Do I Need a Payment Processor to Run a Fundraising Giveaway?
Gleam is designed to collect entries, track engagement, and grow your audience — it does not process payments or handle donations.
If you are running a fundraising campaign, payments are managed through your chosen crowdfunding platform, such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe. These platforms use trusted payment systems (like Stripe or credit card processors) to securely handle contributions.
This separation is intentional and beneficial:
- Gleam focuses on engagement and lead generation
- Crowdfunding platforms handle secure payment processing
- Your campaign stays compliant and easier to manage
Privacy and Data Handling
Gleam does not collect or store sensitive financial information such as credit card details or payment credentials. All payment data is handled externally by your fundraising platform.
Gleam only collects the information required for campaign participation (such as name, email, or actions completed), in line with our Privacy Policy.
This ensures:
- Secure handling of financial transactions
- Clear separation between marketing data and payment data
- Compliance with privacy and data protection standards
How Gleam Supports Fundraising Campaigns
While Gleam doesn’t process payments, it plays a key role in driving traffic and engagement. You can use it to:
- Send users to your crowdfunding page
- Capture emails before launch
- Reward referrals and social sharing
- Build a list of potential supporters
To launch quickly, you can use a ready-made template designed for promoting crowdfunding campaigns.
By combining a giveaway with a secure fundraising platform, you can drive awareness, grow your audience, and increase contributions without handling payments directly.