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Your Personal Fundraiser Quick Start

Launch your own calendar page and get your first donation in 24 hours. No team or nonprofit required.

Getting Started (Step-by-Step)

  1. 1

    Verify your email

    Check your inbox and click the confirmation link so you can sign in anytime.

  2. 2

    Connect payouts

    North star: finish Stripe so donations land in your bank account (about 10–15 minutes). You can start sharing before this is done.

    Go to connect payouts
  3. 3

    Personalize your page

    Add a photo, a short intro, and your story so donors connect with why you are raising.

    Go to personalize your page
  4. 4

    Share your link and QR code

    Start with 5–10 close friends and family, then widen out to group chats and social.

    Go to share your link and qr code
  5. 5

    Thank every donor

    A quick personal thank-you keeps gifts coming and often leads to referrals.

    Go to thank every donor
  6. 6

    Receive your first donation

    North star: your first real gift through Stripe. Watch your calendar fill up from your dashboard.

    Go to receive your first donation

Tip: Personal pages that get shared with at least 10 people in the first 24 hours fill the fastest. Start with your inner circle, then keep sharing through the month.

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