This article will walk you through each step of the process, from creating your GoFundMe account, to sharing your fundraiser.
Hi! I'm Jules. Thank you for considering GoFundMe to help you fundraise for the events and causes important to you.
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Where do you live?
Enter the location as the country of the bank account receiving the funds. This will also determine the currency collected.
What are you fundraising for?
Choosing a category is just a way to help other people to find your fundraiser, so you can select whichever seems closest to your situation.
What's your name?
The name you enter will be displayed publicly on the fundraiser page. If you don't want to use your full name, whether for safety or personal reasons, you can enter your chosen name here. Be sure to enter your legal name when it comes time to set up transfers.
Who are you fundraising for?
If you'll be managing transfers yourself, whether to a personal or company account, select "Yourself". If you'll need to add a beneficiary, select "Someone else". And if you are raising funds for a charity and would like the funds to be sent directly to that charity, select “Charity”.