GoFundMe is a platform through which people can build a page for crowdfunding.
From fundraising for a charity or specific cause, to seeking donations to help support a particular project or endeavour, GoFundMe is a flexible and versatile solution that enables users to take control of their own fundraising.
Building a GoFundMe page is done directly on the site, inviting users to enter their story and personalise their page as much as possible before sharing it. And when the work is done and you’re ready to start crowdfunding, what better place to share such a vital page than on Facebook?
Why Share Your Fundraiser on Facebook?
Facebook is a community social media platform that connects users with people who they know, with friends, colleagues, acquaintances and more.
It is often one of the first go-to’s for big announcements, largely because it is one of the best platforms to getting information or news out to a large audience quickly. Especially when you enable sharing and make your posts and profile public, content can soon reach a wide audience and gain significant traction.
Sharing a GoFundMe on Facebook is a good way to ask for the support of friends and family with a single share – making the content visible to everyone who might want to help you to reach your target.
Here’s how to do it…
3 Steps to Add a Gofundme to Your Facebook
- Click on the ‘What’s on Your Mind’ text box at the top of your Facebook feed
- Select ‘Feeling/Activity’ under the text box and click on the ‘Activities’ menu. Choose ‘Supporting’ from the list of options and share some more information on what you are fundraising for. Alternatively, you can bypass this step and simply enter some text in the text box
- Copy and paste your GoFundMe page link into your text box under your introduction, and share the post
You can adjust the content settings to ensure that your link is shareable, maximising visibility and the potential audience that will see your post and link.
Another option is to ‘Share’ your GoFundMe link directly from the fundraising website, choosing the Facebook option to quickly post your page link to your profile.
Finally, remember that the most context and information you can provide alongside and contained within your GoFundMe page link, the more likely it is that people will want to support your cause. So don’t shy away from adding some text to support your ask!
