GoFundMe: Best in Crowdfunding app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: GoFundMe Inc.
First release : 05 Nov 2013
App size: 121.56 Mb
GoFundMe is the No.1 and most trusted leader in online fundraising and personal crowdfunding. Since 2010, we have helped people in over 170 countries raise more than $5 billion. Create or manage your online fundraiser, engage with your fundraiser supporters and discover important charitable causes to support on the GoFundMe app.
"GoFundMe is an AMAZING tool. It has brought together so much more than cash. It has bonded a community."
"This app is not just about money… It is more about the stories we share, the light inside all of us, and the comfort in believing it will all be alright."
"A blessing. That’s all, plain and simple."
Popular Reasons to Raise Money Online:
Medical: From ER visits to long-term care, medical expenses can wipe out savings accounts and leave behind debt that lasts for years. Online fundraising for medical expenses is a powerful tool that can help people conquer medical bankruptcy and focus on getting better. Countless people have found that using GoFundMe for medical expenses can help pay for prescriptions and doctors appointments – as well as procedures not typically covered by insurance.
Animals: Your pet’s presence is woven into the fabric of your everyday life. That’s why when your pet goes missing, falls ill or needs an emergency operation, it can shake you up and leave you feeling anxious about the future.
Funerals/Memorials: When you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, you shouldn’t have to worry about how you’ll pay for a funeral. Fundraising for funeral expenses helps ease financial stress during this difficult time and allows you to focus on saying goodbye and honoring your loved one’s memory.
FOR FUNDRAISER ORGANIZERS
• Get started in minutes: Set up your fundraiser with photos and videos, share with supporters, and start accepting donations in just a few simple steps.
• Stay in the know: Never miss a donation or important update about your fundraiser with timely app notifications.
• Post updates: Record and share video updates within the app or simply post photo or text updates to let supporters know about your fundraising progress.
• Set up withdrawals: Withdraw funds directly to your or a beneficiary’s bank account, and receive money in just a few days.
Popular Fundraisers to Donate to:
Education: Education is the fastest growing category on GoFundMe, and it’s no surprise: We know that teachers, schools, and students can always use more support. Donate to individual fundraisers that allow teachers to purchase classroom supplies or even help to send a deserving student to college.
Charity: Creating a fundraiser through GoFundMe is the best way to raise money for a charity you’re passionate about. Thousands of people are raising funds for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you can support their mission to make a difference.
Emergency: When disaster or tragedy strikes, people turn their compassion into action by starting fundraisers to help the victims and their families. You can donate to an individual fundraiser during these times of emergency to make a direct and immediate impact.
FOR FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS
• Discover online fundraisers: Search for people and charitable causes that matter to you, read inspiring stories of people helping others, and donate or share another fundraiser to make a difference.
• Receive updates: Never miss an important update or response to your donation with timely app notifications.
• Donate with confidence: With GoFundMe’s first and only donor protection guarantee in the industry, you always know that your donation will go to the right place.