Starting a Fundraiser
Legal Defense Fundraising on GiveSendGo
GiveSendGo exists to share hope, and for many families, that hope takes the form of rallying support for a loved one navigating a serious legal situation. Who Can Run a Legal Defense Fundraiser You don't need to be the defendant to start a ...
Running a Political Candidate Campaign on GiveSendGo
GiveSendGo supports political candidate fundraising through the Political Campaign category. If you're raising funds for an individual running for electoral office, here's what you need to know before you get started. Who This Category Is For The ...
How GiveSendGo Uses Your Phone Number
On GiveSendGo, your phone number is used for two things: verifying your account when you sign up, and helping you recover access if you're ever locked out. We don't use it for marketing and we never share it with third parties. Account Verification ...
Creating a User Account
Creating a GiveSendGo account is the first step toward launching your fundraiser and sharing your story with the world Start the Sign-Up Process Go to the GiveSendGo sign-up page and fill in your basic information: Enter your legal first and last ...
Tips for Creating a Successful Fundraiser
Every fundraiser has the potential to make a real difference. Sometimes it just takes a few adjustments to help your story reach the people it's meant to reach. Whether you're raising funds for a personal need, ministry, or project, these tips can ...
Troubleshooting Issues with SMS Verification at Signup
If you didn't receive your SMS verification code during signup, try the following before contacting us. Try These First Wait a few minutes and request a new code Make sure you selected the correct country code Double-check that your phone number was ...
Countries Supported on GiveSendGo
GiveSendGo connects funraiser organizers and recipients with givers across the globe. Here's what you need to know depending on your role. For Fundraiser Organizers When setting up your fundraiser, make sure the recipient's country is supported. The ...
Understanding Fees on GiveSendGo
At GiveSendGo, we believe in generosity—and that includes not charging fees to use our platform. Instead, we're funded by the generosity of fundraiser organizers and givers who choose to support us. That means 100% of what you raise goes to your ...
Showing Your Nonprofit Status on GiveSendGo
If you're raising funds as a registered nonprofit organization, you may want to clearly communicate your 501(c)(3) status to givers. GiveSendGo does not automatically generate tax-deductible receipts on behalf of individual fundraisers, but there are ...
Creating a Fundraiser
Whether you're raising funds for a personal need, someone you care about, or a cause close to your heart, creating a fundraiser on GiveSendGo is a meaningful way to share your story and invite others to support your mission. Create Your Account Click ...
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Understanding Transfer Statuses
When you initiate a transfer, its status will update as it moves through different stages. Processing Processing means the transfer has been initiated and accepted by our payout system. Most transfers finish processing within 2–3 business days and ...
Creating a Fundraiser
Whether you're raising funds for a personal need, someone you care about, or a cause close to your heart, creating a fundraiser on GiveSendGo is a meaningful way to share your story and invite others to support your mission. Create Your Account Click ...
Why Your Payout May Be Lower Than Expected
If your payout was slightly lower than expected, it’s usually due to timing, processing fees, or how certain donations are handled. Here are the most common reasons. Recent Donations Are Still Processing This is the most common reason for small ...
Update Your Bank Account
Keeping your bank account information current is how you make sure every gift reaches you without interruption. If you need to update the bank account linked to your campaign, reach out to us via the Contact Us button from the email address ...
How Payouts Work on GiveSendGo
Once you're set up as your campaign's recipient, payouts are how donations become real. Here's a full breakdown of how they work on GiveSendGo. Automatic vs. Manual Payouts GiveSendGo offers two types of payouts, and you can choose the one that best ...