Can I Pause My Crowdfunder Campaign, and What Are the Alternatives?
Crowdfunder campaigns are designed to run continuously without options for pausing. However, there are alternative actions you can take to manage or adjust your campaign if needed. Below, we discuss these options in detail.
Pausing or Reverting Campaigns
It is important to note that Crowdfunder campaigns cannot be paused or set back to draft once they are active and have received donations:
Active Campaigns: Once a campaign is live, it cannot be paused. If you feel that your project is stalling, you may want to consider extending the runtime instead. Extensions give you more time to achieve your funding goal, although some external funding partners may only offer match funding within the original campaign timeframe.
Campaigns with Pledges: If your project has already received a pledge, it cannot be reverted to draft mode.
Closed Campaigns: Once a campaign has been marked as closed, particularly those that have received pledges, it cannot be reverted to draft status or directly amended. Users wishing to relaunch can create a new project, copying over relevant details for efficiency.
Alternatives to Pausing
While pausing is not an option, the following alternatives can help you navigate stalled or changing campaigns:
Request a Campaign Extension: You can formally request to extend your project’s runtime. This gives you additional time to promote your campaign, gather more pledges, and achieve your goal. Remember to check the terms of any funding partner programs you joined, as their rules may limit extensions.
Start a New Campaign: If the current campaign no longer aligns with your objectives, consider starting a new project. You can copy over necessary details from the existing campaign to save time. This is particularly relevant when a campaign has reached a stage where changes are not feasible.
Previously Closed Campaigns: For campaigns that have been closed, you can create a new project and copy over details from the original campaign. This simplifies recreating content while ensuring compliance with Crowdfunder’s policies.
Recommendations
To optimise the success of your campaigns:
Plan your campaign carefully before going live to minimise the need for adjustments.
Monitor campaign performance regularly and act promptly if goals feel at risk.
Communicate effectively with your backers to maintain their confidence and support.
By understanding these rules and alternatives for managing Crowdfunder campaigns, you can make informed decisions and keep your projects aligned with your original goals. For campaigns that are already closed, remember that they cannot be reverted to draft or directly amended.