We know it might be tricky to decide what your goal amount should be for your fundraiser, but the good news is that you can change it at any time. Also, there isn't a requirement to reach your goal, and you'll still be able to withdraw all funds raised.
One important thing to keep in mind is there will be a transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30 per donation) applied to the funds. These fees include debit and credit charges and help to ensure your funds are processed securely. To account for these fees, we suggest making your fundraising goal slightly higher than the actual amount you need.
Check out our pricing page for an example of how fees are calculated.
How to edit your goal amount
You'll be able to increase or decrease your goal amount at any point. Simply follow these steps from within your GoFundMe account:
- Select "Edit" button below your fundraiser title
- Edit your "Flexible goal" amount, and then click "Publish changes"