Use API keys or OAuth tokens to securely authenticate requests from Zapier App Connector to the GHL API.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 to securely authorize access to your GHL account after you connect the app.
A comprehensive list of GHL API endpoints is available in the docs; this page highlights the most relevant ones for charity websites and donor management.
Trigger: a donor is added or updated in GHL
Actions: create or update donor in CRM, log donations, update campaigns
Methods: POST /donors, PATCH /donors
Key fields: donor_id, name, email, status, last_donation_date
Trigger: new donation in GHL
Actions: create donation in CRM, trigger receipt emails
Method: POST /donations
Key fields: donation_id, donor_id, amount, currency, date
Trigger: donation linked to a campaign
Actions: update campaign analytics in reporting tools, sync to dashboards
Method: POST /campaigns/{id}/donations
Key fields: campaign_id, donation_id, attribution_model
Build complex, multi-step workflows without writing code.
Automate routine donor tasks and data syncing in real time.
Scale charity operations with reusable automation templates.
Definitions of essential elements and processes to help you understand the integration between the GHL API and Zapier App Connector.
GHL API: The set of endpoints used to read, write, and manage data in your GHL account from external apps.
Webhook: Real-time notifications sent to connected apps when data changes in GHL or linked services.
OAuth 2.0: A standard authorization protocol used to grant secure access tokens between apps.
Endpoint: A specific API route that performs an action or returns data.
Automatically enroll new donors into a welcome email sequence and assign them to campaigns.
Trigger re-engagement campaigns when donors become inactive or lapse.
Coordinate event registrations with donation tracking and CRM updates for seamless campaigns.
Create an API key or OAuth client in GHL and grant Zapier App Connector access.
Choose triggers and actions; map fields between GHL and your connected apps.
Run tests, verify data mappings, and enable automation for live use.
No-code options are available. The Zapier App Connector provides triggers and actions that map directly to GHL endpoints, enabling you to build automations without writing code. If you need custom logic, you can still leverage conditional steps and built-in filters to tailor workflows. This makes it accessible for non-developers while remaining powerful for developers.
You can sync donor data, donations, campaigns, and activity history. Typical sync includes donor records (name, email, preferences), donation details (amount, date, campaign), and campaign performance metrics. Real-time updates help keep your CRM, email marketing, and reporting aligned across platforms.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys with scopes limited to necessary actions. Tokens can be rotated, and access can be restricted by IP or app permissions. This helps protect donor data and ensures compliant data handling.
Most plans include generous rate limits, with higher tiers offering increased quotas. If you anticipate spikes (e.g., fundraising events), consider batching requests or scheduling Zaps to stay within limits. Check the API docs for current quotas.
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