--- updatedAt: 2026-08-27T12:38:33.000Z agentTools: projectIndex: https://docs.thegivingblock.com/llms.txt --- # ✅ Get Started Ready to begin your crypto, stock, or card integration with The Giving Block? Get started by following our integration checklist * [x] **Request API User credentials** * Email us at to request API user credentials and AES encryption keys for webhook notifications. * Store these API user credentials securely and never share with anyone outside your team. * [x] **Use[Authentication Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/authentication-flow) to authenticate your application** * Once authenticated, store access and refresh tokens. * [x] **Use[Nonprofit Onboarding Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/todo) for automatic flow implementation or email us at to get your organization onboarded to our system** * [x] **Use one of integration scenarios:** * [x] Build a native integration within your donation form * Use the access tokens to access API endpoints and integrate one or all of the donation flows: * [Crypto Donation Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/crypto-donation-flow) * [Stock Donation Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/stock-donation-flow) * [Card Donation Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/card-donation-flow) * [DAF Donation Flow](https://docs.thegivingblock.com/docs/daf-donation-flow) * [x] Embed our donation form into your own donation tool * Find details on how to embed donation form here * This option is compatible with crypto, stock, donor advised funds (DAF), and card donations # Things to Consider When Integrating * [x] Consider what functionalities are necessary for your integration * Receiving webhook notification for Donation created event * Receiving webhook notification for Donation converted to USD If you are interested in receiving webhook notifications, please provide your webhook endpoint URL to * [x] Decide who will send receipt emails * Will you (the partner) or The Giving Block be sending donation receipts? By default, emails are sent by The Giving Block. > 📘 Note that the API is designed for server-to-server integrations. That means it won't work if you call it from the browser.