For Creators


Become a Creator on the APA Marketplace 


Turn your expertise into income while supporting fellow advocates.

The Advocates Paying Advocates Marketplace is the first digital marketplace built specifically for advocates and survivor-leaders supporting adults, children, and youth survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking. Share your training materials, templates, toolkits, and resources with advocates, leaders, volunteers, educators, businesses, and communities who need them - and earn income doing it.

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Why Sell on the APA Marketplace?

Keep More of What You Earn
Our creators keep 85%-90% of every sale - among the highest commission rates of any digital marketplace. We believe your expertise deserves fair compensation.

Reach Your Ideal Audience
Your products are seen by advocates actively searching for violence prevention resources. No competing with unrelated content.

Simple Digital Delivery
Upload your files, set your price, and we handle the rest. Buyers get instant downloads, you get paid.

Support from Someone Who Understands
This marketplace was built by an advocate with 28 years of experience in advocacy and service. We deeply understand your work and your mission.

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What Can You Sell?

Our marketplace features 40 product categories across three pillars:

PILLAR 1: Leadership and Organizational Capacity
Strategic planning templates, board development guides, grant writing tools, fundraising resources, policy templates, and leadership curricula.

PILLAR 2: Peer Support and Frontline Tools
Advocate wellness resources, supervision frameworks, training curricula, job aids, facilitation guides, and self-care toolkits.

PILLAR 3: Enterprise and Business Development
Consulting frameworks, workshop curricula, business planning templates, marketing guides, and contract templates.

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Membership Options

Free Creator - $0/month
- Keep 85% of every sale
- Up to 5 products
- Monthly payouts ($25 minimum)
- Basic analytics
- Perfect for getting started

Pro Creator - $149/year
- Keep 88% of every sale
- Unlimited products
- Weekly or monthly payouts ($10 minimum)
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- 2 featured product slots

Organization - $249/year
- Keep 90% of every sale (best rate)
- Unlimited products
- On-demand payouts (no minimum)
- Team access (up to 5 members)
- Dedicated account manager
- 5 featured product slots

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How It Works

Step 1: Apply
Complete a brief application that explains your background and what you want to sell.

Step 2: Get Approved
We review applications to ensure fit with our marketplace community.

Step 3: Upload Your Products
Add your digital files, descriptions, pricing, and preview images.

Step 4: Start Earning
Once approved, your products are live and available to buyers.

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Ready to Get Started?

Join a community of advocates turning their expertise into supplemental income and mentoring opportunities for advocates supporting survivors every day. 

Apply to Become a Creator

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Questions? Visit our Resources and Policies page or contact us at support@advocatespayingadvocates.com

Your Mission. Your Financial Future. Both Matter.