Fundraising Thermometer Generator
Create a fundraising thermometer to show progress toward your donation goal. Update totals live, share a link with supporters, and display it at your event. Perfect for schools, nonprofits, churches, and campaigns.
No credit card required. Free forever on the starter plan.
Spring Charity Drive
$10,000
58%
What Is a Fundraising Thermometer?
A fundraising thermometer is a visual progress tracker that shows how close a campaign is to reaching its donation goal. As contributions come in, the thermometer fills up, giving donors, supporters, and event attendees a clear, motivating view of the campaign's momentum.
Thermometers work because they create urgency and social proof. When donors see the bar rising, they're more likely to contribute and push it over the finish line. That's why nonprofits, churches, schools, and event organizers have used them for decades, and an online, real-time version is even more effective than a poster on the wall.
Create Your Fundraising Thermometer
Set a goal, log donations, and share. It takes under a minute.
Step 1
Set Your Goal
Name your campaign and enter a fundraising target ($5,000, $50,000, or any amount). Choose a color theme that matches your cause.
Step 2
Log Donations
Add donations as they come in, with or without donor names. The thermometer updates in real time across all viewers.
Step 3
Share and Display
Share a link with supporters, embed it on your website, or display it on a screen at your event. Everyone sees progress live.
Where to Use Your Fundraising Thermometer
Anywhere your supporters can see it.
Website & Social Media
Embed the thermometer on your campaign page or share the link in emails and social posts so supporters can check progress anytime.
Live Events & Galas
Display the thermometer on a big screen at your gala, auction, or telethon. Log donations from your phone and watch the crowd react.
Email Updates & Newsletters
Drop the link into your donor updates so recipients can see exactly how close you are to the goal. That urgency drives last-minute giving.
Watch Your Goal Come to Life
The classic thermometer fills up as donations come in. Supporters see real-time progress and feel the momentum building toward your goal.
Recognize Your Supporters
Show recent donors and top contributors alongside the thermometer. Public recognition encourages others to give and makes donors feel valued.
Display at Your Fundraising Event
Put the thermometer on a big screen at your gala, auction, or telethon. Log donations from your phone and watch the crowd cheer as the bar rises.
Tips to Increase Donations
A thermometer alone won't raise money. How you use it matters.
Update Often
Log donations as they arrive. Every update creates a notification moment, and supporters who see the bar move are more likely to share the link.
Set a Clear, Specific Goal
"$10,000 for new playground equipment" is more compelling than "help us raise money." Concrete goals drive concrete action.
Place Your Donation Link Nearby
Put a "Donate Now" button or payment link right next to the thermometer so inspired supporters can give immediately.
Real-Time Tracking and Shareable Links
Everything you need to show fundraising progress, built in from the start.
Live Donation Tracking
Every donation is reflected instantly on your thermometer. Donors see their impact the moment they contribute, which encourages others to give.
Goal Progress Display
A rising thermometer gives donors a clear visual of how close you are to your fundraising goal—urgency that flat numbers can't match.
Donor Recognition Wall
Highlight your top donors or show every contributor by name. Public recognition builds goodwill and motivates larger gifts.
Campaign Website Embed
Paste one line of code into your fundraising page, blog, or nonprofit website. The thermometer updates live without any manual refresh.
Brand Your Campaign
Upload your nonprofit's logo, pick your brand colors, and add a custom title so the thermometer looks like part of your official campaign.
Completely Free for Nonprofits
Run your fundraising thermometer at no cost. We never charge transaction fees or take a cut of your donations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The free plan lets you create up to 2 thermometers with 10 entries each, no credit card required. Upgrade to Pro ($24/mo) or Premium ($52/mo) for higher limits, custom branding, and CSV exports.
Yes. Every thermometer gets a unique embed code. Paste it into your website, campaign page, or any page that supports HTML embeds. The display updates in real time.
MakeTheBoard is a display and tracking tool. You process payments through your existing platform (PayPal, GoFundMe, Stripe, etc.) and log donations in MakeTheBoard to update the thermometer.
Yes. With shared admin access you can invite your fundraising team. Each person logs donations from their own device and the thermometer updates instantly.
Currently, donations are added by board administrators. You can assign multiple admins so your team can log contributions as they come in.
Absolutely. While the thermometer is popular for donation tracking, you can use it for membership drives, volunteer sign-ups, event registrations, or any target with a number.
Ready to Launch Your Fundraiser?
Create a fundraising thermometer in seconds. Free to start, no credit card required.