This guide walks you through setting up emails for donation forms using the LevCharity Email Editor. You can configure both donor-facing notifications and internal admin alerts, with full control over triggers, targeting, and message content.
Notification Types #
Donation emails are grouped into two categories:
1. User Notification #
These emails are sent to donors. They use dynamic merge tags like {{donor-email}}
to personalize content.
2. Admin Notification #
These emails are sent to internal team members. Admin notifications are configured using static email addresses (e.g., a team inbox or BCC list).
Accessing Donation Emails #
From this section, you can view, create, and manage all email templates tied to donation activity
Go to the LevCharity Email Editor
Select the Subtype: Donation
Main Settings #
These fields are used to define the purpose and classification of your email.
Field | Description |
---|---|
Type | Pre-set to email . |
Category | Set to donation . |
Title | Internal name to identify the email. |
User Notification | Toggle to set whether the email is meant for a donor (true ) or for admins (false ). |
Email Settings #
This section defines when the email is triggered and how it is sent.
Field | Description |
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Action | Determines the event that will trigger the email. |
Send to Email | Recipient’s address. For donors, use {{donor-email}} . For admin emails, enter static email addresses. |
From Name | Name that appears as the sender (e.g., LevCharity). |
From Email | Email address that appears as the sender (e.g., [email protected] ). |
Reply To | Address that receives replies. |
BCC | Comma-separated list of recipients to receive a blind copy. |
CC | Comma-separated list of recipients to receive a carbon copy. |
Subject | Email subject line. Merge tags are supported. |
Order Number | Optional reference to the order ID. |
Product Name | The name of the donation product (e.g., campaign or fund name). |
Message | Body of the email. HTML and merge tags are supported. |
Available Actions #
You can trigger emails based on the following donation-related events:
Action | Description |
---|---|
Donation tribute | Triggered when a tribute donation is made. |
Order completed | Donation or order has been completed. |
Payment refunded | Donation has been refunded. |
Payment completed | Donation has been successfully received. |
Payment failed | A donation attempt failed. |
Gift Aid donation | Used for UK-specific Gift Aid notifications. |
Product created | A new donation product was created. |
Merge Tags #
Use merge tags to dynamically personalize emails using donor and transaction data. These tags can be used in both subject lines and message bodies.
Merge Tag | Description |
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{{first-name}} | Donor’s first name |
{{last-name}} | Donor’s last name |
{{full-address}} | Donor’s full address |
{{amount}} | Donation amount |
{{amount-less-fee}} | Donation amount minus transaction fees |
{{currency}} | Currency of the donation |
{{card-last4}} | Last four digits of the donor’s credit card |
{{frequency}} | Donation frequency (e.g., one-time, monthly) |
{{recurrence-period}} | Donation recurrence period |
{{campaign-name}} | Name of the assigned campaign |
{{donor-email}} | Donor’s email address |
Attachments #
You can attach files such as:
- PDF receipts
- Acknowledgment letters
- Custom campaign materials
Send Delay #
Optionally, delay email delivery by a set duration (e.g., send 1 hour after donation). Useful for scheduling follow-ups or thank-you messages.
Filters and Targeting #
Restrict email delivery based on donor details or donation context:
Filter | Purpose |
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Posts Include / Exclude | Target specific donation products or campaigns |
Countries Include / Exclude | Restrict by donor’s country |
Currencies | Send based on donation currency (e.g., USD, EUR) |
Languages | Send based on selected donor language |
Example: Thank You Email to Donor #
Field | Example Value |
---|---|
Title | Donation Thank You – USD |
Type | |
Category | donation |
User Notification | Enabled |
Action | payment completed |
Send to Email | {{donor-email}} |
From Name | LevCharity |
From Email | [email protected] |
Subject | Thank you for your donation of {{amount}} {{currency}} |
Message | Dear {{first-name}}, thank you for supporting {{campaign-name}}. Your contribution of {{amount}} has been received. We appreciate your generosity and commitment. |