One Time & Recurring Donations

2 min. readlast update: 05.16.2024

One Time & Recurring Donations

Begin by Selecting your "Messaging" Icon and select "Automations".

Select "Create Automation" 

Follow the Steps below to build your One Time & Recurring Donation.

Note:  All templates can be found under Messaging > SMS Templates. 

  1. Name your Automation and select "Choose Starting Action".  

1.  Initial Trigger Action: Incoming SMS Message - Keyword Match (Exact) 

  • Enter the Keyword(s) into the field below as the Automation trigger. Separate all words with commas. 
  • Once Per 24 Hrs: Toggle this off for each step to allow multiple automation attempts
  • Next Action: Send Outbound SMS 
  • Message Template : Step 1 - Amount Frequency 
  • Save

Select Next Action 

2. Initial Trigger Action - Reply to Frequency Selection 

  • Next Action: Service Selection of Payment 
  • Pick Service   

Note: Services can be added by selecting your "Payments" Icon under "Services" & Add Services" Need to add Services? Click Here: How do I add a Product or Service? – Everyware (zendesk.com)

  • Message Template: Step 1 - Give Template 
  • Save

Select Next Action

3. Initial Trigger Action: Reply to Service Selection 

  • Next Action: Send Outbound SMS 
  • Message Template: Step 2 - Ways to Donate
  • Save

Select Next Action

4. Initial Trigger Action: Reply to Payment Type Options 

  • Next Action: Send Outbound SMS
  • Message Template: Step 3 - Amount to Give
  • Save

Select Next Action 

5. Initial Trigger Action: Payment Amount 

  • Next Action: Send Outbound SMS
  • Message Template: Step 4 - Confirm Amount
  • Save

Select Next Action 

6. Initial Trigger Action: Send Pay By Text URL 

  • Next Action: Send Outbound SMS
  • Message Template: Step 5 - Send Pay By Text
  • Save

Success! Once you're completed with the Automation select "Save Changes" 

 

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