how to donate on youtube

by Nayeli Kertzmann DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 3 min read

Donate to Google Live Chat

Select Donate within the live chat. Mobile devices must be in portrait mode to see the live chat.
Select a donation amount or select Other to enter a different value.
Select I want my donation to be public to display your username in the live chat. Otherwise, your donation amount will show as "Anonymous.".
Select DONATE .
To finish your donation, follow the on-screen instructions.

Go to the video with the donate button on it, then:

Select DONATE.
Select the amount of money you want to donate CONTINUE.
Choose your payment method.
Click DONATE DONE.

Full Answer

How to make a Donate button on YouTube?

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How to collect online donations on YouTube?

YouTube Giving is designed to help strengthen the way creators and fans interact with charitable giving on YouTube. Some videos and live streams give you the option to donate to a nonprofit that the video creator is supporting.

How do you get donations on YouTube?

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How to activate YouTube donations?

Jun 18, 2020 · How Can You Donate on YouTube? It used to be that fans could donate directly to creators by merely clicking on a button on the video. Of course, that is no longer the case today as YouTube has opted to limit the option to US-registered …

How Can You Donate on YouTube?

It used to be that fans could donate directly to creators by merely clicking on a button on the video. Of course, that is no longer the case today as YouTube has opted to limit the option to US-registered non-profit organizations only ( YouTube Giving ).

Why is YouTube Fundraiser Blocked in Some Regions?

YouTube can get blocked in certain regions for various reasons — to comply with local laws or national security legislation. Some countries even force a standing nationwide ban on YouTube to curb government criticisms or prevent citizens from accessing content that they deem inappropriate.

How to Fundraise on YouTube Despite Censorship

So let's suppose that you are located in a region where YouTube is currently unavailable. Well, the good news is that there is a way to get around this censorship and raise funds on the YouTube platform. You can use what's called a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service to unblock access from just about anywhere in the world.

Best VPN to Fundraise on YouTube

So which VPN should you use to bypass the censorship and allow people to donate on Youtube? You will find hundreds of VPN services on the market today, and some of them do a better job than others when it comes to ensuring data security and bypassing YouTube censorships around the world.

Summary

So there you have it — all that you need to know about running a fundraiser on YouTube even if it's not available in your region. Most marketers would agree that YouTube is the place to be if you're looking to tap into a vast pool of audience that genuinely cares about your offerings.

I see that I have access to YouTube Giving. How do I set it up?

Learn how to set up a fundraiser and add it to your videos and live streams.

What are community fundraisers?

Community fundraisers allow you to collaborate with other creators to raise funds for the same cause. Learn how to create or join a community fundraiser.

What happened to Super Chat for Good?

Super Chat for Good is now Live Chat Donations. Creators will still be able to host fundraisers on their live streams, and viewers will still be able to donate directly from the chat window. Super Chat and Super Stickers will be turned off for live streams with donations to avoid confusion.

Can I still monetize on videos or live streams that have a fundraiser?

Ads will not be impacted when you add a fundraiser to your videos and live streams. To avoid confusion, Super Chat and Super Stickers aren’t available on live streams with Live Chat Donations. Creators can't host a members-only live chat in combination with the donate button.

How do nonprofits get the donations?

Google partners with Network for Good to collect and distribute the donations at Google’s request. 100% of your contribution goes to the nonprofit and YouTube will pay transaction fees. As required by the U.S. IRS, Network for Good has exclusive legal control over the donations once received.

What if the nonprofit designated to receive my donation becomes ineligible?

If Network for Good, Google's donor advised fund partner, is unable to distribute funds for a project to the intended nonprofit for any reason (including that the nonprofit is not a valid United States 501 (c) (3) organization), Google will work with Network for Good to select an alternate qualifying nonprofit.

What do the amount total and progress bar represent?

The amount total represents the funds raised for that fundraiser in total, from all channels and videos participating in the fundraiser. You can find the total amount and/or progress bar under the Donate button.