Once your fundraiser is ready, you need to submit it for review. Note that the review process is required for your fundraiser to be published and open for raising money.
To submit your fundraiser for review, simply log on to your SPONSOR.ME account, click on your fundraiser, and select "Submit" in the pop-up. Follow the instructions to submit.
- Why does the fundraiser have to be submitted for review before being published?
- When will the fundraiser be approved?
- What happens if the fundraiser is not approved?
- What should I do in the meantime?
Why does the fundraiser have to be submitted for review before being published?
We review each fundraiser to ensure that it contains all the necessary data, that the information is correct, and that the content is not offensive. We do this because we want SPONSOR.ME to be a trustworthy, pleasant, and safe service to use. The review process normally takes a few hours and we will notify you by email when finished.
When will the fundraiser be approved?
It normally takes a few hours to review a fundraiser, but it might take a little longer if many fundraisers have to be reviewed at the same time. We will send you an email once the fundraiser is approved / not approved.
What happens if the fundraiser is not approved?
It is very unusual for fundraisers to be rejected/not approved. Reasons might be that the fundraiser has missing content, or that texts, photos or videos are of a wrong format or can be viewed as offensive by the SPONSOR.ME audience. If this happens we will ask you to edit your fundraiser and resubmit it for review. You will keep your first place in the queue.
What should I do in the meantime?
While we are reviewing your fundraiser, take the time to plan on how to get the maximum exposure when the fundraiser is approved and published. Once the fundraiser is approved, you can start marketing it. Your success depends on your effort and creativity. Do not be shy, be proud!
Send an email with a link to your fundraiser or an actual letter with the QR code to your family and friends and ask them to be ready to donate the day you launch. This way, people visiting your fundraiser's page will see that you already have had a great start and they will be more likely to donate.
We have drafted an example for you. Just remember to replace MY-NAME and NAME-OF-RECIPIENT with the names of your supporters.
Dear NAME-OF-RECIPIENT,
Today, I focus on my sports more than ever before. In order to fund and
reach my next goal, I am creating a fundraiser on WWW.SPONSOR.ME. In this
context, I hope you can support me as soon as it is launched. With your
support, my fundraiser will get a rocket launch and will have a higher
chance of attracting more people to donate to it. I will let you know as
soon as the fundraiser is up and running. Thank you!
Best wishes,
MY-NAME