GiveSendGo is a public fundraising platform, so the organizer's name and the recipient's name are shown publicly on every fundraiser. You can't run a fully anonymous fundraiser, but you do have control over how your fundraiser is found, and you can request a change to the name that's displayed. If you're wondering how to hide your name, keep your legal name private, or take your name off your fundraiser, here's how names actually work and what your privacy options are.
Two names can appear publicly on a fundraiser page:
Both the organizer's and the recipient's names are displayed publicly. This is intentional, and it's part of how GiveSendGo stays transparent and trustworthy for givers.
Givers want to know who they're supporting before they give. Showing the organizer and recipient names openly helps givers give with confidence and keeps fundraisers credible. The account name of whoever receives the funds is also the name used to confirm their identity during verification, so see What Happens During Fundraiser Verification on GiveSendGo? for how that works.
Your profile name can't be edited from your account settings, and this is true for both organizers and recipients. If you need the displayed name changed, whether it's a typo or a privacy concern, our team can update it for you. Contact Us with your fundraiser link and the name you'd like shown.
If you're a recipient looking to adjust how your name appears on the page, see Changing a Recipient Display Name on GiveSendGo for the details.
If your real concern is who can find your fundraiser, rather than the name shown on it, you can set your fundraiser to private. A private fundraiser:
Your name still shows to anyone who opens the link, but setting the fundraiser to private keeps it from being discovered by the wider public. See Set Your Fundraiser to Private on GiveSendGo for the steps.
If you're weighing how to share your story while protecting your privacy, we're glad to help you find the right setup. Contact Us and we'll walk through your options with you.