Information Required to Launch a Fundraiser

Before a fundraiser can be created on ErgZone, the organizing organization must provide specific information to ensure the fundraiser is set up correctly and donations can be processed without issues.

This article outlines all required and optional information needed to launch a fundraiser.

Organization Information

The following information is required to connect the fundraiser to the correct organization:

• Organization name
• Contact name and email address
• Approved Stripe account connected as a Stripe Connected Account

Fundraiser Details

Each fundraiser must include:

• Title

  The name of the fundraiser as displayed to athletes and supporters.

• Description

  A brief explanation of the fundraiser’s purpose and goals.

• Currency

  Must match the connected Stripe account.

• Start Date

  Date when donations and meter tracking begin.

• End Date

  Date when donations close and meter tracking stops.

Fundraising Goals (Optional)

Organizers may define one or both of the following goals:

• Money Goal

  Target amount to be raised through donations.

• Meter Goal

  Target distance to be completed by participating athletes.

Goals are used for progress tracking and visibility.

Associated ErgZone Events

The fundraiser must be linked to one or more ErgZone events:

• Competitions
• Groups

These associated events determine:

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

Athlete Participation

Athletes participate by registering for the associated ErgZone event.

No additional fundraiser registration is required for athletes.

Review and Launch

Once all required information is provided:

• ErgZone reviews the setup details
• The fundraiser is created and linked to the associated events
• The organizer is notified when the fundraiser is ready to launch

Any changes to fundraiser details after launch must be coordinated with the ErgZone team.