What do the emails that are sent to my backers look like?

Types of emails sent to backers

Survey Reminder Emails

Survey Email

Reminder Email

Survey Incomplete Email

Survey Confirmation Email

Request Login Email

Survey Status Change Emails

Final Lock Down Email

Upcoming Charge Email (Charge Shipping Later) — manually sent via Staff Action

Your Payment Info Is Needed Email — manually sent via Staff Action

Confirm Shipping Address Email

Final Shipping Address Reminder Email

Survey Payment Emails

Credit Card Has Been Successfully Charged Email

Credit Cards Errored Email

Paypal Payment Email

Rewards Status Emails

Tracking Number Email

Digital Download Email

Pre-Order Emails

Pre-Order Confirmation Email

Pre-Order Credit Card Has Been Successfully Charged Email

Pre-Order Credit Card Errored Email


Survey Email

This email is sent when you send surveys to your backers. They will receive an email with a unique link to their survey.

If you added a Survey Deadline date, the date will be included in the email as "Survey Deadline: XX/XX/XXXX". It is removed from reminder emails if the deadline has passed.

---


Reminder Email

Backers who don't respond to the survey will get reminder emails automatically for the first 30 days after you send their survey invite. Click here to see the reminder schedule and how to manage those who haven't responded. For more details, see Best practices for backer communication

---

Reminder emails will look exactly the same as the Survey Email, except with a slightly different subject line:

Reminder -- Response needed to deliver your reward for [Project Name]


Survey Confirmation Email

This email is sent when a backer clicks on the confirm button at the end of their survey. If they update their survey later, they will receive another email of their updated information.

---


Final Lock Down Email

This (optional) email is sent when you lock down orders.

--- ---

Subject:  Last call to update your order for [Project Name]

Hi [Backer Name],

Looks like [Project Name] is about to lock down your order!

This is the last chance to update your order and add any add-ons.

If you need to update your order, please make any final changes here.

Thanks!

[Project Name]

Credit Card Has Been Successfully Charged Email

This email is sent when you attempt to process credit cards that your backers have entered in BackerKit to pay for such things as add-ons, missing shipping or any other funds they may owe.

---

Subject: Your payment has been processed for [Project Name]

Hi [Backer Name],

Thanks again for supporting [Project Name]!
We successfully charged [$X] to the credit card you provided for the additional funds you added in BackerKit. This charge will appear on your statement as [statement descriptor].
If you want to review your information,  follow this link
If you think this charge is an error, please email [Project Creator Email] and you'll get sorted right away.

Please check the  project updates page on [crowdfunding platform] for the latest information, including estimated shipping dates.

Thanks again for your support,
[Project Creator Name]
If you have any questions, just respond to this email. Thank you! [Project Name] is proudly using BackerKit to manage backer rewards, information and happiness :)

Credit Card Errored Email

This email is sent when you attempt to process credit cards that your backers have entered in BackerKit to pay for such things as add-ons, missing shipping or any other funds they may owe. If the credit card is declined, the backer will receive this email asking them to update their credit card. Once the backer updates, the system will attempt to process the card again.

---

Subject: Your payment has failed for [Project Name]. Please update

Hi [Backer Name],
Thanks again for supporting [Project Name]!
Our system just tried to charge [$X] to the credit card provided for additional funds you added in BackerKit, but the charge failed.
Please update your payment information. It only takes a second!
Once we have your updated information, the system will retry the charge, and you should be good to go.
Thanks again for your support,
[Project Creator Name]

P.S. We're not the bank or the phone company—you're not in trouble! We understand that minor glitches like this happen, so if you need any help sorting things out, just contact us. Thanks for being with us!

[Project Name] is proudly using BackerKit to manage backer rewards, information and happiness :)


Your Payment Info is Needed Email

This email is sent to backers who are missing Payment info on confirmed surveys.

---

Subject: Your payment information is needed for [Project Name]. Please update!

Hi [backer name],

Thanks again for supporting [Project name]!

We noticed that your payment information is missing in our system. [Project name] will be charging for shipping costs later, and it's important your information is complete before this happens so you can receive your rewards promptly. Please update your payment information (here)[survey link]. It only takes a second!

NOTE: This email does not mean your items are shipping soon, or that you will be charged for shipping soon. Expect another email from us when it's time for shipping!

Thanks again for your support,

[Project Creator Name]

[Project Name] is proudly using BackerKit to manage backer rewards, information and happiness :)

Charge Shipping Later - Upcoming Charge Email

This email is sent if you have the Charge Shipping Later feature enabled. They will receive this email 2 days before their cards are charged.

---

Subject: You have an upcoming charge for [Project Name]

Hi [backer name],

[Project name] is about to charge for the remaining balance on your order. They will charge [balance owed] on your card [last 4 digits of card] in the next few days.

This is your last chance to check if your information is correct. You can do that (here)[survey link].

Please check the (project updates page on [crowdfunding platform])[link to project updates page] for the latest information, including estimated shipping dates.

Thanks again for your support,

[Project Creator Name]


Paypal Payment Email

This email is sent if you have the Paypal payment feature enabled for your backers, and your backers add funds via Paypal. They will receive this email that their payment went through.

---

Subject: You increased your pledge for [Project Name]

Howdy!
This is a receipt that you have increased your pledge for [Project Name] by [Payment Amount] via Paypal.
Your PayPal Transaction ID is [Transaction ID].

Now you can add add-ons, or cover any shipping credits, by completing the rest of your BackerKit—and if you already have, you are all set!

Thanks again,
[Project Creator Name]

Survey Incomplete Email

This email is sent when you attempt to lock an order, but there is missing information they need to confirm before they can move to the next stage or process their credit cards if they owe additional funds.

---

Subject: Please complete your BackerKit Survey!
Hi [Backer Name],
We're sending you this message because [Project Name] was unable to lock your order.
>>This message appears if a backer needs to answer a survey:
You still need to answer some survey questions.
>>And/or this message appears if a backer needs to enter their credit card to pay the balance:
It looks like your order total has exceeded your pledge by $X.XX.

>>And/or this message appears if a backer has not pressed the Confirm button on their survey:

Your order is still incomplete.  Confirm it here.


Final Shipping Address Reminder Email

BackerKit has an optional feature that allows you to send an email letting your backers know they can make last minute updates before you completely lock shipping address and get ready to ship.

---

Subject: Last call to update your shipping address for [Project Name]

---NO REPLY NEEDED---   
Looks like [Project Name] is about to ship your rewards soon!  
If you do not need to update your shipping address, you do not need to take any further actions. You're all set! 
If you need to update your shipping address, please make any final changes  here.  
---
This is the shipping information we have on file for you:  

>>This message appears to the backer if address is complete:

Shipping Address
[Recipient Name]

[Address Line 1]

[Address Line 2]

[City][State][Zip Code]
[Country]
Phone Number   
[XXX-XXX-XXXX]
If this looks correct, you do not need to take any further actions.  
>>This message appears to the backer if  address is incomplete:
ATTENTION: Your shipping address is incomplete. Update your shipping address  so we can ship your rewards!  
---
Thanks!

[Project Creator Name]


Confirm Shipping Address

This email is sent when you finalize your backers' shipping information so you can continue to the shipping stage!

---

Subject: Please confirm your address for [Project Name]

We might not have enough information to ship your rewards!
We need you to confirm the address you submitted for [Project Name].
Here is what we have on file for your [$X Pledge Level].

>>This message appears to the backer if address is complete:

NAME: [Recipient Name]
LINE 1: [Address Line 1]
LINE 2: [Address Line 2]
CITY: [City]
STATE: [State]
POSTAL CODE: [Postal Code]
COUNTRY: [Country]
If this looks right, you don't have to do anything.  
Need to update this information?  
Log in to BackerKit  here and update it as soon as possible.  

>>This message appears to the backer if address is incomplete:

**Your shipping address is incomplete. Update your address so we can ship your rewards.
  ---
Thanks!
[Project Creator Name]

Tracking Number Email

This email is sent when you press the 'Send Tracking Notification' button.

---

Subject: Your items for [Project Name] have shipped!

Hi [Backer Name],

Track your packages on BackerKit

Thanks!

[Project Creator Name]


Digital Download Email

This email is sent when you click the button to notify your backers there is new digital content to receive.

---

Subject: New Digital Content for [Project Name] on BackerKit

Hi [Backer Name],

Hooray! New digital content is available for  [Project Name].
[List of Digital Content]
Click Here log in and claim them!
Thanks,

[Project Creator Name]


Request Login Email

This email is sent when a backer enters their email address to [Your Project].backerkit.com to retrieve their survey.

---

Subject: Recover your BackerKit account

Hi [Backer Name],

To see your BackerKit survey for [Project Name], simply  follow this link.
Please note this link expires the next time your survey is requested.
If you didn't request your survey, sorry about that! Just ignore this email. :)

Pre-Order Confirmation Email

This email is sent when a pre-order backer has created an order.

---

Subject: [Project Name]  Order Confirmation

Hi [Backer Name],
Thank you! You have confirmed your pre-order for [Project Name].
This email is your receipt -- you don't need to respond to this email unless you have a question about your order.
Need to change your information?  Click here to update your shipping address or credit card information.
***
Updated on XX/XX/XX
Balance
Total to be charged: $XX.XX
You will be charged when the project needs to collect funds.
Need to update your credit card?  Click here.
Cart
[Qty] × [Item Name]
Shipping Address
[Address Line 1]

[Address Line 2]

[City][State][Zip Code]
[Country]
Want to cancel your order?  Click here.
***
Once again, thank you for all your support!
-[Project Creator Name]

Pre-Order Credit Card Has Been Successfully Charged Email

This email is sent when you attempt to process credit cards that your pre-order backers have entered.

---

Subject: Your payment has been processed for [Project Name]

Hi [Backer Name],

Thanks again for supporting [Project Name]!
We successfully charged [$X] to the credit card you provided for your pre-order items.
If you want to review your information,  follow this link.
If you think this charge is an error, please email [Project Creator Email] and you'll get sorted right away.
Thanks again for your support,
[Project Creator Name]
I If you have any questions, contact us here.  Thank you! [Project Name] is proudly using BackerKit to manage pre-orders and customer happiness :)

Pre-Order Credit Card Errored Email

This email is sent when you attempt to process credit cards that your pre-order backers have entered. If the credit card is declined, the pre-order backer will receive this email asking them to update their credit card. Once the backer updates, the system will attempt to process the card again.

---

Subject: Your payment has failed for [Project Name]. Please update

Hi [Backer Name],
Thanks again for supporting [Project Name]!
Our system just tried to charge [$X] to the credit card to the credit card provided for your pre-order items, but the charge failed.
Please update your payment information. It only takes a second!
Once we have your updated information, the system will retry the charge, and you should be good to go.
Thanks again for your support,
[Project Creator Name]

P.S. We're not the bank or the phone company—you're not in trouble! We understand that minor glitches like this happen, so if you need any help sorting things out, contact us. Thanks for being with us!

[Project Name] is proudly using BackerKit to manage pre-orders and customer happiness :)

Want to cancel your order?  Contact Us.
Did this answer your question? Thanks for the feedback There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.

Still need help? Contact Us Contact Us