Here at GoFundMe, we’ve empowered more than 50 million individuals to spread compassion. Our mission is simple: we want to help you raise money for what matters most. Whether it’s starting a memorial fund, finding emergency financial assistance, or paying for a service dog, we understand that every dollar counts. Our fundraising platform allows you to keep even more of the money you raise without worrying about financial barriers.
Our crowdfunding platform has helped people around the globe raise over $9 billion for causes that make a difference. Here are just a few other reasons why GoFundMe stands apart from other online donation platforms.
Making crowdfunding available to everyone may have you asking questions like, “Is GoFundMe free?” and, “How does fundraising really work?”
Our community of generous donors allows us to keep GoFundMe. Donors are able to leave a voluntary tip when they contribute to a cause on GoFundMe, and these tips allow us to maintain our platform, continue helping those in need, and pay our dedicated employees.
GoFundMe offers fundraising
Competitors charge a platform fee
It’s important to understand that payment processing fees are different from platform fees.
While GoFundMe fees no longer exist, payment processors like WePay and PayPal charge recipients a standard processing fee (2.9% + $.30 per transaction). This allows for credit card processing and the safe transfer of funds.
These payment processing fees are deducted from the donation total. For example, when someone donates $100 through GoFundMe, the payment processing fee would come to $3.20 (2.9% of the total plus $0.30).
GoFundMe saves you money by charging no platform fee.
Millions of people have used our crowdfunding platform to raise money for themselves or others in need. We hope that our no fee fundraising platform allows you to meet your fundraising goals, find financial relief, and help others who need it most.
When looking for the right fundraising site for you it’s important to look at other features besides fees. Here are a few features to look for in addition to no platform fees:
Fundraising tips and guides
Fast customer support
Donor protection
Team fundraising
Customizable campaign pages
Mobile app
As the leader in online fundraising GoFundMe offers a platform for users to raise funds for a variety of categories. With no platform fee, a mobile app, and the first donor protection guarantee, GoFundMe provides a comprehensive fundraising platform with useful resources.
This platform offers a donation software that users can embed into their website. They help you keep track of your donor data for simplified reporting.
This platform is focused on helping people raise money for personal causes. They rely on voluntary tips from people that donate to fundraisers on their site. They provide a blog with fundraising resources and offer email for customer support.
This fundraising site provides a 0% platform fee for organizers option where they ask donors for an optional tip. You can use it to raise money for nonprofits and personal causes.