FAQs
How to share on social media
- Post on your Facebook timeline with your fundraiser link and a brief description.
- Create a post on your Instagram and choose a compelling photo to accompany it.
- Add to your Instagram story a couple times a week, or even daily, with updates about your fundraiser.
How do you get more people to see your GoFundMe? ›
Tag your friends and family on social media to make it easier for them to re-share your posts and reach more people. Or consider posting your fundraiser in a forum or group that's related to your cause. It's great to have your fundraiser link handy in case someone asks how they can help.
What is the best strategy for GoFundMe? ›
Share your fundraiser early and often
We've seen that organizers who share their GoFundMe early and often are more likely to reach their goal. A GoFundMe shared 6-10 times in the first three days is twice as likely to reach its fundraising goal than one shared fewer times or more than three days after creation.
How do I get more exposure on GoFundMe? ›
Share your fundraiser frequently
A large part of your fundraiser's success will come from the number of times that it's shared on social media channels. Using networks such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Nextdoor, and WhatsApp will help your fundraiser stay relevant and gain the maximum amount of exposure.
How do I make my GoFundMe go viral? ›
Trigger shares with high-quality photos. If you don't have the time or the resources to create a video, high-quality photos that evoke powerful emotional responses can be used to help your fundraiser go viral. Get creative and brainstorm photo ideas that will whoa potential donors.
How do you get people to share your GoFundMe? ›
So long as those you're asking to share have your fundraiser link, it will be very easy for them to share. Your fundraiser will have a "Share" button right above the "Donate now" button, and clicking it will bring up a few different quick and easy sharing options.
How do I boost my GoFundMe? ›
All of GoFundMe's fundraiser sharing options
- Create a Facebook Life Event. Facebook Life Events can increase your reach exponentially. ...
- Share on Facebook. Our research shows that Facebook shares are valuable. ...
- Post a fundraiser update. ...
- Tweet your fundraiser link. ...
- Share by email.
How much does GoFundMe take on a $100 donation? ›
No fee to create a fundraiser
It's always free to start and manage a fundraiser on GoFundMe. To help us cover payment processing, there's a transaction fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation.
Why is no one donating to my GoFundMe? ›
When people don't feel a personal connection to your fundraiser, they're less likely to donate. The key to fixing this is by sharing personal stories or testimonials that highlight the impact of your cause.
How to get traffic to your GoFundMe? ›
Tips for promoting your GoFundMe online:
- Ensure your fundraiser description is ready. Why are you raising money? ...
- Be specific with your ask. People want to see their donations as significant and important. ...
- Share regularly. ...
- Ask friends and family to share on your behalf.
Turns out people are the most generous during the lunch hours from about 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST. Our data also shows that people are also giving later at night after dinner hours, around 8:00 and 9:00 PM EST. Make sure you keep your audience's time zone in mind!
What is a good starting goal for GoFundMe? ›
In general, we recommend starting small. People are more likely to give to your cause if they feel they can make a measurable difference. If your fundraiser goal is $50,000, people might feel like their $30 donation won't have a significant impact.
Where is the best place to promote GoFundMe? ›
Put up flyers with your fundraiser link at local events, places of worship, alumni groups, gyms, coffee shops, or wherever you spend time in your community. Making a QR code that links to your GoFundMe is another great way to help people quickly find your fundraiser.
What to say on a GoFundMe post? ›
How to Write a GoFundMe Fundraiser Story that Inspires Donations
- Get inspiration from great storytellers. ...
- Start with a personal introduction. ...
- Define the essential pieces of your story. ...
- Share the challenges you have faced. ...
- Emphasize the turning point that led you to start a GoFundMe. ...
- Form a connection with potential donors.
How to promote GoFundMe without social media? ›
Tips for Effective Online Fundraising Without Social Media
- Meet with people in person. ...
- Ask your friends and family to share with their networks. ...
- Reach out over the phone. ...
- Connect with others through email. ...
- Share your fundraiser via text. ...
- Promote your fundraiser at events. ...
- Post your fundraiser on bulletin boards.
How do you get the money raised on GoFundMe? ›
Our payment partners are not able to issue checks. You can only receive funds via direct deposit to a bank account. Online payment systems, like PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp, often don't meet document requirements. Online banks, like Ally Bank, are the better option.
How to get celebrities to donate to your GoFundMe online? ›
Your pitch should explain how the celebrity's participation will build their brand, increase their influence, and enhance their pubic credibility. Avoid writing a pitch that only explains what you want the celebrity to give without detailing what they will receive in return. A good partnership is mutually beneficial.
How to get help on GoFundMe? ›
How to contact our team:
- Click the "Contact us" button to the right or at the bottom of each Help Center article.
- Engage with our HelperBot, Ray, to see if it can help find your answer.
- If your question is still not answered, Ray will gather your information for our team and then connect you via chat or email.