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Crowdfunding

The practice of funding a project or campaign by raising money from a large number of people

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Jan 9, 2026

How do GoFundMe withdrawal fees work for recipients?

GoFundMe does not charge a platform fee for most personal campaigns, but each donation is subject to a payment processing (transaction) fee—commonly 2.9% plus $0.30 in the U.S.—which is deducted from ...

Jan 7, 2026

How do grassroots crowdfunding platforms compare to foundation grants in sustaining long-term movement infrastructure?

Grassroots crowdfunding and foundation grants each play distinct roles in sustaining long-term movement infrastructure: crowdfunding builds broad-based engagement and rapid, flexible cash flow but str...