Welcome to the Give and Hope Foundation Creator Handbook! This guide is designed to help you get started and successfully launch your fundraising campaign on our platform. Whether you’re a someone in need of support, a community organization, or someone passionate about a cause, this handbook will guide you through every step of the process—from creating your campaign to engaging with donors and achieving your fundraising goals.
Getting Started
Creating Your Campaign
Campaign Tips & Best Practices
Managing Your Campaign
Fundraiser Integrity & Rules
Communicating with Donors
Platform Fees & Fundraising Costs
Troubleshooting & Support
Before creating your campaign, take a moment to gather the necessary information:
Define Your Cause: Be clear about why you are raising funds. Whether it’s for education, healthcare, community projects, or personal need, understanding your cause will help you explain it better to potential donors.
Identify Your Goals: Set a specific fundraising target. This will help you stay focused and give your supporters something to strive for.
Gather Media: Photos and videos play a huge role in making your campaign stand out. Share your story visually so donors can connect with your cause.
Follow these steps to create an impactful campaign:
Create an account on the Give and Hope Foundation platform. You’ll need to provide basic details such as your name, email, and phone number.
Once registered, log in to access your dashboard where you can create and manage your campaign.
Personal Campaign: If you’re an individual seeking support (for education, health, etc.), select "Personal Campaign."
Community/Organization Campaign: If you’re representing a group or organization, select "Community/Organization Campaign."
Campaign Name: Choose a name that’s both descriptive and compelling.
Target Goal: Set a realistic financial target that reflects your needs.
Description: Write a clear, engaging description of your campaign. Explain the problem you’re trying to solve and how donations will help. Be authentic and detailed.
Category & Tags: Select a category (e.g., Education, Health, Entrepreneurship) and relevant tags to help people find your campaign easily.
Photos/Videos: Upload images and videos that tell your story. Visual content is essential for engaging donors and showing the impact of their support.
To receive donations, you'll need to set up a secure payment method. Give and Hope Foundation supports several payment processors to ensure easy transactions.
Once all fields are complete, review your campaign to ensure everything looks great. Then, click Publish to make it live!
After publication, use your unique campaign URL to share on social media, email, and other channels to drive attention to your cause.
Here are some tips to help you run a successful fundraising campaign:
Share your personal story. Why is this cause important to you? Why should people care? Authenticity builds trust.
Use storytelling to create an emotional connection with potential donors. People are more likely to donate when they feel personally involved in your journey.
Great photos and videos can make a big difference. Invest time in capturing visuals that tell your story powerfully.
If possible, include images of you or your community directly benefiting from the donations.
Break your fundraising goals into manageable chunks. If your goal is large, create sub-goals so people can see the progress you're making.
Be transparent about how you plan to use the funds.
Keep your supporters informed about your progress. Share updates on how the funds are being used, the challenges you face, and your successes. People love to see the impact of their donation.
Consider providing rewards for donors, such as thank-you notes, shout-outs on social media, or exclusive updates. Small gestures can go a long way.
Once your campaign is live, here’s how to manage it:
Use your campaign dashboard to monitor donations, track progress, and respond to any messages from donors.
You can view the total amount raised, set milestones, and evaluate how well your campaign is performing.
Don’t just wait for donations. Thank your donors publicly, reply to their messages, and keep them involved in your journey.
You can send direct messages or update your campaign page with new information.
If your initial goal is reached faster than expected, consider increasing it to take advantage of the momentum.
If you’re struggling to meet your goal, be transparent about it and share why every little bit counts.
We have a strict code of conduct to ensure that all fundraisers are ethical and transparent:
No False Claims: You must not make misleading claims about how funds will be used. Be honest and clear about your needs.
Respect Privacy: Do not share personal details (of yourself or others) without consent.
No Discrimination: Your campaign must not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other protected characteristic.
Compliance: All fundraisers must adhere to local and international laws regarding fundraising and financial transactions.
Acknowledge Donations: Always thank your donors, either publicly or privately. Acknowledging their support makes them feel valued and encourages future contributions.
Share Impact Stories: Regularly update donors on how their contributions are making a difference. This will keep them engaged and more likely to contribute again.
Keep Communication Clear and Respectful: Be transparent with any changes to your campaign or progress. If something unexpected happens, let your supporters know.
Platform Fees: Give and Hope Foundation charges a small fee to cover administrative costs and maintain the platform. This is a percentage of the total funds raised (typically around 5%).
Payment Processing Fees: In addition to platform fees, there may be processing fees depending on the payment provider. These are typically around 2-3% of each transaction.
Clear Financial Breakdown: When you launch a campaign, we provide a breakdown of any fees so you understand what will be deducted from your funds.
If you encounter any issues with your campaign, our team is here to help. Here’s how to get support:
FAQs: Visit our Help Center for answers to common questions about fundraising, fees, and platform functionality.
Customer Support: If you can’t find the answer you need, reach out to our support team via email or live chat. We’re here to assist you in making your campaign a success.
We’re excited to have you as part of the Give and Hope Foundation community, and we can’t wait to see how your campaign impacts lives. Remember, fundraising is not just about raising money—it’s about telling a story that moves people to take action.
Good luck with your campaign, and thank you for helping to make a difference!