Learn how fundraising works
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Your first week
Start your fundraiser on the right note with these tips.
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Tips for receiving your first donations
We've put together a list of tips and tasks to help you get your first donation.
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Team fundraising
Team fundraisers are shown to raise 3x more funds.
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Key practices
We've seen success from GoFundMe fundraisers that take these steps.
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Bank transfer deadlines
When setting up transfers you’ll provide basic personal and bank details, and you may be prompted to upload verification documents.
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Running a fundraiser for a funeral or memorial
We've put together some helpful tips to make running a fundraiser for a funeral or memorial as easy as possible.
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How to create donation momentum on your fundraiser
After your first couple a donations, try out these tips to keep encouraging donors to visit your fundraiser.
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Strategies to help you meet your fundraising goal
Check out these tips and tricks for making a final push to reach your fundraiser goal.
Create your fundraiser
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Creating a fundraiser
Learn about the process to create a GoFundMe from start to finish.
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Writing your story
We'll help you with tips and best practices to tell your story.
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Choosing a title and customizing your link
We encourage you to use your title and customized link to summarize your story.
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Using videos
Videos help GoFundMe organizers tell their stories and connect with potential donors.
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Choose the right cover photo
Make a good first impression by choosing an impactful cover photo.
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Choosing your goal amount
Encourage donations by setting a realistic goal for your cause.
Get the word out
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How to share your fundraiser with the most potential donors
Learn the best ways to share your fundraiser with those you are close to and also those who you may not have spoken to for a while.
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Posting updates
The update feature allows you to keep current and potential donors involved in your journey.
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Sharing offline
Learn how to share your fundraiser outside of social media.
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Sending thank yous
GoFundMe's thank you functionality allows you to easily express your gratitude.
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Sharing on Instagram
Learn best practices for sharing your fundraiser on Instagram.
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Sharing on social media
Make the most of social media by following these sharing strategies.
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Ask others to share your fundraiser
Increase the reach of your fundraiser by asking others to share.
Transfer your funds
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Set up transfers
To set up bank transfers, follow these steps.
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Uploading documents
Our payment processor may request documents in order to ensure your money reaches you safely.
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Accepting a beneficiary
A step by step guide to accept a beneficiary invite and receive funds directly to your bank account.
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Receiving your funds
Understand how processing and verification timelines will affect when you receive funds.
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Manually adding bank details
If you don't want to log into your online bank portal, you can enter your details manually.