Gofundme Review

GOFUNDME REVIEW

GOFUNDME REVIEW SUMMARY

√ Charity Fundraising

√ Reaching the funding goal is optional (you keep the donations of any amount)

√ 8% Total Fee for Received Donations

√ Withdraw anytime via Bank Wire and Checks

◙ SUPPORTED PROJECTS

GoFundMe enables individuals to raise funds for a wide range of personal or charitable causes. Whether you're supporting a favorite nonprofit or helping a friend in need, GoFundMe is ideal for fundraising efforts related to medical expenses, education, volunteer programs, youth sports, memorials, animal welfare, and more.

• CHARITY

◙ SUPPORTED COUNTRIES / CURRENCIES

Supported countries for initiators include the United States of America ($USD), the United Kingdom (£GBP), Canada ($CAD), Australia ($AUD), and some European Union countries using the Euro as their official currency (€EUR).

• European countries include Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Austria

• Note that campaigns may receive donations from around the world.

◙ WHO IS GOFUNDME

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Diego, California, GoFundMe has become one of the leading crowdfunding platforms in the world. To date, it has facilitated the raising of over $1 billion for a wide variety of causes. The company also prides itself on offering some of the fastest customer support response times in the industry.

• 5-Minute Email Support

• Mobile-Friendly Campaigns

• No deadlines or goal requirements

• Keep every donation you receive

• No penalties for missing goals

◙ GOFUNDME COST OF SERVICES

GoFundMe charges two fees. A basic 5% fee on every donation received, which happens automatically. In addition, GoFundMe will charge another 3% for every donation as a processing fee. 

• FREE TO CREATE A CAMPAIGN

• 5% FEE FROM EVERY DONATION RECEIVED

• 3% AS PROCESSION FEE

• DONORS ARE NOT CHARGED

◙ WITHDRAW FUNDS FROM GOFUNDME

Once a fundraising campaign starts receiving donations, initiators can request a withdrawal anytime. Withdrawing funds does not affect the progress meter of a GoFundMe campaign.

By clicking the 'Withdraw' button, the balance can be directly deposited into a bank account. US residents may also request a check.

• WITHDRAW ANYTIME

• PROGRESS METER NOT AFFECTED

• WITHDRAWALS USUALLY TAKE 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS

• FUNDS RECEIVED IN BANK ACCOUNTS

• BANK CHECK OPTIONAL (ONLY US USERS)

◙ PROJECT TIME LIMITS

GoFundMe places no deadlines or time limits on fundraising campaigns. Each campaign remains active until the organizer chooses to stop accepting donations or manually removes the campaign. For those who prefer a more structured approach, organizers can select the “All-or-Nothing” option during the sign-up process, which allows them to set a specific funding goal and deadline.

• NO TIME LIMITS / DEADLINES

◙ OTHER FUNDING FEATURES BY GOFUNDME

These are some additional funding features:

• Raise money for a friend

• All campaigns are public (not private campaigns)

• email notification is sent after every donation is made to a campaign

• Built-in social features such as Facebook posting and email invitations

• Export the information of your Donors

◙ CONTACT GOFUNDME

GoFundMe.com, 1010 Second Ave, Suite 1770, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

GoFundMe Phone: 619-721-FUND (3863)

GoFundMe Email Support: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GoFundMe Legal: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GoFundMe WebSite: www.gofundme.com

◙ GoFundMe Review