Multi-Step and Stepped Challenge Limitations

Challenge Design Limitations

GiveCampus challenges work with single unlock criteria — each challenge can only have one trigger point. You cannot create a single challenge that unlocks money at multiple intervals.

What is NOT possible:

• A challenge that gives $1,000 for every 5 donors (5, 10, 15, 20, etc.)

• Progressive unlocks within one challenge

• Stepped rewards that automatically scale

Workaround: Create Multiple Challenges

To achieve a stepped challenge effect, set up multiple individual challenges that work together.

Example: "$1,000 for every 5 donors up to 25 donors"

1. Challenge 1: $1,000 for 5 donors

2. Challenge 2: $1,000 for 10 donors

3. Challenge 3: $1,000 for 15 donors

4. Challenge 4: $1,000 for 20 donors

5. Challenge 5: $1,000 for 25 donors

How This Works

• When all challenges are active simultaneously, each donor counts toward ALL active challenges

• Challenges unlock sequentially as goals are met

• Each challenge requires separate setup in Campaign Settings → Motivation & Sharing → Matches & Challenges

Setup Requirements

• Use the same targeting criteria (designation, affiliation, etc.) for all related challenges

• Start all challenges at the same time

• Consider the total financial commitment across all challenges

Alternative Approaches

• Single larger challenge: Instead of 5 × $1,000, create one $5000 challenge for 25 donors

• Milestone celebrations: Use campaign updates to celebrate interim achievements without stepped funding

• Matches instead: Consider per-donor matches ($40 per donor up to 25 donors = $1,000) for similar motivation