Forms 2.0 has officially arrived.

At CharityEngine, we understand that forms sit at the center of every fundraising effort. They’re where intent turns into action. And now, they’ve been completely reimagined.

From modern templates to smarter personalization, this release is designed to help your team move faster and raise more!

Watch the 90-second overview below to see what’s new in Forms 2.0. 

What’s New in Forms 2.0

• More ready-to-use templates
• Faster, easier form building
• Personalized giving experiences
• A smoother, faster donor experience
• A stronger, more reliable foundation

Modern Design: Templates Built to Convert

Forms 2.0 introduces a new way to design your donation experience, starting with form layouts.

Layouts define the structure of your form, how content and fields are arranged. Templates define the visual style, including branding, colors, and overall look and feel.

Together, they give you more control over how your forms look and perform, while keeping the experience simple to manage.

Choose from a range of modern combinations to match your campaign, your audience, and your brand.

New layout options include:

• Multi-Step
• Split Story Card – Left Form
• Split Story Card (Tab Logo) – Right Form*
• Split Story Panel – Right Form
• Split Panel – Right Form
• Overlay Card with Story – Right Form*
• Overlay Step Card with Story – Left Form*

The result is a more flexible way to build high-converting forms, with design and structure working together seamlessly.  

Usability Improvements: Build Faster, Smarter Forms

Forms 2.0 helps you go from idea to live form faster, with tools designed to simplify setup and reduce manual work.

• Dynamic Gift Strings: Suggested donation amounts automatically adjust based on past giving, helping increase average gift size. Built in by default on every form.
• Goal Meter: Add a live progress bar with a single click. Show donors how close you are to your goal and build momentum in real time.

• Recent Donation Widget: Display real-time giving activity directly on your form to reinforce trust and show donors they’re part of something active and growing.
  

• Smart Form Fields: Start with preloaded, relevant fields for common use cases. In-kind forms, for example, already include fields for vehicles, food, and more.

Donor Experience: Designed to Convert

Every improvement in Forms 2.0 is built with the donor in mind, making it easier to give and more likely they will.

• Personalized Giving Pages: Tailor messaging, imagery, and content by campaign or audience segment, all from a single form. Deliver more relevant experiences without creating multiple versions.
  
  

• Single-Line Address: Autocomplete reduces typing, minimizes errors, and speeds up completion for a smoother giving experience.
• One-Click Giving: Returning donors can give in seconds without re-entering payment details, reducing friction and increasing conversion.
• Robust Payment Options: Support a full range of payment methods, including credit cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and DAFpay, so donors can give using the options they prefer.

Stability & Security: Built to Last

Forms 2.0 goes beyond what you see, with a stronger foundation designed for long-term performance and reliability.

• CAPTCHA v3: Invisible protection runs in the background with no puzzles or interruptions, delivering stronger fraud prevention without disrupting the donor experience.
• Improved Stability: Custom forms remain reliable through future updates, with fewer edge cases and more consistent, predictable performance. 

Create Better Forms, Faster

Forms 2.0 gives your team everything you need to create high-performing donation experiences, without added friction. From faster setup to smarter personalization and stronger performance, every improvement is designed to help you raise more.

*More layouts are on the way. The three form layouts marked above with an asterisk will be available by May 31, 2026.