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Imagine this—you start a campaign on GiveSendGo, maybe for a medical need, a mission trip, or a family in crisis. Then, out of nowhere, your phone rings. On the other end? Someone from our Hope Team, calling to do something incredible—pray for you.

This isn’t just a kind gesture. It’s a core part of GiveSendGo’s mission to share the hope of Jesus through crowdfunding. We want to be MORE than just a platform that helps people raise money. We share hope, encouragement, and prayer with those in their time of need.

Who Is the Hope Team?

The Hope Team is a dedicated group of individuals who spend their time calling campaigns on GiveSendGo just to pray with them. No fundraising pitches. No strings attached. Just a genuine prayer and heartfelt conversation with someone who cares.

Fun Facts You Might Not Know About the Hope Team

• They make thousands of calls every year, bringing encouragement and prayer to campaign owners worldwide.
• They’re going global! The Hope Team has begun calling campaigns overseas, and we’re actively working to expand this initiative. Hope knows no borders!
• They don’t just call campaigns. They also call people who leave prayer requests on our Prayer Wall and members our Giver Army, ensuring no request goes unheard.
• They host a Prayer Hotline—also known as our Day of Prayer—on the first Saturday of every month, where anyone can call in to receive prayer.
• They share inspiring stories every month. Want to hear more about the miracles, answered prayers, and hope-filled moments they experience? Subscribe to our Hope Team newsletter to stay connected.

One Call Can Make a Difference

Many people turn to GiveSendGo during some of the hardest seasons of their lives. While money can help meet immediate physical needs, it doesn’t necessarily remedy the loss, pain, or challenges they may be facing. That’s why we share hope and sometimes, a simple phone call can make all the difference.

Here’s a couple examples of these calls:

• “Thank you for reaching out and for the thoughtful prayers and encouragement. It is truly uplifting to know that your team is interceding on our behalf and standing with us in faith.” ~ Anonymous 
• “I lost my child in a car accident 9 years ago…I just wanted to say thank you for the prayer. That was so beautiful. It gives me hope for this world that somebody would call and pray over the phone with me, even on my voicemail. God bless you guys. You guys do something special.” ~ Anonymous [Click HERE to listen to this voicemail]. 

Want to experience this for yourself? Join us on our next Day of Prayer, leave a prayer request on our Prayer Wall, or Start a Campaign. You never know—you might just get a call from the Hope Team!

Feeling inspired? Visit our Prayer Wall to leave a request or pray for someone today!

Has our Hope Team prayed for you? Share your experience in the comments! 
 

So you clicked the button. We get it! Just like fundraising on GiveSendGo and those days of sending rickrolls to your friends – resisting that button was simply irresistible.

Now that you’re here, GiveSendGo wants to assure you, just like Rick, we'd NEVER give you up, let you down, or run around and desert you. Our commitment to your fundraising journey is as unshakable as the rickroll trend itself.

Never gonna give you up
We believe at our core in sharing hope and we want you to do the same when you use GiveSendGo! That’s why we’re here to guide you as you embark on your giving or fundraising journey. Making a difference is possible wherever you are. Just say yes and put in the work; we're here to help with the rest!

Never gonna let you down
Just like Rick Astley’s anthem, GiveSendGo won’t disappoint. With features like our top-notch 24/7 customer service, global presence in 80 countries, reduced processing fees, and a wide range of fundraising categories, we guarantee a simple, safe, and accessible fundraising experience, making it possible for anyone to raise money for the people and causes that matter most to them. 

Plus, we offer prayer features like a prayer button on every campaign page and a prayer wall where you can share your prayer requests and praises.

Never gonna run around and desert you
Unfortunately, other crowdfunding sites may ditch you faster than someone falling for a rickroll! We've seen them shut down campaigns due to their political and ideological bents, neglecting to defend people’s freedom to fundraise. It’s like the worst kind of breakup. But worry not – GiveSendGo is dedicated to safeguarding your freedoms, so you can rely on us in your time of need. You deserve a platform that’s here for the right reasons!

Never gonna make you cry
Unless, of course, they're happy tears because your campaign just hit its fundraising goal! Rest assured, we'd NEVER make you cry for any other reason—unless you're watching adorable baby animal videos or soldiers reuniting with family after a long deployment (wipes tear - that one gets us every time), in which case, that's beyond our control.

Never gonna say goodbye
We're not in the business of goodbyes. Once you give, pray, or start your campaign with GiveSendGo, you’re part of the family. Our commitment to you doesn't end when your campaign does. We're here for the long haul, like a love story that transcends time and space.

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Like Astley, honesty is our policy, just like in any good relationship. We're transparent about our processes and our mission: to share the hope of Jesus through crowdfunding. No lies, no deception—just a genuine desire to help you make a difference in the world one campaign, donation, and prayer at a time. 

Exciting news, GiveSendGo has recently added some amazing new features to make fundraising even easier and more successful than ever before! Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or just getting started, these new features are sure to get you pumped up and ready to take your fundraising to the next level. So, without further ado, let's dive into the latest and greatest features on GiveSendGo!

Sign up for the Giver Army from GiveSendGo.com AND GiveSendGo Charities’ Website
You can now sign up for the Giver Army 2.0 on both GiveSendGo.com and GiveSendGo Charities’ website, GiveSendGo.org. The charity site now features a Giver Army tab and a page that mirrors the Giver Army page on the dot com site. Visitors to the charities' page can fill out a simple form to join the Giver Army, and upon submission, will get directed to the dot com site where their name and chosen category are auto-filled.

Listen to GiveSendGo Podcast From Our Website
Did you know GiveSendGo has a podcast? The Shine Brightly podcast features interviews with various campaign owners who share how they’re spreading hope around the world through their GiveSendGo campaigns. You can now easily access the podcast by hovering over the "Discover" menu and clicking “Shine Brightly Podcast”. And that's not all! The podcast can also be found on Rumble, Podbean, GabTV, Youtube, Spotify, and iHeart.

Thank You Email Text Editor and With Custom Links
Want to thank your givers and you’re not sure what to say or can’t remember the details of their donation to your campaign? Another fantastic GiveSendGo update is the Thank You Email Text Editor, which allows campaign owners and recipients to customize and format their thank you emails. With custom email tags, you can quickly insert a giver's name and donation data into the thank you email to improve communication between campaign owners and their givers.

Referral Codes 
GiveSendGo's latest release features a new referral code project that allows campaign managers to create a custom referral code to track where givers found the campaign and how they clicked on it. The feature is a great way to test different outreach strategies and increase donations to your campaign.

And we definitely can’t forget GiveSendGo’s Lower Processing Rates Than Competitors!!
While GiveSendGo hasn’t charged a platform fee for a long time, earlier this year GiveSendGo made crowdfunding on our site even more affordable! We launched a new processing rate lower than our competitor's. While most other crowdfunding platforms offer processing rates of 2.9% + .30 or higher GiveSendGo now offers a processing rate of 2.7% + .30, meaning campaign owners can do more with the money they raise! 

In conclusion, GiveSendGo's new features are designed to make fundraising easier, more engaging, and more successful than ever before. So, whether you're raising money for a personal cause, someone else, or a nonprofit organization, these new features are sure to help you achieve your fundraising goals. So what are you waiting for? Start a campaign on GiveSendGo today and start exploring all these exciting new features!