Policy for Running an Election Fundraiser

If you’re financing an election campaign through GoFundMe, your fundraiser must be compliant with all regulatory requirements for political fundraising set by your electoral body. Electoral fundraising often has specific requirements surrounding what can be accepted and requires specific data from donors.

Keep in mind that it's your responsibility to ensure you’re complying with all relevant election laws and regulations.

Data Collection and Financial Reporting

Contribution limits and financial reporting rules may apply to election fundraisers. GoFundMe does not necessarily collect all information that is required from a donor at checkout, and it is the organizer’s responsibility to gather this information. This may include collecting further information from donors.

Donations should only be made by individuals who can legally support the candidate.

If there are any donations you cannot accept, or are unsure of, our team is standing by to help you refund those. 

Tip: Try adding your donor requirements as a disclaimer to your fundraiser story for full transparency. See your electoral body for more information on donor requirements. See examples you might include below:

"This fundraiser cannot accept donations over $ X from one person and cannot take an anonymous donation of over $ X. You may be contacted after your donation to confirm some extra information."

"By donating, you confirm that you meet local requirements to donate. For more information take a look at this website: [include link to your local electoral body - see below]"

Click on your country’s name on the table below to access relevant resources:

Our team may reach out to you once your fundraiser has been created to request additional information to confirm that you have taken steps to ensure your fundraising efforts are compliant with electoral financing requirements. 

As a reminder, you agree not to use GoFundMe services for the following: 

• electoral fundraising unless the fundraiser is directly managed by the candidate or their committee; 
• any election fundraiser in an unsupported country unless run by a registered organization within a supported country;

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