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