Start a faith fundraiser
You can start a GoFundMe to help fund programs, community outreach, building improvements, and more within your place of worship.
No fee to start fundraising
$50M a week is raised to support people like you
With GoFundMe’s smart tools, it’s easy to publish your fundraiser in just a few clicks.
Step 1
Create your fundraiser
Our tools will help you write an effective story, add photos or videos, and set your goal.
Step 2
Share your fundraiser link
Share with friends and family to get donations early. Check your dashboard often for tips.
Step 3
Transfer to your bank
You can transfer funds safely, securely, and at any time—even before reaching your goal.
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Why start a faith fundraiser on GoFundMe?
Starting a GoFundMe for a faith-based financial need can be a powerful way to rally support from a broad community, leveraging the compassion and generosity of people who care about your cause. It allows for an accessible platform to clearly communicate your story and needs, making it easy for donors to contribute and stay connected from around the world. This can be especially important for urgent or unexpected expenses that exceed the immediate resources of your faith community.
Leverage GoFundMe built-in sharing features to improve your reach, and AI-powered tools to help write and manage your story. With these tools and our fundraising tips and blogs, GoFundMe can help you reach your fundraising goal.
Frequently asked questions
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.
If you start a faith fundraiser with members of your congregation, adding team members can be a great way to help reach your goal. 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 help your GoFundMe reach its goal.
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, you can raise (or lower) your fundraiser goal at anytime in your GoFundMe dashboard.
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