Fundraising for Essentials
Asking for help can be hard, but you are not alone. Thousands of people ask for and receive help every day on GoFundMe. Start a fundraiser to help raise money for what you need.
What are people fundraising for on GoFundMe?
- Help with rent payment
- Gas and electric bills
- Food for families
- Cold weather essentials
- Holiday season expenses
The GoFundMe Basics
How do I start a GoFundMe?
Just tap the green ‘start a GoFundMe’ button on our app or website. Then write your story, set your fundraising goal (which you can lower or raise at any time), and start sharing your link.
Are there any fees?
One small transaction fee is automatically deducted per donation- that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your cause. Learn more about GoFundMe pricing.
Why GoFundMe?
GoFundMe is a powerful way to ask for help, trusted by over 100 million people. Whenever you need help, you can find it here.
Try these tips for your GoFundMe
1. Be specific with your needs when possible
The more people understand what you need, the more they will feel connected. If you need help with rent, give the amount you are fundraising for. For example, If you are fundraising for $1,300 rent, specify that in your fundraiser description.
2. Let people know of any timeliness
If you need to raise money by a specific date, let your potential donors know by including the date in your fundraiser description.
3. Use a photo if you feel comfortable
GoFundMe fundraisers with photos of who you are fundraising for help people who see your fundraiser recognize you (or the person you are fundraising for).
4. Share your fundraiser with friends and family first
Asking your closest friends and family if they can donate any amount and share the fundraiser with their networks is a good way to help build momentum for your fundraiser.