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 make a difference. Fundraisers started for someone else raise, on average, 5x more than those started for yourself.
No fee to start fundraising
With GoFundMe’s smart tools, it’s easy to publish your fundraiser in just a few clicks.
Step 1
Our tools will help you write an effective story, add photos or videos, and set your goal.
Step 2
Share with friends and family to get donations early. Check your dashboard often for tips.
Step 3
You can transfer funds safely, securely, and at any time—even before reaching your goal.
Safely support fundraisers for people seeking help.
With AI-powered tools, built-in sharing features and other resources, 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.
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.
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.
If the person you’re fundraising for is not able to add banking information, you can connect your bank account, and then transfer or send them the money outside of GoFundMe.
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 is the #1 crowdfunding platform, trusted by millions of people.
More than $50M is raised a week on GoFundMe to support people like you
