Fundraisers on ErgZone – How It Works

Setting up and running a fundraiser on ErgZone is a guided process that connects athlete participation, meters, and donations into a single experience.

Step 1: Connect the Non-Profit Stripe Account

To use ErgZone’s fundraising features, the organization must have a Stripe account approved by Stripe and eligible to receive donations.

The first step is to contact the ErgZone team so we can:

Link the organization’s non-profit Stripe account as a Stripe Connected Account
Verify the account is properly configured for fundraising and payouts

This step is required before any fundraiser can be created.

Step 2: Fundraiser Setup

Once the Stripe Connected Account is confirmed, the ErgZone team will create the fundraiser on the ErgZone platform.

During this step, ErgZone will configure:

Fundraiser title and description
Currency
Start and end dates
Fundraising goals (money and/or meters)
Associated ErgZone events (competitions and/or groups)

The associated events determine:

Where athletes register
Which workouts and meters are counted toward the fundraiser totals

Step 3: Athlete Registration and Participation

Athletes participate in the fundraiser by registering for one of the associated ErgZone events (competition or group).

Once registered:

Workouts are tracked through ErgZone as usual
All meters completed in the associated events are automatically counted toward the fundraiser
The athlete appears as a selectable option for supporters during the donation process

Athletes do not manage donations and do not receive individual donation links.

Step 4: Donations from Supporters

Supporters access the fundraiser through a single fundraiser link.

During the donation process, supporters:

Select the athlete they wish to support
Choose a donation amount
Complete payment through Stripe

Donations are made by supporters and attributed to the selected athlete for tracking and visibility purposes.

Step 5: Tracking During the Fundraiser

Throughout the fundraiser, ErgZone tracks and displays in real time:

Donations made in support of each athlete
Total donations raised
Total meters completed per athlete across all associated events

This information is visible to organizers, athletes, and supporters.

Step 6: Fundraiser Completion

At the end of the fundraiser:

Donations are finalized through Stripe
Meter totals are locked based on the fundraiser end date
Final totals remain visible for reference and reporting