Squarespace is a popular website platform for nonprofits — and for good reason. It’s easy to use, affordable, and makes it simple to create a professional‑looking website without a lot of technical overhead.
But as a nonprofit grows, many organizations run into the same issue: Squarespace alone doesn’t offer much flexibility when it comes to managing donors, memberships, or ongoing supporter relationships.
You can collect one‑time donations, but recurring giving, member access, donor tiers, and private resources often require extra tools or manual work.
That’s where MemberSpace comes in.
MemberSpace works alongside Squarespace to help nonprofits manage donations, memberships, and supporter access — all without rebuilding or moving their website.
Why Squarespace Alone Can Be Limiting for Nonprofits
Squarespace works well for building and designing a nonprofit website, but it has limitations when it comes to long‑term supporter management.
Many nonprofits want to:
- Offer recurring monthly or annual donations
- Create donor or membership tiers
- Provide members with access to private resources
- Share updates, reports, or training materials behind a login
- Reduce manual admin work
With Squarespace alone, these things often require workarounds or third‑party tools that don’t integrate cleanly.
MemberSpace fills in these gaps by adding membership and access control directly on top of your existing Squarespace site.
How MemberSpace Works with Squarespace
MemberSpace is a plugin that connects to your Squarespace website.
You continue using Squarespace for:
- Your website design
- Pages and content
- Navigation and layout
MemberSpace handles:
- Payments
- Recurring donations and subscriptions
- Member and donor access
- Login and protected content
This means you don’t have to switch platforms or rebuild your site to add memberships or recurring donations.
How Nonprofits Can Use MemberSpace
Nonprofits use MemberSpace in a variety of ways, depending on their structure and goals. Common use cases include:
- Recurring donations (monthly or annual giving)
- Paid or free memberships
- Donor tiers or supporter levels
- Volunteer portals
- Board or staff‑only resources
- Educational or training content
- Private updates, reports, or impact summaries
Each of these can live on your existing Squarespace site and be protected with MemberSpace.
How to Set Up MemberSpace for a Nonprofit Squarespace Website
Below is a simple, step‑by‑step way to get started.
1. Install MemberSpace on Your Squarespace Website
Start by creating a MemberSpace account and installing it on your Squarespace website.
Once installed, MemberSpace connects directly to your site. You’ll manage your members and payments from the MemberSpace dashboard, while everything your supporters see still lives on Squarespace.
2. Create Spaces for Donors, Members, or Supporters
In MemberSpace, content is organized into Spaces.
A space is simply a protected area or piece of content that only certain people can access.
Examples of spaces for nonprofits include:
- A donor resource page
- A members‑only dashboard
- Volunteer training materials
- Private updates or internal documents
- Board or staff resources
Each space can protect a page, file, video, or external link.
3. Create Donation or Membership Plans
After setting up your spaces, you’ll create pricing plans that control who gets access to what.
Nonprofits commonly use plans for:
- One‑time donations
- Recurring monthly or annual donations
- Free memberships
- Paid memberships with added benefits
For example:
- A monthly donor plan that unlocks donor‑only updates
- A membership plan that gives access to exclusive resources
- Different supporter tiers that unlock different spaces
Each plan can be one‑time or recurring, depending on how you want supporters to contribute.
4. Add Sign‑Up and Donation Links to Your Squarespace Site
Once your plans are created, MemberSpace provides sign‑up links for each one.
You’ll add these links to buttons or calls‑to‑action on your Squarespace site, such as:
- “Donate Monthly”
- “Become a Member”
- “Support Our Work”
When someone clicks a button, they’re taken to a simple sign‑up and payment form. After checkout, they’re automatically given access to the spaces tied to their plan.
5. Manage Donors and Members in One Place
From the MemberSpace dashboard, nonprofits can:
- View active donors and members
- See payment history
- Manage recurring contributions
- Update or remove access as needed
- Track different membership or donor plans
This makes it easier to manage supporters without juggling multiple tools or spreadsheets.
Examples of How Nonprofits Use MemberSpace with Squarespace
Here are a few real‑world ways nonprofits use this setup:
- A small nonprofit offering recurring monthly donations with private impact updates
- A membership‑based organization with tiered access to resources
- An educational nonprofit providing training materials
- A community‑driven nonprofit offering supporter levels with different benefits
Because MemberSpace is flexible, it works for both small organizations and growing teams.
FAQ
Can MemberSpace replace a traditional donation platform?
MemberSpace works well for nonprofits that want recurring donations, memberships, and gated content. Some organizations still use a separate donation platform for large fundraising campaigns, while using MemberSpace for ongoing support and member access.
Can we offer free memberships?
Yes. You can create free plans that still require sign‑up, allowing you to manage access and communicate with supporters.
Can donors access private content?
Yes. You can give donors access to specific pages, updates, or resources based on the plan they join.
Does this work with existing Squarespace pages?
Yes. You can protect existing pages on your Squarespace site without redesigning them.
Final Thoughts
Squarespace is a strong foundation for nonprofit websites, but managing donors, memberships, and supporter access often requires more structure.
By adding MemberSpace, nonprofits can:
- Offer recurring donations and memberships
- Create supporter tiers
- Share private content
- Reduce manual admin work
- Keep everything on their existing Squarespace site
For nonprofits that want a simple, flexible way to manage supporters without switching platforms, MemberSpace is a natural next step.GPT-5.2Prompt Library
