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GoFundMe CEO calls platform a "complement," not substitute, for government programs

Dec 15, 2020
From the coronavirus to racial justice, GoFundMe has seen an outpouring of support this year.
GoFundMe donations have an "emotional component," says CEO Tim Cadogan.
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Stoneman Douglas students help raise millions online

Mar 2, 2018
Since the mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two weeks ago, the students have been calling for gun-control measures and support for the victims. They’ve helped raise millions of dollars on GoFundMe, much of it going toward organizing a march in Washington, D.C., later this month. How is all that money being […]

Crowdfunding for your life

Jun 23, 2017
The online safety net may not be without its gaping holes.
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