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How to Create a Facebook Fundraiser

Facebook fundraisers are a great way to show your support. The money you raise helps us continue our important health care, education and advocacy work throughout our region.

Plus, Facebook fundraisers are EASY to create. We'll show you how! 

Create on desktop computer Create on mobile device

Create a Fundraiser on a Desktop Computer

  1. From the dropdown menu on your Facebook main page, select “Fundraisers.”
  2. Select “Raise money for a nonprofit.”
  3. Search for “Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.”
  4. Determine how much money you want to raise (i.e. $200)
    • Don’t worry, even if you go over your fundraising goal, the non-profit will receive your full fundraising amount.
  5. Determine an end date for your fundraiser.
  6. Add a title for your fundraiser. For example fundraiser for "Sandy's fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.”
  7. Give a little summary about why you are raising money for PPMM
    • For example, “I am raising money Planned Parenthood Mar Monte and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.”
  8. Pick a cover photo.
  9. Hit “create”
  10. Congratulations! Your fundraiser is now live!

Create a Fundraiser on a Mobile Device

  1. From the dropdown menu on your Facebook app, select “Fundraisers.”
  2. Select “Raise Money.”
  3. When asked, "Who are you raising money for?," select “Nonprofit.”
  4. Search for “Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.”
  5. To change the image, select the “edit” button on the bottom of the image.
  6. PPMM has already entered suggested text for you, but you can easily edit it to whatever you want it to say.
  7. Enter a goal amount ( i.e. $200).
  8. Click “create.”
  9. Congratulations! Your fundraiser is now live!

Questions?

We're happy to help. Contact our Development Department at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!