Talent User Campaigns

One of FeatsClub's most powerful donation features is the ability for regular users -- members, followers, and supporters of your organization -- to create donation campaigns on your behalf. These are called talent user campaigns. They enable community-driven fundraising while keeping your organization in full control of what appears under your name.

What Are Talent User Campaigns?

A talent user campaign is a donation campaign proposed by someone who is not an organization admin. Instead of the org creating the campaign directly, a community member -- a parent, a student, a volunteer, a supporter -- initiates the campaign for a cause related to your organization.

Examples:

• A parent creates a "New Playground Equipment" campaign for their child's school
• A team captain starts an "Away Game Travel Fund" for their sports club
• A community member launches an "Emergency Roof Repair" campaign for their local community center
• A student proposes a "Science Lab Equipment" fundraiser for their school's STEM program

The key distinction is that talent user campaigns require organization approval before they go live. This keeps your organization's name and reputation protected while empowering your community to champion causes they care about.

How It Works -- For Organization Admins

As an organization admin, you review, approve, or reject talent user campaigns. Here is the complete workflow:

1. A User Creates a Campaign

When a member, follower, or supporter of your organization creates a donation campaign, the following happens:

• The campaign appears in your Donation Dashboard under the Pending tab.
• The campaign is marked with the creator's name and profile photo so you know who proposed it.
• The campaign's approval status is set to DonationApprovalRequested -- it is waiting for your review.
• The campaign status is Draft and is not visible to the public.

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Screenshot: Pending tab showing talent user campaigns

The Donation Dashboard with the Pending tab selected, showing campaign cards created by talent users with their names and "Pending Approval" badges in amber

2. Review the Proposed Campaign

Select the pending campaign to open its detail page. Review all the details the talent user provided:

• Campaign title and purpose
• Appeal (the campaign description and story)
• Category (Education, Sports, Community, etc.)
• Campaign type (Fundraising with a target or Ongoing)
• Target amount and suggested donation amounts (for fundraising campaigns)
• Media (images and videos uploaded by the creator)
• Tax deductible setting
• Fee configuration (whether charges are passed to donors)

The campaign detail page shows a "Pending Approval" status badge in amber, and the creator's name is displayed with a "Created by" attribution.

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Screenshot: Talent user campaign detail with Pending Approval badge

A campaign detail page showing the Pending Approval badge in amber, the talent user's name and photo in the attribution section, and the Approve and Edit buttons in the header

3. Take Action

After reviewing the campaign, you have two options:

Approve and Launch

If the campaign aligns with your organization's mission and meets your standards:

1. Select the Approve button in the top-right area of the campaign detail page.
2. The campaign status changes to Active immediately.
3. The approval status updates to DonationApproved.
4. A success message confirms: "Campaign Approved!"
5. The campaign is now live and visible to the public.
6. The talent user who created the campaign is notified of the approval.

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Screenshot: Approve button on a talent user campaign

The campaign detail page header showing the Pending Approval badge and a purple "Approve" button next to the "Edit" button

Reject

If the campaign does not meet your organization's standards, is inappropriate, or does not align with your mission:

1. Select the Reject option for the campaign.
2. The campaign status changes to Rejected.
3. The approval status updates to DonationRejected.
4. The campaign moves to the Rejected tab on the Donation Dashboard.
5. The talent user who created the campaign is notified of the rejection.

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Screenshot: Rejected campaign notice

A campaign detail page showing a Rejected status badge in red and a notice explaining that the campaign was rejected by the organization

4. After Approval

Once a talent user campaign is approved and active, it works exactly like an org-created campaign. You can:

• Edit the campaign details, media, and configuration
• Close the campaign when the goal is reached or the period ends
• Reopen the campaign if needed
• Publish updates to keep donors informed
• View donors and track contributions
• Share the campaign link

The original talent user creator remains credited on the campaign, so donors can see who initiated the fundraiser.

How It Works -- For Users (Members, Followers, Supporters)

If you are a member or follower of an organization and want to create a donation campaign on their behalf, here is the process:

1. Navigate to the Organization's Donation Section

From the organization's public profile or through the FeatsClub mobile app, find the option to create a new donation campaign.

2. Create Your Campaign

Fill in the campaign details using the standard campaign creation wizard:

• Campaign name -- a clear, descriptive title
• Purpose -- a short tagline explaining the cause
• Appeal -- the full story and description of why you are fundraising
• Category -- what type of cause this is
• Campaign type -- Fundraising (with a target) or Ongoing
• Target amount and suggested amounts -- how much you want to raise
• Media -- photos or videos that support the campaign
• Fee and tax settings -- donation configuration

3. Submit for Approval

When you submit the campaign, it is sent to the organization's admin team for review. The campaign enters the DonationApprovalRequested state and appears on the organization's Pending tab.

4. Wait for Review

The organization admin will review your proposed campaign. This may take some time depending on the organization's review process.

5. Outcome

• If approved: Your campaign goes live immediately. You will be notified of the approval. The campaign can now accept donations, and your name will be credited as the campaign creator.
• If rejected: You will be notified that the campaign was not approved. You can review the feedback, modify your proposal, and resubmit if you choose.

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Screenshot: Talent user view of pending campaign

A campaign card from the talent user's perspective showing "Pending Approval" status and a note indicating the campaign is under review by the organization

Approval Status Flow

The complete approval lifecycle for talent user campaigns:

User creates campaign
        │
        v
DonationApprovalRequested (Draft, Pending tab)
        │
        ├── Org approves ──> DonationApproved (Active, accepting donations)
        │
        └── Org rejects ───> DonationRejected (Rejected tab)

Approval Status	Campaign Status	Dashboard Tab	Visible to Public
DonationApprovalRequested	Draft	Pending	No
DonationApproved	Active	Active	Yes
DonationRejected	Rejected	Rejected	No

Tips for Organization Admins

Reviewing Talent Campaigns Effectively

• Check the Pending tab regularly. Talent users are waiting for your response, and timely reviews show your community that their initiatives are valued.
• Review the appeal carefully. Make sure the campaign description accurately represents your organization and does not make claims you cannot support.
• Verify the target amount. Ensure the fundraising goal is realistic and appropriate for the stated purpose.
• Check the media. Confirm that uploaded images are appropriate and relevant to the campaign.
• Edit before approving if needed. You can select the Edit button to adjust campaign details before launching. This lets you fix minor issues without rejecting the entire campaign.

Setting Expectations with Your Community

• Let your members and followers know they can propose campaigns on your behalf.
• Provide guidance on what types of campaigns are appropriate for your organization.
• Communicate your typical review timeline so talent users know when to expect a response.
• If you reject a campaign, provide constructive feedback so the user can improve and resubmit.

Tips for Talent Users

Creating Campaigns That Get Approved

• Align with the organization's mission. Campaigns that clearly relate to what the organization does are much more likely to be approved.
• Write a clear, compelling appeal. Explain why the campaign matters, how the funds will be used, and what impact donors can expect.
• Set a realistic target amount. A well-researched goal shows the organization you have thought the campaign through.
• Upload quality media. Photos or videos that illustrate the cause make the campaign more compelling for both the org admin and future donors.
• Be specific about how funds will be used. "Raising $2,000 for 50 new science textbooks" is much stronger than "Raising money for school stuff."
• Keep it professional. The campaign will appear under the organization's name, so make sure the tone and content reflect well on both you and the organization.

tip

If your campaign is rejected, do not be discouraged. Ask the organization for feedback, revise your proposal based on their guidance, and resubmit. Many successful campaigns started as revised proposals.

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What's Next?

Explore strategies for running effective campaigns in Tips & Best Practices.