The message reads: “GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee for organizers and relies primarily on the generosity of donors like you to operate our service.” 

Then it provides donors 4 choices: tip 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, or enter a customized quantity.

Wait… how does GoFundMe really generate income?

While it doesn’t cost the individual working a fundraiser, the corporate does acquire a 2.9% fee processing price, together with 30 cents per donation. 

So if somebody raises $1,000 by ten $100 donations, GoFundMe nonetheless makes about $32 simply from charges.

They additionally generate income by ideas. Back in 2017, the corporate launched the tipping mannequin to “keep the platform free” for organizers.

Still, that’s not sitting proper with some people on-line.

One individual underneath the unique Reddit submit stated: “actually crazy they try to guilt trip people into giving them more money.”

On one other thread, similar subreddit, somebody wrote: “Giving money to give money. That’s wild.”

Another added: “Acting like they don’t take a cut of donations. Disgusting.”

“They already take a portion of the money that you make, and they have the audacity to ask for a tip?!” requested a 3rd. “Pfft.”

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