Starting a fundraiser isn’t just about raising money — it’s about offering hope, love, and community. By starting a GoFundMe for someone you care about, you have the power to bring people together to make a difference.
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Click the ‘Start a GoFundMe’ button to get started. You’ll be guided by prompts to add fundraiser details and set your goal, which can be changed anytime.
Once live, share your fundraiser link with friends and family to start gaining momentum. Sharing is the best way to get the word out.
You can securely send funds raised to the person you are fundraising for so funds are delivered directly where they are needed.
Val Stunja lost everything in Hurricane Helene. Her Florida coastal home was destroyed and now she has survived a second hurricane, Milton, thanks to friends who live outside the immediate impact area. Her friend John started a fundraiser to help get Val back on her feet, and now Val… Read more
Ms. Linda has been working at her school for 15 years, and during that time, became a beloved staff member by her fellow teachers and students alike. For Christmas, staff members rallied with student families to raise money so that Ms. Linda could finally have a new set of chairs… Read more
Asia Verbrugge’s mom is on medical leave from work due to her Cushing’s syndrome, but her FMLA payments come in too late to cover the rent and groceries upfront. Asia set up a GoFundMe to help her mom and her two young siblings get through the difficult time.
Absolutely! Raising money for someone else is not only okay, it’s often one of the most compassionate and impactful ways to offer support. By starting a GoFundMe on someone’s behalf, you’re offering a lifeline during difficult times, relief from financial worries, and allowing them to focus on what matters most. But before you start a fund, it’s important to ensure that you have the person’s permission (or the family’s permission, if appropriate) and that you’re transparent about how the funds will be used.
Yes, if you know a friend or loved one who needs help covering medical bills, starting a GoFundMe is a great way to help. We recommend you first ask if the person you are fundraising for is comfortable with you starting the fundraiser. Once you set up the fundraiser, you can invite them to set up bank transfers so they will receive the money directly. Learn more about inviting the person you are fundraising for to receive funds.
Yes, GoFundMe allows you to have the funds go directly to the person you’re raising money for. When setting up the fundraiser, you can invite the person to be the beneficiary. Then they will be able to add their banking information to the GoFundMe. This option adds transparency and peace of mind for both the donor and the recipient, ensuring that the funds reach the person in need as quickly and securely as possible. GoFundMe’s platform is designed to make this process simple and safe, so you can focus on raising support, knowing the money will get to where it’s needed most.
Yes, you can raise (or lower) your fundraising goal at any time.
The process of setting up and verifying transfers can take 3-7 business days or longer to complete. Then, once your first transfer is sent, it will take on average 2-5 business days for the funds to safely be deposited into the bank account on file.
One small transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30) is automatically deducted per donation—that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your cause. For more information and to estimate what you will receive, check out the GoFundMe pricing calculator.
Yes, you can add team members to help you run the fundraiser after the fundraiser is set up. Visit this help center article for a step-by-step guide to adding team members to your GoFundMe.
GoFundMe provides a simple, effective way to tell your loved one’s story and let others get involved in a meaningful way. With every donation, you are helping to lift the weight off their shoulders, reminding them they are not alone. And you give others the opportunity to show they care and be a part of something bigger.
Creating a GoFundMe fundraiser is a powerful act of compassion that can change lives. You don’t need to be an expert to start — just a caring person who wants to make a difference. Your community is stronger together, and you can be the catalyst for that change.
More than $50M is raised a week on GoFundMe to support people like you