By signing-up for GoFundMe, you're tapping into a very powerful story-telling platform that is engineered for results. M: What are your top tips for pet owners interested in using GoFundMe to raise money for their cause?īrad: GoFundMe is designed to ensure success for even the most novice of users. Said otherwise, the trust level is very high on GoFundMe because campaign organizers and their supporters personally know one another - or have a personal connection to the campaign.ĭr. GoFundMe makes it very easy for family, friends, and communities to come together and support one another when they need it most. M: If someone is interested in donating money to a pet's cause on GoFundMe, how is it known that the funds go to the betterment of a pet's life?īrad: A common misconception about GoFundMe is that strangers are rushing in to donate and then hoping for the best. M: How many people/pets have been helped by GoFundMe and over what time period?īrad: Of the public campaigns we're able to track, over $3M has been raised by 4,000 campaigns from nearly 70,000 people, although the total number is likely much higher.ĭr. M: If there is a pet-health concern for which funding is sought, what are the most common concerns?īrad: Surgeries due to injuries or illnesses are the most common reasons stated by campaigns.ĭr. Millions of dollars have been raised within GoFundMe's “Animals & Pets” category.ĭr. M: What are the most common reasons people use GoFundMe to raise money for pet-related causes?īrad: Animal lovers most commonly raise money on GoFundMe for vet bills, pet adoptions and animal rescue efforts. In order to get the best sense of how the process works, I interviewed GoFundMe’s CEO, Brad Damphousse.ĭr. I’ve previously done fundraising to benefit animal welfare through my work with Amazon CARES (see links at end of this article), so I was intrigued to learn of, a crowd-funding site that has helped families to raise funds for a variety of pet-health related campaigns. Have you ever tried to raise funds to pay for your pet’s medical treatment? Fortunately, with the power of the internet and social media, pet owners are now more empowered than ever to reach a large-scale audience with the financial means to lend a hand for a good cause.
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