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It’s St. Patrick's Day, which means it’s time to think about how you can add some luck of the Irish to your fundraising efforts. Whether you're fundraising for a mission trip, a medical expense, or a nonprofit organization, GiveSendGo is here to help you reach your fundraising goals.

At GiveSendGo, we believe that every fundraiser deserves a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. That's why we provide a platform that allows individuals and organizations to raise funds quickly and easily. Our platform is user-friendly and secure, and we offer a range of features to help you promote your fundraiser and reach more donors.

So, how can you "shamrock" your fundraiser with GiveSendGo? Here are some tips:

Use our fundraising tools: GiveSendGo offers a range of fundraising tools, including customizable donation pages, email marketing tools, and social media integration. These tools can help you promote your fundraiser and reach more potential givers.

Share your fundraiser on social media: Share your campaign link and a brief description of your cause on your favorite social media platforms like Gab, Twitter, Truth Social, and any others you enjoy. Remember, it’s your circle of friends and family who are more likely to give to your campaign rather than a group of strangers. 

Get creative with your fundraising: Host an event like a bake sale or trivia night to ask for donations to your campaign. You could also reward those who give to your campaign with merchandise themed after your cause like t-shirts, bracelets, hats, tote bags, etc. Every donation over a certain amount could receive one of these awesome items you’ve designed!

Thank your donors: Make sure to thank your donors and keep them updated on your fundraising progress and your cause. Use our messaging tools to send personalized thank-you messages and updates to anyone who visits your GiveSendGo campaign page. 

At GiveSendGo, we're here to help you reach your fundraising goals, whether you're raising funds for a nonprofit organization or a personal cause. So, go ahead and "shamrock" your fundraiser with GiveSendGo – and who knows, you might just find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Let's remember that fundraising can be fun, creative, and rewarding. With GiveSendGo, you have the tools and support you need to reach your fundraising goals. So, put on your greenest outfit, and let's raise some funds!

Giving and sharing are some of the most important aspects of life. Whether you are raising money for a charitable cause or supporting someone in need, crowdfunding campaigns like the ones on GiveSendGo have become increasingly popular. If you have a GiveSendGo campaign, you may be wondering how to promote it on YouTube to get more visibility and support. Here are some tips to help you effectively promote your GiveSendGo campaign on YouTube.

1. Create a compelling video
The first and most important step in promoting your GiveSendGo campaign on YouTube is to create a compelling video. Your video should tell your story and explain to those watching why your campaign is important. Be sure to include visuals and graphics that help to illustrate your story. You should also include a call-to-action, encouraging viewers to support your campaign. That may be the perfect time to share your campaign link by having it appear on the screen or putting it in the description of your video. 

2. Optimize your video for search
Once you have created your video, you need to optimize it for search. This means including keywords in your video title, description, and tags that people are likely to search for when looking for campaigns like yours. If your campaign is about adopting a child, include the word “adoption”. If it’s to raise money for an upcoming mission trip maybe include the tag “mission” or the location name. This would be another reason why you should also include a link to your GiveSendGo campaign in the description of your video.

3. Use YouTube advertising
If you want to create a catchy and concise YouTube video or multiple videos to promote your campaign, there's an effective way to ensure it reaches a larger audience: by utilizing YouTube advertising. You can tailor your ad campaign to target people who are likely to be interested in your cause, and place your ad before, during, or after other relevant YouTube videos. While it's important to encourage your closest network to support your campaign, YouTube advertising can help you reach a wider audience, even if you have a limited budget.

4. Collaborate with other YouTubers
Another way to promote your GiveSendGo campaign on YouTube is to collaborate with other YouTubers. Look for YouTubers who have a similar audience to yours and reach out to them to see if they would be willing to promote your campaign in exchange for you promoting theirs. This can be a win-win situation for both of you.

5. Share your video on social media
Finally, be sure to share your video on all of your social media platforms. This includes Gab, Truth Social, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Getter, and any other social media platforms that you use. You should also encourage your friends and family to share your video on their social media platforms as well.

In conclusion, promoting your GiveSendGo campaign on YouTube can be a great way to get more visibility and support for your cause. By creating a compelling video, optimizing it for search, using YouTube advertising, collaborating with other YouTubers, and sharing your video on social media, you can reach a wider audience and increase your chances of reaching your fundraising goals on GiveSendGo.

 

If you’ve ever had a need or desire to fundraise online you’ve probably done a quick Google Search to find the best option that fits your needs, only to find the list of potential crowdfunding platforms to choose from is EXTENSIVE and they all have various pros and cons. 

Not everyone has the time to look at each platform in detail, so it can be overwhelming to know which one to choose. 

That’s why, in this blog, we’ll take a look at five of the most popular crowdfunding platforms, including our own, and compare each of them to show why you should ALWAYS choose GiveSendGo to fundraise for your cause. 

Indigogo

Indigogo is known as a crowdfunding platform primarily for creative and entrepreneurial projects. In addition to crowdfunding they offer services such as pre-launch and distribution. 

Interestingly, Indigogo allows its users the choice between flexible fundraising or an all-or-nothing fundraising model, meaning the campaign owner can only receive the money they’ve raised if they reach their goal. 

Unfortunately, we’ve recently seen Indigogo deplatform and censor campaign owners and their campaigns. Many of those people have come to GiveSendGo as a result. 

Fees: Indigogo has a platform fee of 5% and a processing rate of 3% + $0.20. Additionally, they charge another $25 to send funds to banks internationally. 

Kickstarter

Kickstarter proudly states that its platform is used to “bring a project to life”. As you may have guessed, their platform is used mainly by creators (both popular and just starting out) for projects and startups. 

There are a plethora of visual examples on their main page as well as current and previously successful campaign projects. 

Fees: Kickstarter will only release the funds that were raised to a campaign owner if they reached their goal. They also have a platform fee of 5% and a processing fee of 3% + $0.20. 

GoFundMe

GoFundMe is best known for personal fundraising in addition to fundraising for nonprofits. They offer a donor protection guarantee, allow you to view campaigns near you, and provide all the other general crowdfunding features. 

While GoFundMe is probably one of the most widely known crowdfunding platforms, it’s not necessarily always for the best reasons.

GoFundMe has had a habit of deplatforming and censoring many campaigns that have been started on their site simply for not agreeing with the campaign or the campaign owner. This has forced users to look elsewhere for other fundraising solutions. 

Fees: Like GiveSendGo they do not charge a platform fee, but their processing fee is 2.9% + $0.30. 

Fundly

Like GiveSendGo, Fundly is a Christian crowdfunding platform. Their primary focus is on churches and religious organizations. 
Their platform dawns all the general crowdfunding capabilities and features such as campaign updates, giving levels, social sharing integrations, a campaign image and video gallery, and a campaign description box.  

Fundly also has a free app available. 

Fees: While starting a campaign on Fundly is free to do, once you start receiving donations Fundly charges a 4.9% platform fee in addition to a 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee. 

GiveSendGo

GiveSendGo was created by Christians for everyone. Our mission is to share the hope of Jesus through crowdfunding. We believe crowdfunding is about so much more than just meeting people’s material needs. It’s also about providing hope for people’s spiritual needs. 

That’s why GiveSendGo puts such a huge emphasis on prayer. First, we’re the only crowdfunding platform with a team of prayer partners. This team is dedicated to calling campaign owners on our site to pray for them and their fundraising endeavors. Second, we’re also the first and only platform to have a “Pray Now” button on each campaign, allowing prayers to be sent and received. Third, GiveSendGo also has a prayer wall where anyone can go to share a praise or prayer request so people can pray for them (including the prayer team who closely monitors the page). 

And we want you to share the hope with the people around you by using GiveSendGo to raise money for the people and causes you care about! 

GiveSendGo is also cheaper! A common thread you may have seen when reading this article is that other platforms charge a platform fee, a lofty processing fee, or both. But not GiveSendGo! GiveSendGo’s platform is entirely FREE to use. They don’t charge a platform fee. In fact, GiveSendGo was the first crowdfunding platform to operate off of a generosity model, meaning people only give to GiveSendGo when they choose to and want to show their support for the platform.

Fees: GiveSendGo recently lowered their third-party’s processing rate to 2.7% + $0.30 to be lower than their competitors! 

GiveSendGo has also become known as the leader in freedom fundraising. Many crowdfunding platforms, including the ones mentioned in this list, are quick to deplatform or censor campaigns they don’t agree with. However, GiveSendGo believes everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard. We’re adamant that we protect people’s right to fundraise for who and what they love, despite the views of society, the media, and even how we may feel about you and your campaign. 

Choosing GiveSendGo to fundraise for your cause sounds like a no-brainer at this point, right?!