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Fundraising API

Build custom fundraising experiences. RESTful API with webhooks, OAuth 2.0, and comprehensive documentation. For operators and developers.

What It Does

Our REST API gives you programmatic access to all core fundraising functions.

Campaign Management

Create, update, list, and manage campaigns. Set dates, rules, and prize details.

Supporter Database

Sync your supporter list. Query segments. Track engagement and history.

Entry & Ticket Processing

Programmatically add entries/tickets. Validate eligibility. Track sales.

Payout Automation

Trigger automated payouts. Query status. Audit trails for compliance.

Analytics & Reporting

100+ metrics available. Revenue, supporter demographics, campaign performance.

Webhooks & Events

Real-time notifications for key events. Integrate with your backend systems.

How It Works

1

Authenticate

Use OAuth 2.0 or API key. Sandbox and production environments.

2

Build

Create campaigns, manage supporters, process entries via REST endpoints.

3

Subscribe

Set up webhooks for real-time events (campaign.created, ticket.sold, etc).

4

Integrate

Data flows to your systems automatically. Monitor and scale.

Key Endpoints & Capabilities

High-level overview of core API capabilities.

/campaigns

Create, read, update, list, delete campaigns. Query by status, date, or custom filters.

/supporters

Manage supporter list. Bulk import. Query segments and engagement history.

/entries

Add/query entries for campaigns. Validate against eligibility rules.

/payouts

Trigger payouts. Query payout history and status. Compliance reporting.

/analytics

Query revenue, supporter metrics, campaign performance. Export to CSV/JSON.

/webhooks

Subscribe to real-time events. Manage subscriptions. Test delivery.

Want to connect your own systems? Book a demo and we will talk you through what is available today.

Security & Reliability

TLS 1.3 Encryption

All data in transit encrypted with bank-grade TLS 1.3.

OAuth 2.0 & API Keys

Secure authentication. API keys hashed and rotated. User-level permissions.

Request Signing

Optional: HMAC-SHA256 request signatures for additional verification.

Audit Logs

Every API call logged. Queryable via audit endpoint. 7-year retention.

IP Whitelisting

Enterprise: Restrict API access to specific IP ranges.

Integrations & Webhooks

Webhooks for real-time integrations. Webhooks support retries with exponential backoff.

Webhook Events

campaign.created, supporter.added, ticket.sold, winner.drawn, payout.processed, and more.

Retry Logic

Failed webhooks auto-retry up to 5 times over 24 hours. Exponential backoff applied.

Custom Integrations

Use Zapier or build custom via REST API.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fundraising API?+

The Fundraising API is a RESTful interface for programmatically managing campaigns, supporters, and payouts. Build custom fundraising experiences, integrate with your existing systems, or create white-label solutions.

What can I do with the API?+

Create/update/list campaigns • Manage supporters and segments • Process tickets/entries • Trigger payouts • Query analytics • Set up webhooks for real-time events • Generate custom reports

What's the rate limit?+

Requests are rate limited per API key. Ask us for the current limits.

Do you offer webhooks?+

Yes. Real-time webhooks for campaign.created, campaign.updated, supporter.added, ticket.sold, winner.drawn, payout.processed, and more. Retry logic with exponential backoff.

Is there a sandbox environment?+

There is no public sandbox. Talk to us about testing before you go live.

How is my data secured?+

TLS 1.3 encryption in transit. API keys are hashed and rotated. OAuth 2.0 for user authentication. All requests logged and auditable.

Can I test without a live account?+

There is no public sandbox. Talk to us about testing before you go live.

What response formats are supported?+

JSON (default). XML available on request. JSONP for legacy browser support. All endpoints documented in OpenAPI 3.0 format.

How do I get support?+

Email hello@playfundwin.com and our team will help.

What's the uptime SLA?+

We do not offer an uptime SLA and do not publish an uptime figure. We monitor the platform and fix problems as quickly as we can.

Ready to build with our API?

Get API credentials and explore full documentation.

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