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Looking for powerful, flexible tools to drive big wins? ActBlue’s fundraising solutions are designed to help you raise the resources you need to drive change. Design mobile-optimized contribution forms, download custom reports, convert one-time donors into recurring supporters, and so much more.

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Getting started with ActBlue fundraising

New to ActBlue? We’re here to help. Learn the basics of your dashboard, how you’ll raise and receive funds, and more.

Videos

Guides

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Start Fundraising on ActBlue

Learn how to submit a setup request for an ActBlue fundraising account.

StartFundraisingOnActBlue.pdf
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Getting Started with Merchant Accounts on ActBlue

Learn how to get set up on ActBlue if your jurisdiction requires you to fundraise with a merchant account.

GettingStartedwithMerchantAccounts.pdf
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Fundraising Dashboard 101

Get to know your ActBlue fundraising Dashboard.

FundraisingDashboard101.pdf
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Fundraising Optimization Checklist

Optimize your ActBlue contribution form with these powerful tools and raise more.

FundraisingOptimizationChecklist.pdf

Tools & Features

You have fundraising goals; we have the technology to help you meet them. Discover how you can leverage secure, innovative features to build a successful program.

Videos

  • How do I manage refunds?
    How do I manage refunds?

    How do I manage refunds?

    Need to refund a contribution? Take care of it from your Dashboard with just a few clicks.

  • How do Stripe fees work?
    How do Stripe fees work?

    How do Stripe fees work?

    Here’s how the Stripe fees for your ActBlue merchant account break down.

Downloads

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Merchant Account Finance FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about merchant account fees, disbursements, and more.

MerchantAccountFinanceFAQs.pdf
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Brandings 101

Make your contribution form stand out with custom colors, images, and layouts.

Brandings101.pdf
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Supporter Forms 101

Give your most dedicated supporters a way to increase their impact by fundraising on your behalf within their personal networks.

SupporterForms.pdf
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Tandem Fundraising 101

Fundraise in partnership with other organizations and campaigns, all on the same ActBlue form.

TandemFundraising101.pdf
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You’ve been added to a Tandem Fundraising form. Now what?

Has your campaign or organization been added to a Tandem form on ActBlue? Make the most of the opportunity.

TandemNextSteps.pdf
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Recurring Upsells 101

Convert one-time donors to long-term supporters with recurring upsells.

RecurringUpsells101.pdf
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Report Builder 101

Use our Report Builder feature to download tailored reports.

ReportBuilder101.pdf

Video: Get started with Raise

  • Get to know your Raise account
    Get to know your Raise account

    Get to know your Raise account

    Are you an Admin user for your ActBlue Account? Here’s how to grant new users access and manage user roles.

Guides

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Why use Raise by ActBlue?

Running for state or local office? Make digital fundraising affordable, stress-free, and effective.

WhyUseRaise.pdf

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