Skip to main content

Growfund Plugin Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the Growfund WordPress plugin. This documentation is designed to help administrators and site owners understand, install, configure, and use Growfund to build a professional fundraising platform.

Overview​

Growfund is a complete WordPress crowdfunding and donation plugin that enables you to collect funds directly from your website. Whether you're running a nonprofit organization, managing a charity, organizing community projects, or launching creative campaigns, Growfund provides everything you need to manage your fundraising activities.

The plugin offers two distinct operational modes:

  • Campaign Mode: Reward-based crowdfunding with pledges and rewards
  • Donation Mode: Direct donations with tribute functionality

Key Features​

  • Dual Fundraising Modes: Choose between campaign-based crowdfunding or direct donations
  • Multi-Role System: Separate dashboards for administrators, fundraisers, donors, and backers
  • Campaign Management: Full-featured campaign creation with rich content and status management
  • Payment Gateways: Support for Stripe, PayPal, offline payments, and WooCommerce integration
  • Reward System: Create multiple reward tiers with different pledge amounts (Campaign Mode)
  • Email Notifications: 40+ automated email templates to keep users informed
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track campaign performance, donations, and key metrics
  • Customization Options: Brand your platform with logos, colors, and custom styling

Documentation Structure​

Getting Started​

Core Features​

Fundraising Features​

  • Rewards & Pledges - Reward system for campaign mode (free and pro features)
  • Donations - Donation features and management (free and pro features)
  • Payment System - Payment gateways, transactions, and financial management

Advanced Features​

Configuration​

Support​

Free vs Pro Features​

Growfund is available in two versions:

Free Version includes:

  • Campaign mode with up to 3 rewards (5 items per reward)
  • Donation mode (basic features)
  • Basic user management
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Basic email notifications
  • Transaction tracking

Pro Version (Growfund Pro) adds:

  • Unlimited rewards and reward items
  • Campaign collaborators
  • Campaign start date scheduling
  • Post campaign updates
  • Campaign overview analytics
  • Donor overview dashboard
  • Fundraiser management system
  • Fund management system
  • Anonymous contributions
  • Advanced email notifications
  • PDF receipt customization
  • Branding customization
  • Guest checkout
  • Admin commission settings
  • Comprehensive analytics
  • And much more

Features marked with "(Pro)" throughout the documentation require Growfund Pro to be installed and activated.

Quick Start Guide​

  1. Install the Plugin: Follow the Installation Guide to install Growfund on your WordPress site
  2. Configure Settings: Complete the initial setup as described in Getting Started
  3. Choose Your Mode: Decide whether to use Campaign Mode or Donation Mode (see Core Platform Modes)
  4. Create Your First Campaign: Learn how to create campaigns in Campaign Management
  5. Set Up Payment Gateways: Configure payment methods in Payment System

System Requirements​

  • WordPress: 5.9 or higher
  • PHP: 7.4 or higher
  • MySQL: 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
  • Memory Limit: 256MB minimum

For detailed requirements, see the Installation Guide.

Support & Resources​

  • Documentation: This comprehensive guide covers all features and workflows
  • Troubleshooting: Check the Troubleshooting Guide for common issues
  • Community: Visit the Growfund community forum for support and discussions

Who Should Use Growfund?​

  • Nonprofits & Charities: Accept secure donations and manage fundraising campaigns
  • Individuals: Raise funds for personal causes, medical bills, or creative projects
  • Schools & PTAs: Organize fundraising for educational initiatives
  • Religious Organizations: Collect tithes, organize mission trips, and manage memorial gifts
  • Startups & Businesses: Validate product ideas and build early customer base
  • Creators & Artists: Pre-sell products, offer exclusive rewards, and build fanbase

Next Steps​

  1. Read the Installation Guide to get started
  2. Follow the Getting Started guide for initial configuration
  3. Explore the Core Platform Modes to understand the different operational modes
  4. Refer to specific feature guides as you build your fundraising platform

Note: This documentation is written for administrators and site owners. For developer documentation, please refer to the Developer Guide.