Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is PeerDreams?
PeerDreams is a simple to use service that anyone can use to raise money for any cause.
We created PeerDreams so that people with a good idea or a worthy cause can find other people willing to sponsor them in a unique way. We also wanted to give the folks who want to help sponsor someone else's idea or cause a medium to promote and express their support above and beyond just donating money. If something is worth donating money to it stands to reason you think other people should support the cause as well. PeerDreams was built to support both these concepts in a fun and interactive way.
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How does PeerDreams work?
PeerDreams is a simple and creative way for people to raise money for things they are passionate about. PeerDreams users create a "Campaign" by uploading an image related to their cause. This image is converted into a collection of small rectangles ("tiles") which other users can sponsor by donating money to the campaign cause. As a campaign grows closer to its fundraising goal the original image becomes a living tapestry of sponsor comments of encouragement. Campaign owners also receive customized print materials and dynamic badges to help them promote their campaign offline and on other websites.
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How do I report a bug?
If you need to report a bug or simply want to make a suggestion, please email us at feedback@peerdreams.com.
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Campaigns
What do I need to create a campaign?
All you need to create a campaign is an image that is related to your campaign, a short description of your campaign and a PayPal account.
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Do I need to be a charity to set up a campaign?
No, anyone can set up a campaign.
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How much does a campaign cost?
If you are not a charity or non-profit, you have three payment options to choose from:
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- Free listing fee and you keep 90% of donations (Only available for campaigns of $100 or less)
- $4.95 listing fee and you keep 95% of donations
- $9.95 listing fee and you keep 97% of donations
As a campaign owner, how do I get my money?
Once you have created a campaign, any donations you receive will be immediately credited to the PayPal account you used to create the campaign.
At the beginning of each month PeerDreams will automatically debit your PayPal account for the portion of donations allocated to PeerDreams as dictated by the payment option you selected.
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How do I report a campaign that is abusive?
If you believe a campaign is mis-categorized or contains offensive content, click on the "Flag as Mature" button at the bottom of the campaign page and the PeerDreams staff will review the campaign to make sure it meets our Terms of Service.
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Can I have multiple campaigns?
Yes, you can have as many campaigns as you want.
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Can I create a campaign for a political organization or cause?
Raising funds for political campaigns and candidates is a complicated process due to the need to adhere by certain federal and state regulations. Currently, PeerDreams does not allow for political fund raising.
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Can I change the main campaign image after I have published a campaign?
No, you can't change the main image after you have published a campaign. In order to avoid "bait and switch" scenarios for users, we do not allow you to change you image. When a person sponsors a tile on your campaign, they are sponsoring a tile on a specific image and would not appreciate it if their sponsored tile changed after they completed their transaction.
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Can I change the money target after I have published a campaign?
No, your money target is fixed after you publish your campaign.
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Can I donate to myself to "get the ball rolling" on my campaign?
PayPal forbids users to transfer funds to themselves, from themselves ("me-to-me" transfer). Since PayPal is our payment processor, it's not possible to donate to yourself using a PeerDreams campaign.
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Sponsorships
What do I need to sponsor a tile in a campaign?
All you need to sponsor a tile in a campaign is a valid credit card or PayPal account.
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Can I sponsor a tile anonymously?
Yes, you can sponsor a tile anonymously. All you need is a valid credit card or PayPal account.
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Do I need a PeerDreams account to sponsor a tile?
No, you do not need a PeerDreams account to sponsor a tile.
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