# CharityStack Docs

Public product documentation for nonprofit admins using CharityStack.

These docs explain how to set up CharityStack, manage payments and supporters, publish fundraising experiences, and understand payouts. They are written for nonprofit operators, not engineers.

## Start Here

- [Start Guide](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/get-started/start-guide)
- [Concepts](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/get-started/concepts)

## If You Need To

- Launch a giving or event experience: start with Forms, then choose hosted pages, embed code, or QR codes.
- Record activity from outside CharityStack: use Process a payment and Offline payments.
- Help a supporter: open Contacts, review the contact record, and share Portal steps when self-service is available.
- Reconcile finance work: use Payments, Payouts, and Reconciliation.
- Connect external tools: use Integrations for Zapier and Double the Donation.

## Popular

- [Create and manage forms](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/forms/create-a-form)
- [Install CharityStack on your website](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/elements/installing-elements-on-your-site)
- [Understand Payments](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/payments/payments)
- [Process a payment from the dashboard](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/payments/process-a-payment)
- [Manage Subscriptions](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/subscriptions/subscriptions)
- [Understand payouts](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/payouts/payouts)
- [Invite users and manage permissions](https://feedback.charitystack.com/docs/account-and-settings/users-and-permissions)