Hosting a Fundraiser
Hosting a fundraiser? Get answers to your most common questions.
Who can fundraise with City Pop?
Anyone can fundraise with City Pop. Organizations, clubs, sporting leagues, individuals, schools, after-school clubs, etc. Sky is the limit!
How long before I can start fundraising?
To get started, visit app.citypopfundraising.com and click "Start Fundraising Free." You will be asked to provide:. After completing the form, click "Create My Store." You will receive a verification email — click the link in that email to activate y
How are sales tracked?
Upon acceptance into the fundraising program, you will receive access to your own fundraising dashboard where you can manage your links and view your sales. When supporters purchase using your link, the sales will be credited to you and your organiza
How do fundraiser payments work?
How Payouts Work. Setting Your Payment Email. Before your campaign closes, make sure you've added a payment email address in your dashboard. This is the email where City Pop will send your payout instructions. To add or update your payment email:. ⚠️
Are the funds raised taxable?
A Form 1099 will be issued for any disbursement over $600 during a calendar year. Issuance of a Form 1099 doesn't automatically mean the amount reported on the form is taxable to the person or organization receiving the form. You may want to consult
When and how are orders shipped?
We ship orders directly to your supporters within 48 hours of placing the order (unless directed otherwise) Monday - Thursday. Orders placed on Friday will ship the following Monday. Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will ship the following Tuesday
What products can my fundraiser sell?
With City Pop Fundraising, your fundraiser can offer all of our snacks and goodies to your supporters.
How long can I host a fundraiser?
City Pop Fundraising offers three campaign lengths. Choose based on your group's timeline and goals:. Duration. Best For. Description. 7 Days. Quick drives, flash events. Fast results and fast payout. Perfect for last-minute fundraising needs. 14 Day
Can I set up a fundraiser for the future?
You can optionally choose a future start date for your campaign. This is useful if you want to prepare and invite your team before the store goes live to supporters. 📅 Example. If you select May 25, 2026 as your start date with a 14-day duration, yo
What information is on my dashboard?
Once your email is verified, you'll have access to your organizer dashboard — your command center for tracking sales, managing your team, and monitoring your campaign's progress in real time. Dashboard Overview. Your dashboard displays four key metri
How do I share my fundraising link?
Your store link is the most important tool in your fundraiser. Every sale made through your link is attributed directly to you, and your earnings are tracked in real time on your dashboard. Finding Your Store Link. Your store link is displayed promin
Can I invite other team members?
Organizers can invite others to fundraise alongside them. Each person gets their own unique store link and their sales are tracked separately. To invite a team member:. 👥 Roles Explained. Organizer — Full campaign management, payout control, can inv
What are some tips to maxiumize sales?
Send personal text messages to friends and family on day one — direct outreach converts far better than general social posts. Post daily updates on social media with your link. Create urgency — remind people how many days are left. Make the first pur