GoFundMe: supported countries
Check the organiser’s country and withdrawal requirements before considering a personal appeal. Being able to donate from abroad does not establish eligibility to receive funds.
support.gofundme.comA comprehensive guide to giving
Donation crowdfunding.
With a clear purpose.
Explore donation based crowdfunding for personal goals and collective projects. Know the platforms, the process and the questions to ask.
One project. Many contributions.Understand the path from gift to purpose.
Start with the purpose
View all types ↗What do you want to fund?
Personal goals
Specific needs, a clear recipient and a budget supporters can understand.
- Personal Donation Fundraising: A Practical Guide
- Medical Donation Crowdfunding and Treatment Costs
- Crowdfunding Donations for a Master's Degree
- Donation Crowdfunding for an Essential Car
- Personal Crisis Recovery Through Donation Crowdfunding
Collective projects
Bring contributions together for a community, a programme or a shared place.
- Community Donation Crowdfunding for Local Causes
- Charitable Donation Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
- Sports Donation Crowdfunding for Youth Teams
- Animal-Rescue Donation Crowdfunding for Shelters
- Donation Crowdfunding for Public-Benefit Research
Recovery & opportunity
Explain the purpose, the funding gap and how donated money will be used.
- Donation Crowdfunding for Small Businesses
- Donation Crowdfunding for a Start-Up Project
- Business Donation Crowdfunding After an Emergency
- Housing Donation Crowdfunding for Families in Need
- Refugee-Support Donation Crowdfunding and Aid
Choose a suitable serviceThe right platform starts
The right platform starts
with the right questions.
A personal appeal, a charity campaign and a direct donation portal have different requirements.
Compare the options ↗- 01Who receives the money?Identify the organiser, the beneficiary and the receiving account.
- 02What reaches the project?Read payment charges, optional tips and withdrawal conditions.
- 03How will progress be explained?Look for a useful budget, evidence and a plan for updates.
Local conditions matter
All countries ↗Explore giving by country.
Understand where a contribution goes
Donation based crowdfunding brings monetary contributions together around a stated purpose: a family’s immediate costs, a student’s education, a community facility or an organisation’s programme. The practical starting point is the recipient. A campaign paying an individual, a collection supporting a registered charity and a donation page operated by an organisation can follow different eligibility, payment and reporting arrangements. This guide helps you examine those differences before choosing a service or supporting a project. Follow the links to the organisations themselves to check the current terms for your circumstances.[1][2][3]
Build a campaign around a clear, usable budget
A credible fundraising page connects its target to expenses that supporters can understand. Describe who will receive the money, what the first contributions will pay for and what happens if the total falls short or exceeds the original need. Include processing costs and any optional platform contribution in your comparison, then plan proportionate updates about spending. A contribution should not be presented as a loan, a purchase or an investment when the arrangement is a gift. Donationcrowdfunding.com is an independent editorial guide; campaigns and payments take place on the external services you choose.[1][2][3]
Three starting points for different recipients
JustGiving: personal crowdfunding
Review the personal and community crowdfunding route, its payment conditions and campaign management features; its own help centre identifies the UK scope.
justgiving.comGlobalGiving: how nonprofit fundraising works
Explore the nonprofit fundraising model and its admission requirements. GlobalGiving explains that its platform does not fund individuals or commercial businesses.
support.globalgiving.orgA useful first review
- Identify the person or legal entity receiving the money.
- Separate the project budget from fees and optional tips.
- Read the campaign’s evidence and its intended spending updates.