Getting started with GoFundMe Pro
Welcome to GoFundMe Pro! We’re a platform dedicated to helping nonprofits engage their communities and raise funds more effectively.
7 steps to launch in 7 days
We recommend following these steps within your first week at GoFundMe Pro to get your account up and running for online fundraising. This timeline also helps your team members align on your goals.
Once you've finished these steps, you'll have:
- Set up your account to accept online donations
- Launched your first campaign
- Integrated your campaign with your website
- Shared your campaign with supporters via social media and email
Before you start
Make sure you are an Organization Administrator and have access to your organization’s website builder or code editor.
1. Set up your payment processor
First things first: get your payment processor up and running. This ensures your account can accept donations and knows where to send the funds.
2. Add a billing method
Set up a payment method for your account. This ensures your subscription fees are managed smoothly and reliably.
Add a billing method to your account
3. Create your first campaign
Now it's time to build your first fundraising campaign. This step lets you design and customize your campaign to resonate with supporters.
4. Edit donation receipts
Customize your donation receipt emails to provide a personalized thank you to each donor. This helps build trust and reinforces your relationship with donors.
5. Publish your campaign
It's time to go live! Publish your campaign to start reaching out to potential donors and begin collecting contributions for your cause.
6. Add your campaign to your site
Make your campaign a part of your website. This seamless integration helps keep your cause front and center and facilitates easy donations from supporters.
7. Promote your campaign
Now, take action to publicize your campaign. Engage your audience through targeted social media posts, emails, and local events to boost support.
Join our training sessions
Feeling stuck or just want expert advice? Register for a live training with a coach who can walk you through each step and answer any questions you have.