# Welcome We are thrilled to have you here! This guide is designed to be your trusted companion as you navigate the intricacies of conducting a Quadratic Funding (QF) round on Gitcoin’s Grants Stack. \ 🎯 **Purpose of Runbooks** Our goal is to demystify the process of setting up, managing, and completing a successful QF round. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned round operator, this guide will provide you with the necessary insights, strategies, and best practices.
👥 **Who Should Read These?** This guide is tailored for: * **For Round Operators**: Ideal for those planning to conduct QF rounds within their ecosystems. * **For Ecosystems**: Geared towards ecosystems aiming to upgrade their grant programs from manual spreadsheet management to a more streamlined, tech-driven approach. * **For Community-Driven Decision Makers**: Perfect for anyone interested in understanding community preferences and empowering them to decide which projects deserve funding. 📖 **What's Inside?** * **Round Setup**: Step-by-step instructions and best practices to plan and finalize your QF round. * **Eligibility, Application and Appeal Process**: Detailed information on setting up eligibility criteria, application process and appeal process. * **Reviewing Results**: Guidance on how to analyze round outcomes effectively. * **Post-Round Activities**: Best practices for post-round analysis and payouts. * **Safety Protocols**: Essential safety measures to ensure a smooth round. * **Marketing Strategies**: Proven marketing techniques to maximize the impact of your round.