Create recurring payment plans in bulk using a CSV or Excel import.

Highlights

• Create recurring payment plans for existing Givecloud supporters.
• Import recurring amounts, billing schedules, fundraising items, and more.
• Reuse existing payment methods when replacing recurring plans.
• Supports CSV and Excel (.xls/.xlsx) imports.

Learn more

https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/15808303-import-new-recurring-payment-plans-rpps

Make changes to multiple recurring plans at once, reducing manual work and saving time on large-scale updates.

Highlights

• Access the new Bulk Update Recurring Profiles option from Recurring Plans → + Add / Update.
• Update recurring amounts, billing frequencies, next payment dates, billing end dates, and Donor Covers Cost (DCC) settings in bulk.
• Cancel recurring plans with configured cancellation reasons and override some external CRM values when needed.
• Create new recurring plans for existing supporters with saved payment methods

Learn more https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/14668555-update-recurring-payment-plans-rpp-via-import

Edit DonorPerfect codes directly on recurring plans

• Update coding on existing recurring plans without recreating the recurring gift.
• Future gifts automatically use the updated codes on the next scheduled charge.
• Edit DP Pledge ID, General Ledger, Campaign, Solicitation, Sub-Solicitation, Gift Memo, and User Defined Fields (UDFs).
• Supports Enhanced Pledge updates and re-syncing historical contributions.

Learn more: https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/15565017-how-to-edit-donorperfect-codes-on-a-recurring-plan

Hero Layout makes it easy to create visually engaging fundraising experiences while maintaining the flexibility of Givecloud Giving Experiences. Whether you're using hosted pages, popup embeds, or inline embeds, Hero Layout helps create a seamless donor journey.

Highlights:

• Dedicated hero image section
• Support for Hosted Pages, Popup Embeds, and Inline Embeds
• Focus Mode for inline giving experiences
• Goals, progress tracking, and countdown timers
• Mobile-optimized experience
• Compatible with Standard and Compact donation form templates

Learn More: https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/10275748-ge-layout

Fully personalize donor confirmation emails with custom branding, messaging, and Giving Experience-specific content.

• Customize the default confirmation email or build a fully custom layout
• Create dedicated emails for specific Giving Experiences and campaigns
• Supports merge tags, multi-language content, and automated stewardship experiences

Learn more here --> https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/15261886-custom-emails-for-giving-experiences

Give supporters more control over when their recurring donations process with customizable payment dates and optional initial payments.

Key Highlights

• Allow supporters to choose from predefined payment dates or weekdays
• Configure optional, required, or disabled initial payments
• Create a clearer, more flexible recurring giving experience with improved checkout messaging

Learn more here --> https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/15263726-fixed-payments-for-giving-experiences

You can now offer bank debit payments through Stripe in Givecloud—supporting ACH for U.S. donors and PAD (ACSS Debit) for Canadian donors.

What’s included:

🇺🇸 ACH Direct Debit for U.S. Stripe accounts

🇨🇦 ACSS Debit (PAD) for Canadian Stripe accounts

Simple toggle inside Givecloud once enabled in Stripe

Why it matters:

• Adds another trusted payment option for donors
• Improves reliability for recurring giving
• Helps reduce failed payments from expired cards

Learn how to enable it: https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/14783957-enable-bank-payments-with-stripe

If you're currently syncing to DonorPerfect using Givecloud’s legacy method, you now have the option to enable Standard Sync — a more structured, modern way to sync your gift data.

• Standard Sync is already the default for new Givecloud orgs, and it’s designed to:

• Sync a clean set of predefined fields to DonorPerfect

• Reduce mapping errors and manual setup

• Keep your donor data more consistent and easier to work with

✅ What's Changing (If You Switch)

• You no longer need to manually map core gift fields

• Gift data syncs in a streamlined, best-practice format

• Custom fields and additional tracking (via GC Meta Data) still work

• Donor Covers Cost (DCC) is included as part of the gift (not a separate gift)

⚠️ Once Standard Sync is turned on, it can’t be turned off — so you’ll be asked to confirm before anything changes.

🔧 How to Turn It On

Go to Settings → Integrations → DonorPerfect, and select the Standard Sync option. We’ll show you exactly what’s changing before you confirm.

Learn More --> https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/13345899-how-givecloud-syncs-with-donorperfect

You can now connect your own identity provider to Givecloud using OpenID Connect (OIDC), enabling secure single sign-on (SSO) for your supporters or internal users.

• Authenticate users through Auth0, Okta, or a custom OIDC server

• Enable SSO login for donor portals, member areas, or internal tools

• Maintain full control over identity and access management

• Ideal for organizations with internal technical expertise

Learn how to set up OIDC in Givecloud → https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/11327250-enabling-openid-connect-for-givecloud-donor-portal

At Givecloud, we believe generosity should feel secure and simple — even in a world where fraud is getting smarter.

That’s why we’ve introduced a new layer of behind-the-scenes protection. This update ensures every donation is safe, intentional, and uninterrupted — just in time for the busiest giving season of the year.

With Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns approaching, your team can move forward with confidence, knowing every gift is shielded from fraud without extra effort.

What’s New

Fraud Tab in Contributions

• All fraud-related activity is now centralized in the Fraud tab — your team’s command center for donation security.
• View flagged donations, risk details, OTC results, and take quick action like allowlisting or blocking — all in one place.

One-Time Code Verification (OTC)

• Donors flagged during checkout will receive a one-time email code to confirm their gift.
• OTC outcomes now appear clearly in the Fraud tab:

Smarter Fraud Detection

• Givecloud automatically scores and blocks high-risk activity behind the scenes — no manual rules required.
• Checks consider IP, billing, and behavioral patterns to reduce fraud while minimizing false flags.

IP Controls

• Allowlist IPs for 24 hours to restore access for trusted donors
• Block (Mark as Fraud) IPs for 24 hours to stop suspicious activity

Improved Donor Messaging

• Blocked donors now see clear explanations and alternate payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal

Security Settings Update

The following settings have been removed:

• Require IP Consistency when attempting payments

• Require Billing Country to Match IP Country

These checks are now automated. When triggered, OTC is used to confirm donor intent — reducing false declines without manual setup.

Learn More

One-Time Code Verification → https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12540894-one-time-code-verification-for-donations

Contributions and Fraud → https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12386624-contributions-and-fraud

Security for Carding Bots & Preventing Fraud → https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/3508435-security-measures-for-carding-bots-preventing-fraud

Here’s what’s ready for you:

Giving Tuesday Templates – Beautiful, branded donation experiences ready to customize and publish.

Impact Giving – Let donors fund tangible outcomes with Giving Tuesday messaging.

Promotion Features – First-visit prompts, sticky banners, and social proof popups to drive giving.

“Get Giving Tuesday Ready” Banner – Find everything in one place, right from your flyout.

👉 See the full guide - https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12710604-how-to-make-the-most-of-giving-tuesday-in-givecloud

Impact Giving Experiences transform your donation form into something visual, emotional, and outcome-driven.

Instead of just asking for $25, show donors what that $25 does — meals delivered, trees planted, children supported.

This is more than a new layout. It’s a whole new donor experience.

• Built on your existing donation form
• Swipeable, mobile-first, and emotionally powerful
• Choose from 10,000+ preloaded icons to visually showcase your impact
• Kickstart your setup with pre-built templates tailored to your mission — from food banks to shelters and more
• Just in time for Giving Tuesday.

Learn how to turn it on today → https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12533022-impact-giving-experience

Recurring upsells now automatically sync to your connected CRM — ensuring donor records and recurring plans stay accurate and up to date.

Details:

• New recurring plans from upsells now auto-sync to DonorPerfect, Salesforce, and Raiser’s Edge NXT.

• Works automatically (Autosync needs to be enabled for this in DonorPerfect integrations)

• Future recurring transactions are linked correctly to the synced plan in your CRM without the need to resync manually.

No setup required — just enjoy cleaner, more complete donor data.

Temporary IP Whitelisting (90 min)

• If a legit donor is being blocked in error, you can now whitelist their IP for 90 minutes right from the Risk Assessment panel. Perfect for urgent fixes—no more lost gifts over a false flag.

Temporary IP Blacklisting (24 hr)

• Spot suspicious activity that slipped through? You can now blacklist the IP for 24 hours with a single click—no need for permanent bans that could block real donors later.

  Clearer Decline Messaging

• When a donor gets blocked, they now see a kind, clear message explaining what happened—and alternate payment options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal if available.

🛒 Better Abandoned Cart Visibility

• We’ve also added status details in the abandoned cart tab so you can easily troubleshoot and recover incomplete gifts.

Also the following KBs have been created and updated to allow you to navigate these updates:

Contributions and Fraud - https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12386624-contributions-and-fraud Security Measures for Carding Bots & Preventing Fraud - https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/3508435-security-measures-for-carding-bots-preventing-fraud

The Fundraising Promotion Toolkit helps you engage visitors instantly and persistently — no coding needed — by using first-visit giving prompts, banner calls to action, and live donor activity notifications.

Key Features:

• First-Visit Redirect — Automatically open your donation form the first time someone visits your site.

• Sticky Banner Appeal — Display a fixed call-to-action banner that links to your Giving Experience.

• Social Proof Notifications — Show real-time donor activity site-wide, respecting privacy settings.

• Customizable — set dates, text, language preferences, and donation links.

Learn more about the Fundraising Promotion Toolkit: https://help.givecloud.com/en/articles/12501335-fundraising-promotion-toolkit