Start a business fundraiser on GoFundMe
With no fee to start a fundraiser or pressure to reach your goal, fundraising on GoFundMe is a trusted choice for business owners.
No fee to start fundraising
$50M a week is raised to support people like you
With GoFundMe’s smart tools, it’s easy to publish your fundraiser in just a few clicks.
Step 1
Create your fundraiser
Our tools will help you write an effective story, add photos or videos, and set your goal.
Step 2
Share your fundraiser link
Share with friends and family to get donations early. Check your dashboard often for tips.
Step 3
Transfer to your bank
You can transfer funds safely, securely, and at any time—even before reaching your goal.
Make donations with confidence
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Safely support fundraisers for people seeking to help businesses.
Why start a business fundraiser on GoFundMe?
Launching a business fundraiser on GoFundMe provides a straightforward and effective path to turning your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. As the world’s leading community-powered fundraising platform, GoFundMe empowers business owners to connect directly with a supportive network of donors eager to support new ventures and innovative ideas. Whether you are beginning a startup, expanding your small business, or overcoming financial hurdles, GoFundMe’s platform offers easy-to-use tools for your business needs.
Frequently asked questions
No. You can securely set up your bank transfer and start receiving your funds within 3–5 days—and you can adjust your fundraising goal anytime.
Include as many details as you feel comfortable sharing about the costs you need support for—that helps potential donors feel confident in supporting your business.
Once your business fundraiser is published, you can add team members from your fundraiser dashboard to help manage it.
Setting up and verifying transfers typically takes 3–7 business days or longer, and once the first transfer is sent, it usually takes 2–5 business days to reach the bank account.
Yes—videos are a great way to showcase your small business and connect with potential supporters.
A small transaction fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per donation is deducted—that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your fundraiser.
GoFundMe supports fundraisers in 20 countries with payment processor support; check the full list to make sure your country and currency are supported.
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