Start a nonprofit fundraiser for special occasions
Honor life’s big moments by giving back. Start a nonprofit fundraiser for your birthday, wedding, or a memorial.
Everything you need to help your fundraiser succeed is here. Start fundraising on GoFundMe today
How it works
Step 1
Choose a nonprofit
Find a nonprofit you love, whether it’s supporting medical research, education, or animal welfare. With 1.4M nonprofits, there’s something for everyone to support.
Step 2
Select your occasion
Pick from popular occasions like birthdays, weddings, holidays, and memorials. You can always skip this step and come back to it later.
Step 3
Launch in minutes
Use our templates and AI-powered tools to easily write your story, add a fundraiser title, and upload an image. All it takes is a few clicks.
Popular occasions for nonprofit fundraisers
Birthdays
Ask loved ones to celebrate your special occasion by starting a fundraiser for a nonprofit that you care about.
Memorials
Honor a loved one by starting a nonprofit fundraiser in their memory.
Weddings
Invite guests to celebrate your love by starting a fundraiser for a nonprofit that resonates with both you.
Expert tips to help you succeed
Get inspired by these successful fundraisers
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Donate for National Immigrant Justice Center
This year for my birthday, I’m asking for donations to the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) instead of gifts. I’ve always admired their dedication to ensuring human rights protections for low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It is more important now than ever.
Donate to Support Glen Rock Grad Ball – Class of 2026
For generations, Glen Rock High School has celebrated its graduates with something truly extraordinary: the Grad Ball. On graduation night, while the rest of the community cheers their milestone, our seniors step into a magical, once-in-a-lifetime celebration – a late-night event built entirely… Read more
Tee It Up for Tucker: A Golf Learning Center for Maine Youth
We’re raising funds for something Tucker would’ve loved—a Golf Learning Center in Freeport, Maine, where kids can learn the game without needing a trust fund or a polo shirt collection. This new not-for-profit center, part of Maine Golf’s Capital Campaign, will make… Read more
Support AYBSA 8 year old regional champs at the World Series
After an incredible summer of dedication, sweat, and pure love for the game, our 8-year-old All Stars have done the unthinkable – they are the District 7, Eastern Massachusetts, and the New England Regional Champions… and now they’re heading to the Cal Ripken… Read more
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Questions about fundraising on GoFundMe
How does the nonprofit receive the money I raise?
Funds are processed by our payment partners, who deliver money directly to the nonprofit on your behalf. As the fundraiser organizer, you don’t need to take any additional steps to transfer the funds to the nonprofit. This is just one of many ways we make fundraising easy for you and ensure nonprofits gets funds quickly.
Can I change my goal after I publish my fundraiser?
Yes, you can raise (or lower) your fundraising goal at any time. We also suggest goal amounts based on thousands of nonprofit fundraisers to help you succeed.
How much of the money I raise does the nonprofit keep?
One small transaction fee of 2.2% + $0.30 is automatically deducted from each donation of a verified nonprofit fundraiser. There is no fee to start a nonprofit fundraiser on GoFundMe. For more information, visit the GoFundMe pricing page.
Can I add friends and family as team members?
Yes, if you are fundraising as part of a team, you can add team members to help you run the fundraiser after the fundraiser is set up. Visit this tips article for advice on using team members to help your GoFundMe reach its goal.
I work for a nonprofit. Can I start a GoFundMe for my nonprofit?
Yes. Starting a GoFundMe for your nonprofit is a great way to quickly raise money.
What image should I use for my nonprofit fundraiser?
We recommend that you use a photo or video that helps to explain why you are fundraising. If you’re fundraising for your birthday, for example, you can upload a photo of yourself holding a sign or doing something related to the nonprofit. If you don’t want to use a photo, you can always use the nonprofit’s logo.