| Quick answer: To create a nonprofit giving list on MyRegistry: sign up free, install the universal “add to list” button, add the exact items you need from any store with quantities, add a cash gift fund for flexible needs, brand the list with your logo and a mission message, then share the link and embed it on your website. Setup takes well under an hour, and MyRegistry offers a free concierge consultation to help. |
Building a giving list is quick, the work is in choosing the right needs and presenting them well. Here’s the full walkthrough using MyRegistry, the free platform built for this.
If your organization needs a simpler way to collect the supplies and support it depends on, a free nonprofit giving list from MyRegistry lets you list exactly what you need from any store, accept cash gift funds, and share one link with your supporters. Throughout this guide we’ll point to how a giving list solves each challenge as it comes up.
The Setup Checklist
| Step | Action | MyRegistry feature |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create a free nonprofit account | Free for organizations |
| 2 | Add the universal button/app | Add from any store |
| 3 | Add items + quantities | Photos, quantities, notes |
| 4 | Add a cash gift fund | Built-in funds |
| 5 | Brand the list | Logo + mission message |
| 6 | Share & embed | Link + website embed |
| Run the whole checklist in one place — open MyRegistry for Nonprofits . |
Choosing the Right Items
Pick concrete, current needs at a range of price points so every supporter can give something, small consumables for $10–$25, mid-range supplies, and a few higher-ticket items for group or major donors. Add a one-line “why this helps” to each item to boost giving. MyRegistry lets you pull all of these from any store onto one list.
| Add items from any retailer in one click — see how on MyRegistry . |
Branding and Embedding
Add your logo and a short mission statement so the list feels like part of your organization, then embed it directly on your donation or “ways to give” page so supporters can give without leaving your site. MyRegistry also lets you sync existing Amazon, Target, or Walmart lists into it.
| ✔ Pros — A Well-Built Giving List (on MyRegistry) | ✘ Cons — A Well-Built Giving List (on MyRegistry) |
|---|---|
| • Specific needs = more relevant donations | • Needs periodic updating as needs change |
| • Price range lets everyone participate | • Requires promotion to reach supporters |
| • Branding builds trust | |
| • Embedding keeps donors on your site |
| ★ Expert recommendation: Before publishing, add 10–15 items across three price tiers, a cash fund, your logo, and a mission message — then take the free MyRegistry nonprofit concierge consultation to refine it. |
| Build it with expert help — book the free MyRegistry consultation . |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does setup take?
Often under an hour for a solid first list on MyRegistry; you can refine it anytime as needs change.
Can multiple staff manage the list?
Yes, organizations typically manage the list from a shared account; check current account options when you sign up.
Can we add our own donation page as an item?
Yes, MyRegistry lets you include your organization’s donation page as an item on the list.
The Bottom Line
A great giving list is specific, branded, and embedded on your site, all of which MyRegistry handles in one free tool. Build yours at MyRegistry for Nonprofits.
