Raising funds for a charity
Charity fundraisers connected to PayPal Giving Fund can only be run in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and Australia. Fundraisers for charities in other countries will need to set up a personal fundraiser instead.
There are two ways to raise funds for a charity on GoFundMe. You can start a charity fundraiser, which means funds are sent directly to the charity through PayPal Giving Fund, or you can start a personal fundraiser, which means funds are sent to a personal or business/organization bank account.
To start a charity fundraiser, make sure the charity you’d like to benefit is part of our database. Fees are slightly different for charity fundraisers, so please review our pricing policy before making your decision.
How to set up a charity fundraiser
- Go to GoFundMe search page, and select "Nonprofits"
- Search for the nonprofit you'd like to support, and click onto their Nonprofit page
- Select "Start a GoFundMe", and we'll create your 1-click fundraiser in just a few minutes
- Review the fundraiser we've started for you, and click continute
- Opt in or out of messaging from the nonprofit you're fundraising for, and then click "Complete fundraiser"
If you're being asked to set up bank transfers but want the funds to go straight to the charity, you'll need to transfer funds to your own bank account or add a beneficiary. Unfortunately, we can’t convert a personal fundraiser to a charity fundraiser once funds are raised. If you know someone from the charity who can withdraw the funds, you can add them as the beneficiary. Otherwise, the best course of action is to send the funds to your bank account and deliver them to the charity outside of GoFundMe. While it may not have been your first choice, it can be rewarding to deliver the funds in a personal way!
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