Starting and running a fundraiser
Getting Started
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Learn about GoFundMe fees
No fee to create a fundraiser It’s always free to start and manage a fundra...
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How fundraising works on GoFundMe
In this article, we’ll explain how GoFundMe, and crowdfunding in general, wo...
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Creating a GoFundMe from start to finish
We're happy that you're considering GoFundMe to help you fundraise for the e...
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Your first week of fundraising
The first week after creating your fundraiser is an opportunity to build int...
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Countries supported on GoFundMe
There are currently 20 countries where we can send funds, and the person wi...
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Organising a fundraiser for the California Wildfires
Our hearts are with those impacted by the wildfires in California. If you ar...
Fundraising Strategies
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Four key actions for your GoFundMe fundraiser
Whether you're just getting started or have already launched your fundraiser...
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Running your fundraiser with recurring donations
Please note: Some fundraisers in Italy and Canada may not have recurring don...
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Strategies to help you meet your fundraising goal
Once you've shared your fundraiser and received donations from your close fr...
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Tips for receiving your first donations
We've put together some helpful tips so you can start your fundraiser off on...
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Running a fundraiser for a funeral or memorial
We’re sorry for the circumstances that have brought you to GoFundMe. This is...
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How to share your fundraiser with the most potential donors
We all have circles of connections in our lives. Robin Dunbar is a psycholog...
Sharing on Socials
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Increase your reach with auto-generated sharing features
Sharing is easier than ever with GoFundMe’s auto-generated sharing features....
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Amplify your GoFundMe on your next stream – Live fundraising tools Beta
Activate your community for good on your next live stream with GoFundMe’s Li...
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Using Instagram to promote your fundraiser
Instagram is a powerful and popular tool for getting the word out about your...
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Sharing your GoFundMe on social media
Sharing your GoFundMe with your social network is often the key to success w...
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Sharing your GoFundMe on Nextdoor
Nextdoor is an online platform that builds community among neighbours, and i...
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Sharing your fundraiser on Instagram
Posting on Instagram is a great way to share your GoFundMe link along with a...
Sharing Outside of Socials
Editing Your Fundraiser
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Editing the content of your fundraiser
Only the organiser can edit the fundraiser. If you're the beneficiary or a c...
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Reactivating your fundraiser
If your fundraiser is showing as "Deleted" in your GoFundMe account, we can ...
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Turning off words of support
Supporters are able to leave messages, also known as words of support, with ...
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Choosing a title and customising your link
For the same reason we encourage posting about your fundraiser multiple time...
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Ending your fundraiser
When you've finished raising funds, you have a couple of options to close yo...
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Writing your story - Sharing your need
Sharing your fundraiser is the key to getting donations, but the true found...