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Cris
CrisStaff
published in Community Info

Getting started in the Community

 Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Here’s a few tips for getting started on our community forums. Questions about how the community platform works? Let us know in the comments below! What this community is for:The GoFundMe Community is mostly made of GoFundMe organizers looking to make a difference. It’s a place to connect with others, share tips, advice, and emotional support on the fundraising journey. Because all our members are trying to raise money for their own fundraisers, we ask that you avoid making posts asking for donations or fundraiser shares. Here’s some tips on getting the most out of the Community:   Create a connection with other organizers:  The members in this community are fundraisers just like you, and we’re all in this together. Root someone on by liking their post, or comment on a challenge someone is facing to show your support.  Swap best practices and fundraising wins: What worked wonders for your fundraiser? Whatever it is, share what you tried with the g

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Snegory001New Member
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My experience with requesting help

I have noticed that this is not a easy task by any means.  I feel that no matter how much you reach out to people the world truly doesn't care, depending on who you are so it seems

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Andrea De Bravo
8 days ago
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LaDarius PattersonMember
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Faith in Fundraising

I know some of us get down and discouraged… But    #KeepFAITHinyourFUNDRAISER. If I can help and be assistance of anyone, please feel free to let me know! God bless and I hope for success for ALL fundraising campaigns!!!! 

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JoekMember
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Never in a million years!

I would never even have the courage to do this for myself. But, my hearth leapt at the chance to help the family navigate this difficult time with this fundraising endeavor. Any help networking will be greatly appreciated.

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1 month ago
GoFundMe
GoFundMeStaff
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GoFundMe Community Guidelines

The GoFundMe Community is a space where kind people can come together to share tips, ideas, stories, and advice. Here you can find encouragement and support during the fundraising process or learn more before starting your fundraising journey.This community is a public space, and in order to keep it welcoming for all, we’ve created the rules below. These rules will change and evolve over time as our community grows, so please check back regularly for updates. Be kind: This is meant to be a place for productive and positive interactions. You never know what may be going on in someone else’s life, so please treat each other with respect, empathy and kindness. Stay organized: Try to streamline questions and answers by doing a quick search of the community to see if there’s an ongoing conversation already. Write simply, clearly, and make sure to include enough detail so others can engage with you easily. Get involved: Your experiences and expertise can be valuable for others to learn from.

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2 months ago
Olivia
OliviaStaff
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Meet the community team!

Meet the GoFundMe Community Team  Allow us to introduce ourselves. We’re the community team, and we’re here to help you connect with each other and learn more about becoming a successful fundraiser. If you get confused or just need some expert advice from GoFundMe staff, we got you. We look forward to seeing you around the community!Here’s a little bit about us.  Cris, Director of Community aka @CrisHi there, and welcome! I’m Cris and I’m based out of New York City. I help lead the Community team, though you might not see me day-to-day quite as often as my colleagues, Olivia and Jules. They’re much more awesome than me, I promise!What I love about working at GoFundMe is that every day is a new challenge, always focused on how to best help people to help and support each other. When I’m not working, I can usually be found wandering around the city trying out new restaurants or playing in a park with my dog.  Olivia, Community Manager aka @Olivia Hey there! I’m Olivia and I’m from sunn

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Olivia
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