The GoFundMe fundraiser link is the bridge between social networks and your fundraiser. The link is how you share your GoFundMe and how your networks will see your fundraiser. The link is also how social networks share your GoFundMe for you. This is why the fundraiser link is so very important.
GoFundMe will always assign you a link, which is unique to your fundraiser. You can choose to customize this link. Even after you customize your link, both the original link and the custom link will work.
Customizing Your Link
Your link helps people find and share your GoFundMe. This is what people will use to find and donate to your fundraiser, so it's important that it's easy to remember.
Let’s take a quick look at two examples:
- www.gofundme.com/help-gary-stay-in-school-this-semester
- www.gofundme.com/HelpGary
The second example is much easier to type and find. As a rule of thumb, try to make your link as clear and simple as possible. The link should also let your donors know how they can take action. In this case, all Gary’s network needs to do is see the link and they will know he needs help.
To customize your link from your computer, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your GoFundMe account and select the fundraiser you’d like to edit
- Click the 'Edit' tab on the left-hand side underneath the fundraiser title
- Click the ‘Additional options’ button
- Create your fundraiser link and click 'Save' at the bottom of the page
To customize your link from your phone, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your GoFundMe account and select the fundraiser you’d like to edit
- Tap 'Edit'
- Type your new fundraiser link
- Tap ‘Save’ in the top right corner
If you've already customized your link and would like to edit it, just contact our team here and we'd be happy to help.
How Do I Share My Fundraiser Link?
There are many ways you can share your fundraiser link. See: 25 Creative Tips for Sharing Your GoFundMe.
First, when you sign in to your GoFundMe account, click the 'Share' button, at the top of your Dashboard. Once there, you will see the 'Facebook,' 'Twitter,' and 'Email' options. Sharing from there is a simple way to share your fundraiser link with your social networks.
We also suggest texting your fundraiser link to your friends right when you launch your fundraiser. See: Top 9 Ways to Share From Your Phone. This will ensure they see your fundraiser as soon as possible, and can offer feedback. You can then share your fundraiser link through Facebook message, email, or even over the phone.