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Understanding Project Status on Charii

As you navigate your crowdfunding journey on Charii, you'll encounter various project statuses. Understanding these statuses is crucial for managing your campaign effectively and setting appropriate expectations for your backers. This guide will walk you through the different project statuses on Charii, what they mean, and how they impact your campaign.

Overview of Project Statuses

Charii uses several status indicators to represent the current state of your project. These statuses reflect where your project is in its lifecycle, from initial creation to final completion.

Detailed Breakdown of Project Statuses

1. Draft

  • What it means: Your project is in the creation or editing phase and is not yet visible to the public.
  • Key features:
    • You can edit all aspects of your project
    • The project is only visible to you and any team members you've added
    • No funding can be received in this status

Actions you can take:

  • Continue editing and refining your project
  • Submit for review when ready to launch

2. In Review

  • What it means: You've submitted your project for review by the Charii team.
  • Key features:
    • The project is locked for major edits
    • Charii's team is checking your project for compliance with platform guidelines

Actions you can take:

  • Respond promptly to any queries from the review team
  • Make minor adjustments if requested

3. Approved (Pre-launch)

  • What it means: Your project has been approved but hasn't gone live yet.
  • Key features:
    • You can make final tweaks before launching
    • You can set a specific launch date and time

Actions you can take:

  • Schedule your launch
  • Prepare your marketing and outreach strategies

4. Live

  • What it means: Your project is actively seeking funding and is visible to the public.
  • Key features:
    • Backers can pledge to your project
    • The funding countdown is active
    • You can post updates and interact with backers

Actions you can take:

  • Actively promote your project
  • Engage with backers through comments and updates
  • Monitor your funding progress

5. Funded

  • What it means: Your project has reached or exceeded its funding goal.
  • Key features:
    • The project continues to accept pledges until the end date
    • You're guaranteed to receive the funds (minus Charii fees)

Actions you can take:

  • Thank your backers
  • Prepare for project execution and reward fulfillment
  • Consider stretch goals if applicable

6. Unsuccessful

  • What it means: The project did not reach its funding goal by the end date (for All-or-Nothing campaigns).
  • Key features:
    • No funds are collected from backers
    • The project page remains visible but is marked as unsuccessful

Actions you can take:

  • Thank your backers for their support
  • Analyze what could be improved
  • Consider relaunching with adjustments

7. Completed

  • What it means: The project has ended its funding period (successfully or unsuccessfully).
  • Key features:
    • No more pledges can be accepted
    • For successful projects, funds are being processed for transfer

Actions you can take:

  • Begin project execution (if funded)
  • Provide a final update to backers
  • Start planning reward fulfillment (if funded)

8. Suspended

  • What it means: The project has been temporarily or permanently halted by Charii due to policy violations or other issues.
  • Key features:
    • The project is no longer visible to the public
    • No pledges can be accepted

Actions you can take:

  • Contact Charii support to understand the reason for suspension
  • Address any issues identified to potentially reinstate the project

Transitioning Between Statuses

Understanding how projects move between statuses is important:

  • Draft → In Review: When you submit your project for review
  • In Review → Approved: After Charii team approves your project
  • Approved → Live: When you launch your project or on the scheduled launch date
  • Live → Funded/Unsuccessful: At the end of your campaign, depending on whether you reached your goal
  • Funded/Unsuccessful → Completed: After the funding period ends and (for successful projects) funds are processed

Status Visibility

  • Public Visibility: Live, Funded, Unsuccessful, and Completed statuses are visible to the public
  • Private Visibility: Draft, In Review, and Approved (pre-launch) statuses are only visible to you and your team

Impact of Status on Project Management

  • Editing Capabilities: Vary based on status. Most edits are possible in Draft, limited in Live, and restricted in Completed.
  • Backer Interactions: Primarily occur during Live status, but can continue through Completed for updates.
  • Financial Implications: Funding is collected only for projects that reach Funded status in All-or-Nothing campaigns, or at the end of Keep-What-You-Raise campaigns.

Best Practices for Managing Project Status

  1. Regular Monitoring: Check your project status frequently, especially during the Live phase.
  2. Timely Transitions: Move through Draft and In Review phases efficiently to maximize your Live fundraising time.
  3. Status-Appropriate Actions: Align your activities with your current status (e.g., heavy promotion during Live status).
  4. Transparent Communication: Keep backers informed about status changes and what they mean.
  5. Plan Ahead: Anticipate status changes and prepare accordingly (e.g., have a plan ready for when you reach Funded status).

Need Help?

If you have questions about your project's status or need assistance:

Understanding and effectively managing your project status is key to a successful crowdfunding campaign on Charii. By staying informed and proactive, you can navigate each phase of your project with confidence and increase your chances of reaching your funding goals.