Readafun Sponsor Instructions

Reading-Raiser Key Information

Watch this video for a brief overview.
  • Students read books and log them on their personalized online profiles.
  • Students answer questions and earn Wisdom Coins to customize their Owlvatars.
  • Sponsors make pledges based on how much students read.
  • Schools keep 80% of funds raised.

How To Sponsor A Child

Step 1: Receive an Email and Click the Invitation Link

  1. The parent and the child will send you an invitation email through Readafun. If you did not receive an email from Readafun, check your promotion or spam folder.
  2. Click the link provided in the email to view your custom invitation online.
  3. A webpage will open with a message from the child and the donation form.
  4. HAVING ISSUES? Readafun works best in the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.

Step 2: Make Your Donation/Pledge

  1. Choose whether you want to make a per reading amount donation (paid at the end of the event), or a flat donation (paid now).
  2. Choose your donation amount from the options, or click "Other" and enter a different amount.
  3. Enter your payment information and click the pledge/donate button.

Step 3: Download Your Donation Receipt

  1. You will be redirected to a thanks page that confirms your donation or pledge.
  2. If you made a fixed donation, click the button to download your donation receipt.
  3. You will also receive a thank you email with the link to your donation receipt if you do not download it immediately after making your donation.

Step 4: Fulfill Your Pledge (Per Reading Pledges Only)

  1. At the end of the event, you will receive a reminder email to fulfill your donation. Click the button in the email.
  2. You will be taken to the fulfillment page. At this point, you can choose to adjust your donation amount up or down if you would like to donate more or less than your original pledge.
  3. Fill out the payment information and submit to make your donation. See Step 3 for instructions on downloading your donation receipt.

Sponsor FAQs

I made a pledge per reading amount, but I meant to make a flat donation. What do I do?

Please contact Readafun Support to change your donation.

I made a pledge per reading amount and I want to change the per reading amount. What do I do?

Wait until the end of the event, and when you get your fulfillment email, follow the link. You can adjust your donation amount at that point, and then fulfill your donation.

I've entered my payment information and it will not accept it. What do I do?

Readafun works best in the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. If possible, use one of these browsers. If you continue to have issues, please contact us.

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