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What is the difference between the Project Creator and the Project Owner?

What is the difference between the Project Creator and the Project Owner?

Updated over 2 months ago

The Project Creator and Project Owner can be the same person or different people/organisations. Understanding the difference helps ensure your project is set up correctly for crowdfunding.

Project Creator

This is who:

  • First creates the project on Spacehive

  • Controls the login details

  • Manages the project page

  • Posts updates

  • Acts as the face of the project

Project Owner

This is who:

  • Takes legal responsibility for delivery

  • Receives the funds

  • Ensures the project happens

  • Provides the bank account

  • Signs the delivery agreement

Why have a different Project Owner

You might need this if:

  • You're not part of a formal group

  • You need a constituted organisation

  • Large funders require it

  • You want professional oversight

  • You need specific expertise

Setting up a Project Owner

To do this:

  • Go to your Project Dashboard

  • Click the 'Delivery' tab

  • Select 'Project Owner'

  • Enter their details

  • They'll receive an email to join

Important things to know

  • Project Owner must verify their role

  • Both can edit the project page

  • Owner must complete Stripe setup

  • Some funds only support organisation owners

  • Both are responsible for communication

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