Pick-A-Square Frequently Asked Questions - Pick-a-Square

Questions? Good.

Is it really free?+

Yes. Creating and running fundraising boards costs organizers nothing—no subscription and no Pick-A-Square platform fee. Supporters see payment-processing costs and can choose whether to add a platform tip.

What sizes can a fundraising board be?+

Anything from 25 to 400 squares. A 100-square board is a popular choice because it is easy to understand and satisfying to watch fill.

Can we run more than one fundraising board?+

Yes. Each campaign has its own link, goal, board, status, and contribution report.

How are squares priced?+

Choose increasing values—square 1 is $1, square 100 is $100—or one fixed value for every square.

How does the money reach us?+

Campaign payments use Stripe Connect. Once your organization completes Stripe onboarding and payouts are enabled, Stripe sends funds to the connected account on its applicable payout schedule.

Are payments secure?+

Yes. Card and wallet details are handled on Stripe-hosted Checkout. Pick-A-Square never receives or stores card numbers.

What does a supporter pay?+

Before continuing to Stripe, supporters see the selected square value, the payment-processing amount, an adjustable platform tip, and the total. The tip can be set to zero.

How do people find our fundraising board?+

Share its link by text, email, social media, newsletter, or QR code. There is no public campaign directory in the MVP.

Can supporters share it too?+

Yes. Anyone with the campaign link can pass it along, and the public board updates as contributions are completed.

Do supporters need an account?+

No. Open the campaign link, choose an available square, enter contact details, and continue to secure Stripe Checkout.

Can I pick more than one square?+

The MVP checkout currently handles one square at a time. You can return to the board and complete another contribution for another available square.

Can I stay anonymous?+

Yes. You can hide your name from the public board. The organizer still receives the information needed to reconcile the contribution.

Do squares include a prize or chance to win?+

No. Squares are contribution allocations only. They provide no prize, raffle entry, odds, drawing, sweepstakes entry, or chance-based benefit.

Still stuck?

Send us the campaign URL and a short description of what happened. Never send card or bank details.

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