your cause, evoke emotion, and provide descriptions that images alone can’t capture. Videos also give your page a professional yet personal touch. Together, these qualities catch donors’ attention and increase the likelihood that they will donate.

NOTE: Videos must be first be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo to be included on your website.

Our platform provides four key places to add videos:

• Campaign banner (top of the page)
• Campaign description
• Organization description
• Campaign item descriptions

Before You Begin

• We recommend being selective about where you choose to include videos. Too much video content might make your Campaign Page load slowly and look cluttered, which can overwhelm donors and discourage them from donating.

Campaign Banner

If you select a Simple style banner (image or video on one side with the title and progress bar on the other side), you can add a video to the very top of the Campaign Page:

Please note that if you select the Advanced banner option, you won’t be able to upload a banner video.

1. Go to Campaigns.
2. Find the Campaign that contains the link you would like to use. If you have chosen list view, click on the Title of the Campaign. If you have chosen grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Click Campaign Setup*.
4. Click on Page Design in the timeline at the top.
5. Find the box entitled Choose how the top section of your Campaign page will look.
6. Select the option on the left, Simple: easy to set up and best for most uses.
   
7. Click on ADD VIDEO from the box below.
8. Enter a YouTube or Vimeo link and click Save.
9. Click on Save at the bottom of your page to make sure your changes are saved.
   

Please note that videos cannot be added to the main Campaign image when the custom look option is chosen for the Campaign page design.

Campaign Description

Each time you create a new Campaign, you’ll be prompted to enter a description that lets donors know who the proceeds will benefit and any other important information they need to know (e.g., entry rules, registration instructions, etc.).

If you include a video in this section, we suggest selecting one that is specific to the fundraiser you’re running and clearly outlines your cause.

1. Go to Campaigns.
2. Find the Campaign that contains the link you would like to use. If you have chosen list view, click on the Title of the Campaign. If you have chosen grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Click Campaign Setup*.
4. Click on Page Design in the timeline at the top.
5. Find the box entitled Share a compelling Campaign description.
6. Click on the Video icon in the tool bar of this box.
   
7. Enter a YouTube a Vimeo link and click Insert.
8. If you have the embedded code for your video, you can also click on the embedded code option and insert your code snippet.

Personal Fundraising page Description

1. Navigate to the Participant Fundraising Page
2. Click anywhere in the Description, then click to place your cursor where you want the video to show.
3. Click on the Video icon in the tool bar of this box.
   
4. Enter a YouTube a Vimeo link and click insert.

Organization Description

You can create a default description of your organization’s mission, goals, and other basic information from your Profile settings.

When you create a new Campaign, this description will automatically populate in your Campaign settings, and you can leave it as is or make changes. The organization description will appear under the Meet the Organization section on your Campaign Page.

If you want to add a video to this section, we suggest selecting a video that truly reflects your organization’s overall messaging and values so it will fit well with any current or future fundraising Campaigns.

1. Click on Profile, under Settings in the left side menu.
2. Under Add a description of your organization, click on the Video icon in the tool bar of this box.
   
3. Enter a YouTube a Vimeo link and click Insert.
4. If you have the embedded code for your video, you can also click on the embedded code option and insert your code snippet.

Campaign Item Descriptions

Our platform allows you to add videos to the description sections for Campaign items like Raffle prizes, Auction items, A-Thon registration options, and more. Donors can see the video when they expand the Campaign item description.

1. Select Campaigns from the left menu.
2. If you have chosen list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Select Campaign Setup*.
4. Navigate to the Campaign item in question (e.g., if you want to add a video to a Raffle prize, go to Raffle in the timeline at the top and scroll down until you find the prize).
5. Click on the item in question to edit it (or create a new item), then click on the video icon in the toolbar.
   
6. Enter a YouTube or Vimeo link and select INSERT. If you have the embed code for your video, you can also copy and paste the code directly into the text box.
7. Select Save.

Good to know

• You can also add live stream video to your fundraisers to engage more donors. Learn more here.

Note: Terminology on these buttons may be different according to the terminology that you’ve chosen for your Campaign.