Why updates build trust
Givers on AzarFaith decide whether to give again mostly on what happens after the first gift. An update that shows money at work, such as a completed roof section, children enrolled or a missionary's rent paid, turns one-off donors into monthly partners. It is the single biggest driver of repeat giving to verified organizations, and a silent campaign reads as a stalled one.
What a good update contains
- Two to four original photos with a caption stating where and when they were taken.
- Receipt or impact numbers: naira spent, items bought, people served, and what remains unspent.
- The next milestone and its target amount, so givers know what their next gift unlocks.
- A named signer, such as the pastor, project lead or trustee, who stands behind the claim.
- Plain language with no inflated promises and no unverifiable miracle or financial claims.
Draft, review, publish
Every update begins as a draft in your organization dashboard, visible only to your team. An editor submits it, moderation checks it against the community guidelines, usually within one working day, and publishes it. The published update then appears on the campaign page timeline and is appended to the next receipt email sent to givers who gave to that campaign.
- 1Open the campaign, choose Updates, and select Create draft.
- 2Add photos, numbers and the next milestone, then save the draft for your team.
- 3Submit for review so moderation can check claims, image rights and safeguarding.
- 4Publish: the update appears on the campaign page at once and notifies givers of that campaign.
- 5Read the engagement panel for views, click-throughs and any new gifts the update brought in.
How often should we post?
At least once a month while a campaign is open, and fortnightly during an active build. Long silences are the most common reason recurring givers stop, so post in quiet months too and explain what is being prepared.
Who sees a new update?
Everyone viewing the campaign page, plus givers who receive a receipt email for that campaign after publication. Givers subscribed to your updates also get a notification the same day the update goes live.
Can we edit an update after publishing?
Yes. Edits keep the original publication date and are marked as updated. Changes to amounts or major claims are re-checked by moderation before the edit appears, so givers never see an unreviewed figure.
What happens if our update is rejected?
You receive the reviewer's reason by email and in-app. Correct the issue and resubmit, or reply to the review or email support@azarfaith.ng if you disagree with the decision.