> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.helpyousponsor.com/guides/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.helpyousponsor.com/guides/core-features/program-management/manage-programs-and-campaigns.md). # Manage Programs Manage Programs is where you view and manage recipient sponsorship programs in HelpYouSponsor. These are the programs donors use to sponsor recipients or give toward recipient-based designations. To open this page, go to **Programs > Recipients** in the main menu. The page title is **Recipients**, with the subtitle **Open recipient sponsorship programs.** If your role does not include program management permissions, you may see a read-only version of this page or fewer actions. For campaign fundraising and peer-to-peer fundraising, use **Programs > Campaigns** instead.

Programs > Recipients shows recipient sponsorship programs, setup status, and program actions.

## Recipients Overview The Recipients overview lists the sponsorship programs available to your account. From this page, you can: * Create a recipient sponsorship program. * Open recipients or designations for a program. * Resume setup for programs that still need configuration. * Manage a program's website, embed settings, public links, and donor login links. * Import data into a program. * Delete a program when it is no longer needed. The summary strip at the top gives a quick view of your program portfolio: * **Active**: programs currently listed on the page. * **Needs setup**: programs that still require configuration before they are ready. * **Public**: programs with a public donor-facing page ready to share. * **Recipients**: the total recipient count across visible programs. * **Raised**: the total raised amount, when your role has permission to view fundraising amounts. Use the grid and list buttons in the upper right to switch how programs are displayed. ## Creating a Program Click **Create a program** to open the Program Setup flow. The setup flow walks you through the reusable pieces a recipient sponsorship program needs before it is ready to share.

Program Setup starts by asking which workflow the program should use.

The setup steps are: * **Type**: choose the program workflow. * **Name**: enter the program name and abbreviation. * **Settings**: attach a compatible program setting. * **Forms**: attach donor and recipient forms. * **Emails**: attach email templates. * **Review**: confirm the program is ready or save it for later. For recipient sponsorship programs, choose one of these setup paths: * **Fixed sponsor slots**: use this when each recipient needs a set number of sponsor spots. * **Flexible contributions**: use this when sponsors contribute toward a recipient or designation without a fixed sponsor-count limit. The shared setup screen may also show **Campaign** and **Peer-to-peer** options. Use those from **Programs > Campaigns** when you are creating a campaign fundraising page or peer-to-peer fundraising program. The **Program readiness** panel shows what is required before the program is ready to share: * Program created * Program setting * Payment methods * Donor form * Recipient form * Email templates * SMS templates, when available, are optional If you do not already have the needed setup pieces, HelpYouSponsor can create starter settings, recommended forms, and starter email templates during setup. If you need to pause, use **Save and continue later** and resume setup from the program card. ## Program Cards Each program appears as a card with a summary of the program and its current state. A program card can show: * Program name * Type badge, such as **Fixed slots** or **Flexible contributions** * Status badge, such as **Public**, **Ready**, **Needs setup**, or **Updating** * Recipient or designation metrics * Sponsored slots, available slots, raised amount, sponsors, or setup progress depending on the program type * Progress bar, when progress is available * **Open** action for ready programs * **Setup** action for programs that still need configuration * **Manage** action * **Public page** action when the public page is ready * Three-dot menu with **Import** and **Delete Program** Click **Open** to view and manage the recipients or designations connected to that program. Click **Manage** to open the Website & Embed workspace for a ready public program. If the program is not fully configured yet, **Manage** or **Setup** resumes the setup flow instead. ## Importing and Deleting Use the three-dot menu on a program card for additional actions. Select **Import** to open the import wizard scoped to that program. Use this when you need to import data such as recipients, donors, sponsorship relationships, payments, photos, or documents. Select **Delete Program** to start the delete confirmation flow. Only delete a program when you are sure it is no longer needed, because deleting a program can affect the records, forms, settings, and public pages connected to it. ## Managing Website, Embed, and Donor Links Public links and donor login links are managed from **Website & Embed**.

Website & Embed shows readiness, public links, donor login links, preview, and program settings.

From Website & Embed, you can: * Review **Readiness** before sharing the program. * Copy **Public Links**, such as **Infinite Scrolling**, **Pagination**, **External Data Entry**, and **Random Single Recipient**. * Copy **Login Links**, including **Donor Login** and **Program Donor Login**. * Preview the donor-facing page in the embedded preview. * Switch the preview between desktop and mobile layouts. * Use **Preview** to open the public page. * Use **Copy link** to copy the main public page link. * Adjust settings in **Appearance**, **Public**, **Checkout**, **Portal**, **Embed**, and **Advanced**. * Use **Save copy now** when a setting is shared and you want the change to apply only to this program. * Use **Need help?** options such as **Embed guide** or **Send to web developer**. For the full website workflow, see [Website & Embed](/guides/core-features/program-management/website-and-embed.md). ## Related Guides * [First Program Setup](/guides/getting-started/account-setup/first-program-setup.md) * [Campaign Setup](/guides/getting-started/account-setup/campaign-setup.md) * [Website & Embed](/guides/core-features/program-management/website-and-embed.md) * [Program Forms](/guides/core-features/program-management/program-forms.md) * [Program Settings](/guides/core-features/program-management/program-settings.md)