How Can I Set Up a Donation Website?

1. Setup a Paypal merchant account at www.paypal.com. You will have to enter your credit card information and a checking account information for validation.
2. Setup a website with wix.com, yola.com or webs.com. These sites are free to join and setup, but you have to have your own domain name and there is a monthly fee. You can use other site hosts if you wish, but you will have to setup Paypal and add a 'Donate Now' button separately.
3. Setup a 'Donate Now' page on your website. Make sure you include background on your organization and include information on where the donation money is going.
4. Select the page you want to add the paypal checkout button to. Click the Paypal button and drag it onto the page.
5. Select the money amount for each button. Make sure to include a smaller range like $2 to $5 and a larger range for people who want to donate higher amounts. Also include a note with an e-mail address for people to reach you if they want to donate a higher or lower amount directly into your paypal account. Also include an address or P.O. Box for them to send a check as they wish.