Make sharing easier than ever by importing your personal contacts to your GoFundMe account. You can easily import contacts from your phone, Gmail, or LinkedIn.
Follow these steps to import contacts:
Fundraiser message guidelines
When you invite people from your address book to support your fundraiser, we want to help you make your message as impactful and respectful as possible.
Below are some tips to help you write a message that feels personal and avoids anything that could seem promotional or spammy.
- Be personal and sincere: Speak in your own voice and explain why this fundraiser matters to you.
- Focus on your story and cause: The best messages are about your cause. People respond to heartfelt, authentic requests.
- Explain how they can help: Let your friends know what kind of support would be meaningful to you–a donation, sharing the link, or even just spreading the word.
- Respect your contacts: Since you’re messaging them directly, try to reach out to people who are likely to appreciate your message, and make sure you have their consent to be contacted. Be considerate of how often you reach out by avoiding sending too many messages or repeat requests.
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No need to promote GoFundMe: There’s no need to mention or promote GoFundMe–your story speaks for itself. Avoid language that sounds like an ad, such as:
- “You should sign up for GoFundMe too!”
- “Join this great platform to support me!”
Sample message
Hi [Friend's Name],
I just started a fundraiser to help with [brief reason, e.g., medical expenses, a school trip, etc.]. I thought you might want to see it. Any support or even sharing would mean a lot to me.
Thank you!
[Your Name]