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New AI tools to help GoFundMe fundraisers 🙌 Whether you need help writing a compelling story, picking the right title, or setting a goal, GoFundMe now offers smart suggestions to help you connect with more donors and reach your fundraising target. With GoFundMe, it’s easier than ever to share your story with the world. Get started today: https://gfme.co/40qm3po

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

As the world’s largest online fundraising platform, GoFundMe and Classy are always studying new trends on how people donate, and creating solutions to make giving easier and more impactful than ever. Recently, we uncovered exciting new patterns in the ways supporters of different generations choose to give, share, and interact with causes they care about. You can read the full report on our website, but here's some of what we learned about Gen Z: As the first generation of true digital natives, Gen Z is unsurprisingly more inclined to support their favorite causes online. They stand out as the most active generation donating on social platforms. However, beyond giving, Gen Z views social media as a way to advocate for the causes they believe in: 🫶 Gen Z is 10x more open to sharing that they donated on social media than Boomers. 🫶 In fact, 46% of Gen Z surveyed believe people should share donations online to help spread the word and inspire others. 🫶GoFundMe research shows that every time an organizer shares their fundraiser, this can help drive an $100 toward their goal, on average. Read the Social State of Giving report and let us know in the comments what resonates with you and your community: https://gfme.co/408jp7I

Never underestimate the power of a helping hand.

With half of Gen Z sharing causes or fundraisers at least once a week, and at least half of millennials and Gen X sharing monthly, we know enabling easy donation experiences through social media is critical. That’s why we’re thrilled to team up with Meta to launch innovative new sharing features meant to drive more donations to nonprofits. Through this first-of-its-kind collaboration, donors and nonprofits using GoFundMe’s software company, Classy, can more easily share the causes they care about on Instagram. These features will be available on GoFundMe for fundraisers supporting charities soon, too. Learn more about enhanced social sharing with Meta: https://gfme.co/4hqzP1w For more on how Gen Z views social media as a way to advocate for the causes they believe in, see our Social State of Giving report -- out now: https://gfme.co/408jp7I

Recent storms have devastated small businesses, and recovery will take time. A one-time donation helps, but ongoing support can make a lasting impact. With our new recurring donation feature, small business owners can get financial support for the long haul. With recurring donations, organizers can: • Raise money every month with ease • Build powerful, lasting support for ongoing recovery efforts • Keep donors engaged and connected as businesses rebuild It’s never been easier to ensure steady progress. If you're a small business owner, let your community know they can now contribute monthly to provide the ongoing momentum needed to recover. If you'd like to help, support one today -- like this fundraiser that aims to provide direct funding to 18 small business owners in Old Fort, North Carolina, whose businesses were badly damaged by Hurricane Helene https://gfme.co/4eXdren

What an incredible Hispanic Heritage Month! At GoFundMe and Classy from GoFundMe, we've been celebrating the month by sharing the stories of our amazing Hispanic and Latine colleagues. Watch this video to meet Karla, Chris, and Nathalie and learn more about what their heritage means to them, how it has shaped their personal and professional journeys, and the importance of acknowledging the rich contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latine people. As we wrap up this month, we remain committed to honoring and amplifying the lasting impact of Hispanic and Latine communities all year round. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Exciting update for International Day of the Girl 💚 The Girls Opportunity Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, is announcing 26 new projects dedicated to uplifting girls from Uganda to Guatemala to Chicago, USA. From developing leadership skills and working to end gender-based violence and child marriage, these organizations are amplifying girls’ voices and breaking down barriers that stand in the way of their dreams. You can help invest in girls around the world by donating to their fundraiser on GoFundMe.org: https://gfme.co/4eO6YC6 

GoFundMe, GoFundMe.org, and Bonterra, a leading software company for social good, have teamed up to launch a matching program aimed at providing immediate cash grants to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Effective immediately, Bonterra and GoFundMe will match up to $200,000 in donations from corporate donors, foundations, and grantmakers to the GoFundMe.org Hurricane Relief Fund, which has distributed hundreds of cash grants for essentials like shelter and supplies. This partnership allows major funders to respond quickly to the urgent needs created by these hurricanes, with every donation being matched dollar for dollar. Join this effort today to provide critical relief to the hardest-hit communities. Tap to learn more and get involved: https://gfme.co/4eCr6HL

Did you know that 83% of people don’t know about Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), a great tool for philanthropic giving? DAFs are charitable savings accounts with tax advantages that donors can contribute to or donate from as often as they like. By planning donations, people are able to give nearly twice as much to the causes they care about. DAFs can be used to donate to a range of causes – whether you want to give to your local food bank or charity, or to disaster relief like the many nonprofits supporting those impacted by #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton. For #DAFDay, GoFundMe is joining a collaborative group of nonprofits, fundraising platforms, and DAF providers to lead the call to activate and unlock DAF dollars for a day of unprecedented generosity. Margaret L. Richardson, GoFundMe’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, shares more on the impact of DAFs and how GoFundMe makes it easy to give through our DAFpay feature: “From local food pantries to global organizations responding to humanitarian disasters and health crises, nonprofits are working tirelessly to drive lasting impact and address critical issues. Yet billions of dollars remain unused in DAF accounts. By simplifying and expanding DAF giving, GoFundMe is dedicated to making it easier for people to direct these funds to the causes that need them most and connecting nonprofits with the support they urgently need.” Learn more : https://gfme.co/3BFS7LG #DonorAdvisedFunds #Philanthropy #CharitableGiving #GivingBack #SocialImpact