Creating Store Products

For each item you wish to sell in your online store, you will create a product entry. Once these products are created, they are automatically saved within your Simple Raise account. You have the option to select these previously created products for any subsequent stores you set up for your program.

Adding A Product To A New Online Store

Complete the store title, description, fundraising options, and other store details, then click "Create Store." Next, enter the details for the first product item you wish to offer, including the title and description. If the product has an expiration date, such as seasonal holiday items available for a limited time, you can enter it in the space provided. Expiration date is an optional field and can be left blank if not applicable. 

Online Store Categories

Utilize the "Add New Category" option to organize the products in your online store by category. Categories define how products are grouped and displayed within your store. You have the flexibility to create a unique set of categories for each store or opt not to use categories, depending on your preferred layout. 

Each time you add a new product, all of your created categories will be displayed. Simply select the checkbox next to the category you wish to assign the product to. If needed, you can create a new category by selecting the "Add New Category" option. If you prefer not to display categories in your store, you may leave the category option unselected.

You can create as many categories as necessary, and you have the flexibility to add more categories at any time in the future. Please note that category selections will only be saved to the online store once you click the "Create Product" button at the bottom of the page.

Adding/Removing Existing Product Categories

To add or remove products from categories, select the store name where the product is located and click on "Products." Next, click the “Edit” option next to the product you wish to update. From there, you can check or uncheck the appropriate category boxes, then click “Update” to save your changes.

Selling Price 

Enter the "Selling Price" of your product, along with the "Cost Basis" if you wish to track your commission amount. The Cost Basis is optional and can be left blank if not applicable.

Important Note - When setting your Cost Basis for a product, we suggest that you factor in your shipping, handling, or storage costs to ensure you make a healthy return for your product sale. If in doubt, you should check with your product vendor to make sure you understand ALL of the potential charges beyond the fixed product cost.

Photo Gallery

To upload images of your product, simply drag and drop them or click to select and upload the images for your online store.

Single and Multi Option Products

Single-option products are items sold as-is, without any customization or alternative options. When creating a single-option product, you can specify the available inventory quantity and then select “Create Product” to add the item to your store.

Multi-option products are items available in multiple variations. For example, a t-shirt may come in different sizes or colors, allowing customers to choose the option that best suits their preferences. When creating a product with multiple options, you will start by selecting “Multi Option Product (With Variants).” 

A section will appear where you can list each variation to be displayed as a product option in the online store. Click "Add More Variant Options" to include multiple variants. Use the dropdown menu to categorize your variations by attributes such as color, material, weight, size, or event ticket type (e.g. general admission, VIP admission). 

Once you're ready, click "Save and Add Variants" to upload an image for each variant, enter the inventory quantity available for that specific variant, and, if applicable, add any additional cost associated with the variant. Select “Update” to save your product entry. 

Once the product entry is saved, you will be redirected to the Product section of your online store. Here, you can view the products listed within your specific store, as well as those associated with your organization across any other online stores you have established.

Creating A New Product In An Existing Store

To add a new product to an existing online store, begin by selecting “Stores” from the organizational dashboard. Next, click on the name of the store where you wish to add the product. Then, navigate to the “Products” section and select the “Add New Product” option. 

Once all required information has been entered, click “Create Product” to add the item to your store.

Editing/Removing A Product From Your Store

To remove a product from a specific online store, navigate to the "Stores" section of your program’s organizational dashboard. Select the store from which you wish to remove the product. Then, click the "Products" option on the store dashboard to view all products listed in the store. To edit a product, select "Edit" next to the item you wish to modify. If you want to completely remove the product from the store, click the red "Remove from store" button. A confirmation warning will appear, asking if you are sure you want to remove the product. Click "Accept" to proceed with the removal.

Please note that while the item will be removed from your specific online store, it will remain listed as an organizational product and can still be selected and added to other online stores.