Facebook fundraising has just gotten better with the social media platform now making it possible for its users to ask friends or strangers to make donations to their personal fundraisers. Initially, only non-profits could start a fundraiser on Facebook but now users over 18 in the US can explore more personal fundraisers with the addition of new (community and sports) categories.
In a move similar to popular online fundraising website GoFundMe, Facebook fundraising for personal users has been in testing since March but has now been launched officially. People will now be able to raise money for expenses concerning Education, Medical, Crisis Relief, Personal Emergencies, Funeral/Losses, Sports and Community issues.
Facebook Fundraising – How to Start a Personal Fundraiser on Facebook
On mobile, tap on the menu icon, scroll down and select Fundraisers. On desktop, go to facebook.com/fundraisers or check for Fundraisers in the left side menu of your News Feed.
There are three options to choose from – Yourself, Friend or Someone or Something Not on Facebook.
Choose a category, e.g. Medical, Community or anyone your Fundraising falls under.
Give it a title, enter your details and write an emotional appealing story to start raising money.
Donations will be paid directly to the account you added.
Facebook Fundraising – How to Start a Fundraiser for Non-profits
On mobile, tap on the menu icon, scroll down and select Fundraisers. On desktop, go to facebook.com/fundraisers or check for Fundraisers in the left side menu of your News Feed.
Select
Search for a Nonprofit type, give it a title and create an appealing story.
Click on Create to start raising money.
Facebook says all Fundraisers will be reviewed within 24 hours to be approved or disapproved. Personal fundraisers is available on Android, IOS and desktop; there is a 6.9% + 30 cents fee that goes into payment processing, vetting, security and fraud protection.
