Before sharing, open the public page of the campaign or raffle and check that it is available, up to date, and in the right language for your audience. An editing link or a link from your private dashboard cannot be used to invite people to collaborate.
Prepare the message
Explain in a few lines what cause you are supporting, what it needs, and what the person receiving the message can do. Pair it with a clear image and a call to visit the page. Use figures and dates that match the public terms.
If the message promotes a raffle, point to its rules and prizes. Do not present a donation as an automatic entry or advertise odds that do not correspond to the raffle method.
Create a short link
- Open the campaign or raffle management.
- Go to Short links when available.
- Fill in Name to identify it and a Short address with letters, numbers, and hyphens.
- Choose the Destination and the Source channel. Advanced tracking is optional.
- Click Create short link, copy the result, and test it before sharing it.
The name is private and can be changed. The short address is saved once published: review it before creating the link. You will be able to download its QR code for print materials. Archiving removes a link from the regular view while keeping it active; disabling it displays a public notice and can be reversed.
Use clear names, such as “neighborhood poster” or “November newsletter”, rather than identifying multiple links with the same name. Do not enter donor names, emails, or personal data into a URL.
Test before sharing
Open the copied link and check that it reaches the intended public page. Also check the language and the campaign status. For print materials, test before printing: an error becomes much harder to fix afterward.
Measure without confusing figures
If you have statistics, compare equivalent periods and keep in mind that a click is not a confirmed contribution. A link can receive repeat visits and be shared outside the initial channel.
Reuse updated messages and review links when you change important information or when the campaign ends. Links make access and tracking easier; they do not replace a clear explanation of the cause.