Start a Business Fundraiser on GoFundMe
With no fee to start a fundraiser or pressure to reach your goal, fundraising on GoFundMe is a trusted choice for business owners.
Start a GoFundMeWith no fee to start a fundraiser or pressure to reach your goal, fundraising on GoFundMe is a trusted choice for business owners.
Start a GoFundMeEverything you need to help your fundraiser succeed is here- Start fundraising on GoFundMe today
Click the ‘Start a GoFundMe’ button to get started. You’ll be guided by prompts to add fundraiser details and set your goal, which can be changed anytime.
Once live, share your fundraiser link with friends and family to start gaining momentum. You’ll also find helpful resources for running your fundraiser in your GoFundMe dashboard.
Add your bank information to securely start receiving funds or invite your intended recipient to add theirs. You don’t need to reach your fundraising goal to receive your money.
Skoden Coffee is a queer Indigenous coffee shop in O’Odham and Piipaash territory in Phoenix, AZ. The coffee shop was forced to leave the reservation after a seven-month run due to issues with their landlord. Skoden Coffee started a GoFundMe to help fund their relocation to a safer place of… Read more
Simone is a pastry chef establishing her bakery, Patisserie By Simone, in Livermore, CA, after years of creating delectable treats. Her friends, fueled by love for both Simone and her creations, have set up a GoFundMe to help her cover the remaining costs of bakery equipment and electrical and lighting work…. Read more
Justin is a brewer for Woodman’s Brewery in Bristol, NH. His goal is to one day take over as owner of the brewery. To make his dream a reality, Justin is seeking to attend a brewery conference in Austin, TX, so that he can learn the ins and outs of being… Read more
No, you can securely set up your bank transfer and start receiving your money within 3-5 days. You can also adjust your fundraising goal throughout the process.
The more details you feel comfortable sharing about the costs you need for your business, the more confident your potential donors will feel in supporting you.
If you have members of your business that you want to help run your fundraiser, you can add them as team members to your fundraiser. Once you’ve set up and published your fundraiser, you’ll see an option on your fundraising dashboard to add team members. For a detailed guide on adding your team members, view our Help Center article.
The process of setting up and verifying transfers can take 3-7 business days or longer to complete. Then, once your first transfer is sent, it will take on average 2-5 business days for the funds to safely be deposited into the bank account on file.
Yes, videos are a great way to showcase your business and connect with friends, community members, and anyone who would potentially support your business. Try these tips for using video in your fundraiser.
One small transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30) is automatically deducted per donation—that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your cause. For more information and to estimate what you will receive, check out the GoFundMe pricing calculator.
There are currently 20 countries where our payment processors can send funds. Review our list of supported countries and currencies to help ensure that your country is supported.
If you or your team have big dreams on the field, court, or beyond, starting a GoFundMe can be your tool to help fund those dreams. Whether it’s for new equipment, travel to tournaments, or improving your team’s facilities, by sharing your sports journey on GoFundMe, you’re not just asking for funds; you’re inviting a community to support your ambitions. So, if funding has been a barrier, let GoFundMe help you achieve the greatness you’ve been working so hard for.