How-To Guide
How to Create a Donation QR Code for Fundraising
Donation opportunities pass in moments. A donation QR code at your event, on your print materials, or at your register captures givers at the peak of their intent — one scan to donate.
Step-by-step guide
- 1Set up your donation pageCreate a campaign on GoFundMe, DonorBox, PayPal Giving Fund, or Stripe.
- 2Create a dynamic QR codeLink your donation URL to a Dynamic QR code — update for new campaigns without reprinting.
- 3Display everywhere you ask for donationsTables, counters, event signs, direct mail, and print materials.
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Open free QR code generator →Pro tips
- →Include a brief line about what the donation funds: 'Scan to support our food pantry'.
- →Use a dynamic code so you can swap to a new campaign without reprinting materials.
- →Display at eye level and in areas where donors naturally pause.
Static vs dynamic QR code — which should you use?
Always use dynamic for donation QR codes. Campaigns end, URLs change, and you'll run multiple campaigns over time — all manageable with one printed code.
Get dynamic QR codes — from $9/monthCommon questions
Which donation platforms work?
GoFundMe, DonorBox, Givebutter, PayPal Giving Fund, Stripe, and any platform with a shareable donation URL.
Can I pre-fill a donation amount in the QR code?
Some platforms (PayPal.me, Stripe) support amount pre-filling via URL parameters.
Can I track how many people scan the donation QR code?
Yes — Dynamic QR tracks scans. Your donation platform tracks actual donations. Compare for conversion data.
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