Crowdfunding: What it is and How it Works

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data-analytic-event-listener="true">Start a GoFundMe</a></li> <li><a class="header-logged-out hrt-max-width-screen-xs hrt-mt-2 hrt-mx-auto hrt-secondary-button hrt-secondary-button--full hrt-secondary-button--large hrt-secondary-button--default hrt-base-button" data-element-id="btn_nav_sign_in" href="/sign-in" data-analytic-event-listener="true">Sign In</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mobile-modal mobile-modal-sub hrt-container-mobile" data-menu-sub="donate"> <div class="hrt-modal-header"> <div class="hrt-flex hrt-align-center hrt-header-drawer-title"> <button class="hrt-ml-[-1rem] hrt-modal-header-button--back hrt-tertiary-icon-button hrt-tertiary-icon-button--medium hrt-base-button" type="button" aria-label="Back"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-icon hrt-icon--large" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-left"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="hrt-text-heading-sm">Donate</div> </div> <a class="hrt-header-drawer-search hrt-tertiary-icon-button hrt-tertiary-icon-button--medium hrt-base-button" aria-label="Search" data-element-id="btn_nav_donate_search" href="/s" data-analytic-event-listener="true"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-icon hrt-icon--large" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#search"></use> </svg></a> </div> <div class="hrt-modal-body">  <section class="hrt-header-donate-carousel"> <div aria-label="featured topics" class="hrt-header-donate-carousel-container" role="region"> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-header-donate-carousel-dots-container"> <div class="hrt-header-donate-carousel-dots" data-position="0"> <div class="hrt-header-donate-carousel-dot"></div> </div> </div> </section>  <ul class="hrt-list-unstyled" role="menu"> <li> <button class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item" type="button"> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/discover"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Categories</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Browse fundraisers by category</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </button> </li> <li> <button class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item" type="button"> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/act"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Crisis relief</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Donate to verified relief</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use 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<div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Inspiration, FAQs, and where to give</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </button> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="mobile-modal mobile-modal-sub hrt-container-mobile" data-menu-sub="fundraise"> <div class="hrt-modal-header"> <div class="hrt-flex hrt-align-center hrt-header-drawer-title"> <button class="hrt-ml-[-1rem] hrt-modal-header-button--back hrt-tertiary-icon-button hrt-tertiary-icon-button--medium hrt-base-button" type="button" aria-label="Back"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-icon hrt-icon--large" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-left"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="hrt-text-heading-sm">Fundraise</div> </div> </div> <div class="hrt-modal-body">  <section aria-labelledby="fundraise_carousel_title" class="hrt-pt-2"> <span class="hrt-text hrt-text-neutral-800 hrt-text-legend" id="fundraise_carousel_title">Fundraising categories</span> <ul class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel hrt-list-unstyled"> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_medical_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/c/start/medical-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#medical"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Medical</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_memorial_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/c/start/memorial-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#memorials"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Memorial</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_emergency_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/c/start/emergency-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#emergencies"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Emergency</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_education_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/c/start/education-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#education"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Education</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_charity_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/start/charity-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#volunteer"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Nonprofit</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_animal_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="/c/start/animal-fundraising"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile"> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="gfm-feature-icon gfm-icon" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/feature.svg#animals"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-label">Animals</span> </a> </li> <li class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-block" data-element-id="btn_nav_start_fundraising_fundraising"> <a class="hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled" href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/start/fundraising-categories"> <span class="hrt-header-fundraise-carousel-tile">See more</span> </a> </li> </ul> </section>  <ul class="hrt-list-unstyled" role="menu"> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/start" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">How to start a GoFundMe</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Step-by-step help, examples, and more</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/c/fundraising-tips/team" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Team fundraising</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Fundraise together with a team</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Fundraising Blog</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Resources, tips, and more</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Fundraising tips</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">The ultimate fundraising tips guide</div> </div> <svg aria-hidden="true" class="hrt-ml-1 hrt-icon hrt-icon--small" focusable="false" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <use href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-ideas" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">Fundraising ideas</span> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-description">Ideas 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href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/theme-update/src/assets/svgs/icons-heart/core.svg#chevron-left"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="hrt-text-heading-sm">About</div> </div> </div> <div class="hrt-modal-body"> <ul class="hrt-list-unstyled" role="menu"> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/how-it-works-gofundme-page" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">How GoFundMe works</span> </div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/safety/gofundme-guarantee" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span class="hrt-base-list-item-title">GoFundMe Giving Guarantee</span> </div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001972748-Countries-supported-on-GoFundMe" class="hrt-base-list-item--heading-size hrt-base-list-item"> <div class="hrt-base-list-item-copy"> <span 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.hrt-base-list-item").click(function() { // Go into submenu removeClasses(); let subModalId = jQuery(this).data("menu-main"); let subModal = jQuery('[data-menu-sub="' + subModalId + '"]'); jQuery('.mobile-modal-sub').addClass("inactive-menu"); jQuery('.mobile-modal-main').addClass("inactive-menu"); jQuery(subModal).removeClass("inactive-menu"); jQuery(subModal).addClass("active-menu"); jQuery('.mobile-modal-main').addClass("slide-left"); var mobileModal = document.getElementById('mobile-modal-container'); mobileModal.scrollTop = 0; jQuery('body').css('overflow', 'hidden'); // Prevent background scrolling when menu is open }); jQuery(".hrt-modal-header-button--close").click(function() { // Close entire menu closeMobileMenu(); }); jQuery(".hrt-tertiary-icon-button[aria-label='Menu']").click(function() { // Open entire menu removeClasses(); jQuery('<div>', { class: 'hrt-animate-fade-in hrt-overlay', 'data-focus-on-hidden': 'true', 'aria-hidden': 'true' }).appendTo('body'); jQuery('.mobile-modal-container').addClass("active-menu"); jQuery('.mobile-modal-sub').addClass("inactive-menu"); jQuery('body').css('overflow', 'hidden'); // Prevent background scrolling when menu is open }); jQuery('.hrt-header-dropdown').hover( function() { $(this).find('.hrt-header-dropdown-caret').addClass('hrt-header-dropdown-chevron--open'); }, function() { $(this).find('.hrt-header-dropdown-caret').removeClass('hrt-header-dropdown-chevron--open'); } ); // Carousel dots animation var $container = jQuery('.hrt-header-donate-carousel-container'); function getCurrentSlideIndex() { var scrollLeft = $container.scrollLeft(); var currentIndex; jQuery('.hrt-header-donate-carousel-card').each(function(index) { var $slide = $(this); var slideOffsetLeft = $slide.position().left; var slideWidth = $slide.outerWidth(true); var slideCenter = Math.floor(slideWidth / 2); // console.log(slideOffsetLeft); if ((slideOffsetLeft <= slideCenter + 20 && slideOffsetLeft >= slideCenter - 20) || (-slideOffsetLeft <= slideCenter + 20 && -slideOffsetLeft >= slideCenter - 20) || slideOffsetLeft === 0) { currentIndex = index; } }); return currentIndex; } $container.on('scroll', function() { var $currentIndex = getCurrentSlideIndex(); // console.log("Current card index:", $currentIndex); var $dotsContainer = jQuery('.hrt-header-donate-carousel-dots'); $dotsContainer.attr('data-position', $currentIndex); }); // Get Donate carousel feed jQuery.ajax({ url: 'https://gateway.gofundme.com/web-gateway/v1/feed/merchunits/us', type: 'GET', data: {}, dataType: 'json', success: function(data) { // console.log(data); let feed = data.references.merchunits; // feed is an Array var feedLength = feed.length; for (var i = 0; i < feedLength; i++) { var slideNum = i + 1; let title = feed[i].title; let link = feed[i].buttonLink; let image = feed[i].image; jQuery('<div>', { 'aria-hidden': 'false', 'aria-label': 'Slide ' + slideNum + ' of 3', 'aria-roledescription': 'Slide', 'class': 'hrt-header-donate-carousel-card', 'role': 'group' }).append( jQuery('<a>', { 'class': 'hrt-header-donate-carousel-card-link hrt-link hrt-link--gray-dark hrt-link--unstyled', 'aria-disabled': 'false', 'data-carousel-card-location': '0', 'href': link, 'tabindex': '0' }).append( jQuery('<span>', { 'class': 'hrt-header-donate-carousel-card-title', 'text': title }), jQuery('<img>', { 'alt': '', 'class': 'hrt-header-donate-carousel-card-image', 'src': image }) ) ).appendTo('.hrt-header-donate-carousel-container'); jQuery('<div>', { 'class': 'hrt-header-donate-carousel-dot' }).appendTo('.hrt-header-donate-carousel-dots'); } }, error: function(request, error) { console.log(error); } }); // Close mobile menu if clicked outside of mobile menu container jQuery(document).mouseup(function(e) { var container = jQuery(".mobile-modal-container"); if (!jQuery(".mobile-modal-container").hasClass("inactive-menu") && !container.is(e.target) && container.has(e.target).length === 0) { closeMobileMenu(); } }); function formatDateTime(dateTimeUnformatted, locale) { // Convert the input date string to a Date object const date = new Date(dateTimeUnformatted); const now = new Date(); // Calculate the difference in milliseconds const diffInMs = now - date; // Calculate the difference in seconds, minutes, hours, and days const diffInSeconds = Math.floor(diffInMs / 1000); const diffInMinutes = Math.floor(diffInSeconds / 60); const diffInHours = Math.floor(diffInMinutes / 60); const diffInDays = Math.floor(diffInHours / 24); // Define translations for various locales const translations = { 'en_US': { day: 'day', hour: 'hour', minute: 'minute', ago: 'ago', plural: 's', created: 'Fundraiser created' }, 'de_DE': { day: 'Tag', hour: 'Stunde', minute: 'Minute', ago: 'vor', plural: 'n', created: 'Spendenaktion erstellt' }, 'es_ES': { day: 'día', hour: 'hora', minute: 'minuto', ago: 'hace', plural: 's', created: 'Recaudación de fondos creada' }, 'fr_FR': { day: 'jour', hour: 'heure', minute: 'minute', ago: 'il y a', plural: 's', created: 'Cagnotte créée' }, 'it_IT': { day: ['giorno', 'giorni'], hour: ['ora', 'ore'], minute: ['minuto', 'minuti'], ago: 'fa', created: 'Raccolta fondi creata' }, 'nl_NL': { day: ['dag', 'dagen'], hour: ['uur', 'uren'], minute: ['minuut', 'minuten'], ago: 'geleden', created: 'Inzamelingsactie gemaakt' }, 'pt_PT': { day: 'dia', hour: 'hora', minute: 'minuto', ago: 'há', plural: 's', created: 'Arrecadação de fundos criada' }, 'es_MX': { day: 'día', hour: 'hora', minute: 'minuto', ago: 'hace', plural: 's', created: 'Recaudación de fondos creada' }, 'es_US': { day: 'día', hour: 'hora', minute: 'minuto', ago: 'hace', plural: 's', created: 'Recaudación de fondos creada' }, 'en_CA': { day: 'day', hour: 'hour', minute: 'minute', ago: 'ago', plural: 's', created: 'Fundraiser created' }, 'en_AU': { day: 'day', hour: 'hour', minute: 'minute', ago: 'ago', plural: 's', created: 'Fundraiser created' }, 'en_GB': { day: 'day', hour: 'hour', minute: 'minute', ago: 'ago', plural: 's', created: 'Fundraiser created' }, 'en_IE': { day: 'day', hour: 'hour', minute: 'minute', ago: 'ago', plural: 's', created: 'Fundraiser created' }, }; // Fallback to 'en_US' if locale is not defined const translation = translations[locale] || translations['en_US']; // Helper function to select singular or plural const pluralize = (count, singular, plural) => count === 1 ? singular : plural; // Determine the format based on the time difference let formattedTime; if (diffInDays >= 1) { const dayLabel = Array.isArray(translation.day) ? pluralize(diffInDays, translation.day[0], translation.day[1]) : translation.day + (diffInDays > 1 ? translation.plural : ''); formattedTime = (locale.startsWith('en')) ? `${translation.created} ${diffInDays} ${dayLabel} ${translation.ago}` : `${translation.created} ${translation.ago} ${diffInDays} ${dayLabel}`; } else if (diffInHours >= 1) { const hourLabel = Array.isArray(translation.hour) ? pluralize(diffInHours, translation.hour[0], translation.hour[1]) : translation.hour + (diffInHours > 1 ? translation.plural : ''); formattedTime = (locale.startsWith('en')) ? `${translation.created} ${diffInHours} ${hourLabel} ${translation.ago}` : `${translation.created} ${translation.ago} ${diffInHours} ${hourLabel}`; } else { const minuteLabel = Array.isArray(translation.minute) ? pluralize(diffInMinutes, translation.minute[0], translation.minute[1]) : translation.minute + (diffInMinutes > 1 ? translation.plural : ''); formattedTime = (locale.startsWith('en')) ? `${translation.created} ${diffInMinutes} ${minuteLabel} ${translation.ago}` : `${translation.created} ${translation.ago} ${diffInMinutes} ${minuteLabel}`; } return formattedTime; } // Check logged in status // jQuery('.header-logged-in').show(); // jQuery('.header-logged-out').hide(); // jQuery('.mobile-profile-image-upload').show(); // let profileImage = ''; // if (profileImage === '') { // jQuery('.desktop-profile-image-default').show(); // jQuery('.mobile-profile-image-default').show(); // } else { // jQuery(".desktop-profile-image-personal").attr("src", profileImage); // jQuery(".mobile-profile-image-personal").attr("src", profileImage); // jQuery('.desktop-profile-image-personal').show(); // jQuery('.mobile-profile-image-personal').show(); // } var loggedIn = false; fetch("https://gateway.gofundme.com/web-gateway/v1/feed/identity", { method: "GET", mode: "cors", credentials: "include", cache: "no-store" }).then(response => { // console.log(response.status, response.headers); return response.json(); }).then(data => { // console.log(data); if (data.references.identity !== undefined && data.references.identity.length != 0) { var loggedIn = true; let identity = data.references.identity[0]; let firstName = identity.firstname; let lastName = identity.lastname; let profileImage = identity.profile_url; if (profileImage === '') { jQuery('.desktop-profile-image-default').show(); jQuery('.mobile-profile-image-default').show(); } else { jQuery(".desktop-profile-image-personal").attr("src", profileImage); jQuery(".mobile-profile-image-personal").attr("src", profileImage); jQuery('.desktop-profile-image-personal').show(); jQuery('.mobile-profile-image-personal').show(); } jQuery('.first-name').text(firstName); jQuery('.header-logged-in').show(); jQuery('.header-logged-out').hide(); getFundraisers(); } }).catch(error => { console.log(error); }); function getFundraisers() { // Get fundraisers from logged in user fetch("https://api.gofundme.com/co/v1/funds", { method: "GET", mode: "cors", credentials: "include", cache: "no-store" }) .then(response => { return response.json(); }) .then(fundraisers => { // console.log(fundraisers); if (fundraisers.length > 0 && fundraisers !== undefined) { var fundraisersLength = fundraisers.length; for (var i = 0; i < 3; i++) { var fundraiserUrl = fundraisers[i].url; var fundraiserName = fundraisers[i].fundname; var image = fundraisers[i].campaign_image_scaled['1x1-960']; var createdAt = fundraisers[i].created_at; var status = fundraisers[i].status; if (status === 1) { const ulElement = document.createElement('ul'); ulElement.setAttribute('aria-label', 'Manage your fundraisers'); ulElement.classList.add('hrt-mb-half'); const innerLiElement = document.createElement('li'); innerLiElement.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser-container'); const aElement = document.createElement('a'); aElement.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser', 'hrt-link', 'hrt-link--gray-dark', 'hrt-link--unstyled'); aElement.setAttribute('href', 'https://www.gofundme.com/f/' + fundraiserUrl); const imageContainerDiv = document.createElement('div'); imageContainerDiv.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser-image-container'); const imgElement = document.createElement('img'); imgElement.setAttribute('alt', ''); imgElement.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser-image'); imgElement.setAttribute('src', image); imageContainerDiv.appendChild(imgElement); const titleSpan = document.createElement('span'); titleSpan.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser-title', 'hrt-text', 'hrt-text-neutral-800', 'hrt-text-body-sm'); titleSpan.textContent = fundraiserName; const statusSpan = document.createElement('span'); statusSpan.classList.add('hrt-header-manage-fundraiser-status', 'hrt-text', 'hrt-text-neutral-500', 'hrt-text-body-sm'); statusSpan.textContent = formatDateTime(createdAt, 'en_US'); aElement.appendChild(imageContainerDiv); aElement.appendChild(titleSpan); aElement.appendChild(statusSpan); innerLiElement.appendChild(aElement); ulElement.appendChild(innerLiElement); var activeFundraisers = document.getElementById('active-fundraisers'); activeFundraisers.prepend(ulElement); } } } }) .catch(error => { console.log(error); }); } </script><main>   <section class="hero hero-v4"> <div class="hero-v4__outer grid-outer"> <div class="hero-v4__content-wrapper col-xl__06 col-sm__12"> <div class="hero-v4__content"> <h1>What is Crowdfunding?<br /> The Clear and Simple Answer</h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Crowdfunding harnesses the power of social networks and the internet to give people the means to raise funds, help others overcome hardship, and meet aspirational goals. The core principle behind the crowdfunding definition is that you can help a friend or help an entire community. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can do everything from raising money for your surgery to fulfilling a student’s dream of attending college—and much more. You can also easily share your crowdfunding campaign via WhatsApp with friends and family or on TikTok and Instagram to use the power of social media.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What is crowdfunding?” “What does crowdfunding mean?” or “What are the benefits of crowdfunding?” then keep reading. We’ll answer your questions about crowdfunding and give you top tips on bringing in donations.</span></p> </div> <div class="cta-buttons__wrapper cta-buttons__wrapper--left-aligned"> <a class="smooth-scroll btn btn--primary-default cta-buttons__button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/create/fundraiser" target="_self">Start crowdfunding</a> </div> </div> <div class="hero-v4__image-wrapper col-xl__06 col-sm__12"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/iStock-1232043247-aspect-ratio-560-355.jpg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_0dc371556cfaa1ea7c17e161704a9cb1 { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_0dc371556cfaa1ea7c17e161704a9cb1 { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-text-v1 block_0dc371556cfaa1ea7c17e161704a9cb1"> <div class="block-text-v1__outer container-outer"> <div class="block-text-v1__inner"> <div class="block-text-v1__content-wrapper block-text-v1__content-wrapper--two-col"> <h2>The rise of crowdfunding</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">In recent years, crowdfunding has transformed the traditional fundraising landscape, breaking down barriers between those in need and those available to help them. Individuals contributed the highest percentage of charitable giving in 2022, </span><a href="https://www.bwf.com/giving-usa-2023-report-insights/"><span style="font-weight: 400">accounting for 64%</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> of the total $499.33 billion in estimated charitable giving. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Crowdfunding has made it possible for people to directly support those who need </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/emergency-financial-assistance"><span style="font-weight: 400">emergency financial assistance</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, contributing to the larger trend of individual giving. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">People often turn to crowdfunding when they can’t afford the rapidly increasing cost of medical care or health insurance and have to pay for </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/out-of-pocket-medical-expenses"><span style="font-weight: 400">out-of-pocket costs</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. In fact, </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/causes-personal-bankruptcy-medical-bills-mortgages-student-loan-debt-2019-6"><span style="font-weight: 400">enormous medical bills</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> are responsible for 66.5% of all bankruptcies in America. So how does crowdfunding work?</span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_1e4d2515986bc858fecd4ebd9ae6959d { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_1e4d2515986bc858fecd4ebd9ae6959d { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-text-v1 block_1e4d2515986bc858fecd4ebd9ae6959d"> <div class="block-text-v1__outer container-outer"> <div class="block-text-v1__inner"> <div class="block-text-v1__content-wrapper block-text-v1__content-wrapper--two-col"> <h2><span class="heading-2">What are the advantages of crowdfunding?</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Sometimes, when government and nonprofit funding falls short, getting the help you need can be challenging. That’s why crowdfunding can be such a valuable resource. It allows you to reach out to your community for support in a way that’s easy and accessible. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties or hoping to impact the world positively, online fundraising can help you achieve your goals. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">For those looking for crowdfunding basics, here are some of the main advantages of crowdfunding:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">There are no long wait periods to receive your funds.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crowdfunding takes the fear out of asking for financial help. </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/sharing"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sharing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> your fundraiser with your network of friends and family members on TikTok or Instagram is simple.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crowdfunding makes it easy to reach people outside of your network.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="accordion-new" class="default block_e4557cb23f6b14b513db465b9a5392c6 theme-block"> <div class="hrt-global-wrapper"> <div class="intro"> <div class="left content-width-xlg"> <h2>4 of the most common questions about crowdfunding</h2> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-wrapper"> <div class="accordion-item"> <h3 class="accordion-item-title">How do I know if crowdfunding is right for me?</h3> <div class="accordion-item-content"> <p>The best way to define crowdfunding is to understand that it can work for anybody, and there is no cause too big or too small for crowdfunding. Crowdfunding helps bring people together to help others fundraise and ultimately thrive.</p> <p>Some people might worry that their fundraiser isn’t as worthy as others—but crowdfunding exists to help an array of people and needs. Whether you want to help your pet, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/how-to-start-memorial-fund">raise money to pay for a memorial</a>, or <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/how-to-get-help-with-bills">get help with bills</a>, crowdfunding can allow you to overcome the financial barriers that may stand in the way when you need it the most.</p> <p>Crowdfunding services are not just for individuals seeking emergency financial aid. Businesses can also use them to raise capital and fund new projects. Entrepreneurs can also use crowdfunding to finance their creative ideas or cover damages caused by burglary.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h3 class="accordion-item-title">What are the different types of crowdfunding?</h3> <div class="accordion-item-content"> <p><strong>Donation-based crowdfunding</strong>: This type of crowdfunding is the most common when looking up “what is a crowdfunding campaign.” In donation-based crowdfunding, people search for and support a cause by donating to it without receiving anything in return.</p> <p>The person running the fundraiser isn’t obligated to pay back donors or give them anything else in return for their contributions. GoFundMe crowdfunding is one of the major sites that uses donation-based crowdfunding.</p> <p><strong>Equity-based crowdfunding</strong>: In equity-based fundraising, the fundraiser organizer accepts money from people looking to invest, typically to help launch a business. In return, investors will receive small equity in the business or company.</p> <p><strong>Rewards-based</strong>: Through rewards-based crowdfunding on platforms like Indiegogo and Kickstarter, the fundraiser organizer provides a reward or products to donors, usually a service or physical item, in exchange for a contribution.</p> <p><strong>Note</strong>: GoFundMe only allows donation-based crowdfunding.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h3 class="accordion-item-title">Is it okay to raise money for myself?</h3> <div class="accordion-item-content"> <p>Absolutely. Feeling nervous about asking for help when fundraising online for personal needs is understandable. However, it’s important to remember that financial difficulties are something that many people go through. You might be pleasantly surprised to find out just how many people are willing to lend a helping hand during tough times.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <h3 class="accordion-item-title">What is the best way to get more donations?</h3> <div class="accordion-item-content"> <p>While there’s no magic formula for crowdfunding the most donations, you can definitely take steps to set yourself up for success. It’s crucial to develop a fundraiser that is captivating and resonates with your community. Investing time into your fundraiser story will inspire your network of friends and family to take action.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_b394494bbde4bff737b9ea7f127b2358 { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_b394494bbde4bff737b9ea7f127b2358 { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-banners-v1 block_b394494bbde4bff737b9ea7f127b2358"> <div class="block-banners-v1__outer container-outer"> <div class="block-banners-v1__card"> <div class="block-banners-v1__image-wrapper"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/messermoves2018-2-600x385-1-aspect-ratio-360-250.jpg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="block-banners-v1__content-wrap"> <div class="block-banners-v1__content-wrap-inner"> <div class="block-banners-v1__content"> <h2>How is crowdfunding on GoFundMe different?</h2> <p>We empower people to rally support for personal and charitable causes. We built our reputation by serving and supporting our community of organizers and donors, and we continue to build on that trust every day. GoFundMe’s giving community is more than 50 million strong and has raised more than $9 billion.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <section class="block cards-v3 "> <div class="cards-v3__outer container-outer"> <div class="cards-v3__content-outer grid"> <div class="cards-v3__content-inner col-xl__10 col-sm__12"> <h2>How it works</h2> <p>Our industry-leading fundraising tools help individuals, groups, and organizations share their stories far and wide. Even small donations can eventually grow into something extraordinary.</p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__grid grid"> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>1. Create your fundraiser</h3> <p>GoFundMe helps you quickly create a fundraiser and tell your story. You can raise money as an individual or invite others to join your fundraising team. Learn more about <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/team-fundraising">team fundraising</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>2. Share your fundraiser</h3> <p>Our sharing tools help you spread the word about your story via <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/social-media">social media</a>, emails, and even text messages. We make it easy to keep your network informed so you can raise more money quickly.</p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>3. Easily accept donations</h3> <p>GoFundMe allows you to send donations directly to your or your beneficiary’s bank account, so you can get help right away.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cta-buttons__wrapper cta-buttons__wrapper--centered"> <a class="btn btn--secondary-default cta-buttons__button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/how-it-works" target="_self">Find out how it works</a> </div> </div> </section>   <section class="block cards-v3 "> <div class="cards-v3__outer container-outer"> <div class="cards-v3__content-outer grid"> <div class="cards-v3__content-inner col-xl__10 col-sm__12"> <h2>Choosing the right crowdfunding platform</h2> <p>Here’s what sets GoFundMe apart from the rest:</p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__grid grid"> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-icon-wrap"> <img decoding="async" class="cards-v3__icon" alt="connection" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/assets/svg/info-icons/connection.svg"/ loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>Trust & safety</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Backed by the </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/safety/gofundme-guarantee"><span style="font-weight: 400">GoFundMe Giving Guarantee</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, our platform is the safest, most secure place to give and receive donations. We have a dedicated Trust & Safety team that works day and night to prevent misuse and make sure funds reach the right hands.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-icon-wrap"> <img decoding="async" class="cards-v3__icon" alt="dashboard" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/assets/svg/info-icons/dashboard.svg"/ loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>Advanced tools</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The key to fundraising success is sharing your fundraiser with as many people as you can. With built-in social fundraising technology, GoFundMe crowdfunding makes it easy to spread awareness for your fundraiser so you can increase donations.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card"> <div class="cards-v3__card-icon-wrap"> <img decoding="async" class="cards-v3__icon" alt="wallet" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/themes/sage-8.5.4/assets/svg/info-icons/wallet.svg"/ loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="cards-v3__card-content"> <h3>Fundraising resources</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Our resource center offers proven </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips"><span style="font-weight: 400">fundraising tips</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> to set you up for success. Our </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog"><span style="font-weight: 400">blog</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is packed with content that helps you drive more donations to your fundraiser.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_69f3511b10ec145770b40276252e4aca { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_69f3511b10ec145770b40276252e4aca { margin: 0px 0 50px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-image-content-v1 block_69f3511b10ec145770b40276252e4aca"> <div class="block-image-content-v1__outer container-outer"> <div class="block-image-content-v1__header"> <h2>Crowdfunding best practices</h2> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section"> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Give-25-Towards-a-Car-for-Craigs-600x385-1-aspect-ratio-300-200.jpeg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-content"> <h3>Tell a compelling story</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">From your title to your story and photos, your fundraiser story should be based on your needs and it should inspire people to donate. Before getting started, learn how to make your fundraiser successful with our </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/campaign-story"><span style="font-weight: 400">fundraiser story tips</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. And don’t forget to upload several high-quality photos or a video to exponentially increase donations to your fundraiser. </span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/campaign-title">Great Ideas for Naming Your Online Fundraiser</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/image">How Images Can Lead to Fundraising Success</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/video">Videos Are Powerful Fundraiser Tools</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section"> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Smith-Family-Haiti-Missions-Trip-600x385-1-aspect-ratio-300-200.jpeg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-content"> <h3>Share and update</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Every time you share your fundraiser, you’ll bring in an average of $43 in donations</span><span style="font-weight: 400">—so share your fundraiser often on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other social platforms to encourage others to do the same. If you get enough momentum going, your fundraiser could go viral. Well-written updates with any news you share will keep supporters and potential donors engaged and in the loop. </span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips/update">How to Write a Fundraising Update</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/viral-fundraising">Viral Fundraising: Make the Most of Your Fundraiser’s Potential</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section"> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Maxwelton-4th-of-July-Parade-600x385-1-aspect-ratio-300-200.jpeg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="block-image-content-v1__section-content"> <h3>Thank your donors</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">It’s crucial to show donors that their contributions are greatly appreciated, just like we thank someone for doing a good deed. Instead of giving them gifts or rewards, sending heartfelt thank-you messages is an excellent way to let each donor know how much their support means to you. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Expressing gratitude can inspire donors to give even more and continue supporting your cause beyond the original crowdfunding goal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Our blog post, </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/donation-thank-you-letter"><span style="font-weight: 400">How to Write a Donation Thank-You Letter That Gets You to Your Goal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, will walk you through crafting the best thank-you possible. Be sure to check out our </span><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/blog/thank-you-to-donors"><span style="font-weight: 400">20 Affordable Ways to Say Thank You to Donors</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> list if you’d like to show your gratitude beyond an email. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_43dd04137dc3c6891fa05281aa7553c3 { margin: px 0 px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_43dd04137dc3c6891fa05281aa7553c3 { margin: px 0 px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-component-buttons block_43dd04137dc3c6891fa05281aa7553c3"> <div class="buttons__inner container-outer"> <div class="cta-buttons__wrapper cta-buttons__wrapper--centered"> <a class="smooth-scroll btn cta-buttons__button hrt-secondary-button hrt-secondary-button--full-for-large hrt-secondary-button--large hrt-secondary-button--default hrt-base-button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/fundraising-tips" target="_self">View more tips</a> </div> </div> </section>   <style> .block_5cae1343766c13c4c5474fc9321ea6c7 { margin: px 0 px 0 !important; } @media(max-width: 767px) { .block_5cae1343766c13c4c5474fc9321ea6c7 { margin: px 0 px 0 !important; } } </style> <section class="block block-carousels-v1 block_5cae1343766c13c4c5474fc9321ea6c7"> <div class="carousels-v1__outer container-outer"> <div class="carousels-v1__content-inner"> <h2>Fundraiser success stories</h2> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slides-wrapper-outer"> <div class="carousels-v1__slides-wrapper"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide"> <div class="carousels-v1__slides-inner"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/waltnaimawintershelterwish-aspect-ratio-530-280.jpg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrows carousels-v1__arrows--mobile"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--prev"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M12.1308 19.0781C12.3774 18.8315 12.3774 18.4316 12.1308 18.185L6.57737 12.6316H18.9473C19.2961 12.6316 19.5789 12.3488 19.5789 12C19.5789 11.6512 19.2961 11.3684 18.9473 11.3684H6.57736L12.1308 5.81499C12.3774 5.56834 12.3774 5.16845 12.1308 4.9218C11.8841 4.67515 11.4842 4.67515 11.2376 4.9218L4.60601 11.5534C4.35936 11.8 4.35936 12.1999 4.60601 12.4466L11.2376 19.0781C11.4842 19.3248 11.8841 19.3248 12.1308 19.0781Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--next"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.8693 4.9218C11.6226 5.16845 11.6226 5.56834 11.8693 5.81499L17.4227 11.3684H5.06616C4.70993 11.3684 4.42114 11.6512 4.42114 12C4.42114 12.3488 4.70993 12.6316 5.06616 12.6316H17.4227L11.8693 18.185C11.6226 18.4316 11.6226 18.8315 11.8693 19.0781C12.1159 19.3248 12.5158 19.3248 12.7625 19.0781L19.3941 12.4466C19.5097 12.331 19.5711 12.1817 19.5783 12.0303C19.5788 12.0202 19.579 12.0101 19.579 12C19.579 11.9898 19.5788 11.9795 19.5783 11.9693C19.571 11.8181 19.5096 11.6689 19.3941 11.5534L12.7625 4.9218C12.5158 4.67515 12.1159 4.67515 11.8693 4.9218Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-content"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-tags"> <span class="tag tag--primary"> Charity </span> </div> <h3>Walt & Naima’s Winter Shelter Wish</h3> <p>Walt is only 7 years old, but he has a huge heart. That’s why after devastating fires swept through Northern California, he wanted to do something to help the most vulnerable people in the Bay Area. He started a GoFundMe to benefit a local homeless shelter and raised over $11,000.</p> <a class="btn btn--small btn--primary-donate cta-buttons__button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/waltnaimawintershelterwish" target="_self">Donate</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slide"> <div class="carousels-v1__slides-inner"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ranchorelaxobarn-600x385-1-aspect-ratio-530-280.jpg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrows carousels-v1__arrows--mobile"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--prev"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M12.1308 19.0781C12.3774 18.8315 12.3774 18.4316 12.1308 18.185L6.57737 12.6316H18.9473C19.2961 12.6316 19.5789 12.3488 19.5789 12C19.5789 11.6512 19.2961 11.3684 18.9473 11.3684H6.57736L12.1308 5.81499C12.3774 5.56834 12.3774 5.16845 12.1308 4.9218C11.8841 4.67515 11.4842 4.67515 11.2376 4.9218L4.60601 11.5534C4.35936 11.8 4.35936 12.1999 4.60601 12.4466L11.2376 19.0781C11.4842 19.3248 11.8841 19.3248 12.1308 19.0781Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--next"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.8693 4.9218C11.6226 5.16845 11.6226 5.56834 11.8693 5.81499L17.4227 11.3684H5.06616C4.70993 11.3684 4.42114 11.6512 4.42114 12C4.42114 12.3488 4.70993 12.6316 5.06616 12.6316H17.4227L11.8693 18.185C11.6226 18.4316 11.6226 18.8315 11.8693 19.0781C12.1159 19.3248 12.5158 19.3248 12.7625 19.0781L19.3941 12.4466C19.5097 12.331 19.5711 12.1817 19.5783 12.0303C19.5788 12.0202 19.579 12.0101 19.579 12C19.579 11.9898 19.5788 11.9795 19.5783 11.9693C19.571 11.8181 19.5096 11.6689 19.3941 11.5534L12.7625 4.9218C12.5158 4.67515 12.1159 4.67515 11.8693 4.9218Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-content"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-tags"> <span class="tag tag--primary"> Animals </span> </div> <h3>Support Rancho Relaxo’s Expansion</h3> <p>Caitlin has a simple mission: to save as many animals as possible from abuse or neglect. She does this on Rancho Relaxo, an animal rescue farm that she founded. So far, she’s saved more than 300 animals, and she can continue her mission thanks to a GoFundMe that has raised over $149,000.</p> <a class="btn btn--small btn--primary-donate cta-buttons__button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/ranchorelaxobarn" target="_self">Donate</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slide"> <div class="carousels-v1__slides-inner"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-image"> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.gofundme.com/c/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fromcompton2harvard-aspect-ratio-530-280.jpg" alt="" / loading="lazy"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrows carousels-v1__arrows--mobile"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--prev"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M12.1308 19.0781C12.3774 18.8315 12.3774 18.4316 12.1308 18.185L6.57737 12.6316H18.9473C19.2961 12.6316 19.5789 12.3488 19.5789 12C19.5789 11.6512 19.2961 11.3684 18.9473 11.3684H6.57736L12.1308 5.81499C12.3774 5.56834 12.3774 5.16845 12.1308 4.9218C11.8841 4.67515 11.4842 4.67515 11.2376 4.9218L4.60601 11.5534C4.35936 11.8 4.35936 12.1999 4.60601 12.4466L11.2376 19.0781C11.4842 19.3248 11.8841 19.3248 12.1308 19.0781Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--next"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.8693 4.9218C11.6226 5.16845 11.6226 5.56834 11.8693 5.81499L17.4227 11.3684H5.06616C4.70993 11.3684 4.42114 11.6512 4.42114 12C4.42114 12.3488 4.70993 12.6316 5.06616 12.6316H17.4227L11.8693 18.185C11.6226 18.4316 11.6226 18.8315 11.8693 19.0781C12.1159 19.3248 12.5158 19.3248 12.7625 19.0781L19.3941 12.4466C19.5097 12.331 19.5711 12.1817 19.5783 12.0303C19.5788 12.0202 19.579 12.0101 19.579 12C19.579 11.9898 19.5788 11.9795 19.5783 11.9693C19.571 11.8181 19.5096 11.6689 19.3941 11.5534L12.7625 4.9218C12.5158 4.67515 12.1159 4.67515 11.8693 4.9218Z" fill="#ffffff"/> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-content"> <div class="carousels-v1__slide-tags"> <span class="tag tag--primary"> Education </span> </div> <h3>From Compton 2 Harvard</h3> <p>Growing up, E-Jayy always had a vision of achieving great things. This dedicated young man made his vision a reality when he got accepted to Harvard—but he still needed help with all the expenses that come with an Ivy League education. Donors gave over $23,000 to help him with his freshman year expenses so he could fully focus on his education.</p> <a class="btn btn--small btn--primary-donate cta-buttons__button" href="https://www.gofundme.com/fromcompton2harvard" target="_self">Donate</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousels-v1__arrows carousels-v1__arrows--desktop"> <div class="carousels-v1__arrow carousels-v1__arrow--prev"> <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M12.1308 19.0781C12.3774 18.8315 12.3774 18.4316 12.1308 18.185L6.57737 12.6316H18.9473C19.2961 12.6316 19.5789 12.3488 19.5789 12C19.5789 11.6512 19.2961 11.3684 18.9473 11.3684H6.57736L12.1308 5.81499C12.3774 5.56834 12.3774 5.16845 12.1308 4.9218C11.8841 4.67515 11.4842 4.67515 11.2376 4.9218L4.60601 11.5534C4.35936 11.8 4.35936 12.1999 4.60601 12.4466L11.2376 19.0781C11.4842 19.3248 11.8841 19.3248 12.1308 19.0781Z" fill="#333333"/> 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