> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.maearth.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.maearth.com/resources-for-donors/getting-started-as-a-donor.md).

# Getting Started as a Donor

What you need to know about making donations on Ma Earth

***Welcome to the funding festival.***

Everything you need to know about donating on Ma Earth, unlocking matching funds, and staying connected to nature projects around the world.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f513">🔓</span></td><td>More about unlocking matching funds:</td><td><a href="/resources-for-donors/unlocking-matching-funds.md">Unlocking Matching Funds</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-people-group">:people-group:</i></td><td>More about collective funding:</td><td><a href="/ma-earth/funding-explained/ma-earths-funding-model.md">Ma Earth's Funding Model</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2753">❓</span></td><td>Some FAQs about donating on Ma Earth:</td><td><a href="/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations.md">Questions About Donations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### How to donate

1. Find a project you'd like to support on [maearth.com](https://maearth.com) or go directly to the page of a project you already know.
2. Select or enter your donation amount and click '**Donate**' on the project page.

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3. Confirm your donation amount and if you want to cover payment processing fees. (If you do not wish to cover processing fees, click 'Edit'.) Then click '**Check out**.'

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4. Enter your payment details, select an [optional tip](/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations/tipping-ma-earth.md) for Ma Earth, and click '**Donate now**.'

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4. [Verify your email](/resources-for-donors/unlocking-matching-funds.md) to ensure matching funds are unlocked for your donation.

That's it! Your contribution directly supports the project, along with any matching funds released from Ma Earth's funding pool.

*For funders wishing to make larger contributions, please* [*visit our website*](https://maearth.com/funders)*.*


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