Getting started
How to start a fundraiser without guessing
Starting a campaign should not feel like decoding fine print under stress. This explainer follows the public FundTheFirst.com FAQ — campaign type, the wizard, Plaid verification, and sharing — without invented conversion rates.
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Key takeaways
The public start path is the campaign wizard on FundTheFirst.
Pick the campaign type that matches reality: Myself, Someone Else, Charity, or Bootstrap-Me.
After you submit, identity verification with Plaid and a team review happen before the page goes live.
You are responsible for sharing; this explainer does not invent donation totals.
Transcript
This is an iDfunder explainer for people who want to start a fundraiser without guessing. Product fundraising lives on FundTheFirst. We are the editorial publication alongside it.
The public FAQ’s start path is straightforward: open Start a Fundraiser, which goes to the campaign wizard at fundthefirst.com/campaign/wizard/create.
Before you write a headline, choose the campaign type that matches reality. Myself means you are organizer and beneficiary. Someone Else means you organize for a separate beneficiary and you do not receive the money. Charity is for nonprofit flows. Bootstrap-Me is a myself-style flow with tier levels and offers, and it has specific tax and setup prompts in product — this is not tax advice.
In the wizard you typically enter beneficiary details, write a clear title and story, set a goal that matches the real need, and add photos if you have them. Exact screens can change. Follow the fields you see.
After you submit, you verify identity with Plaid. The FundTheFirst team reviews the information. The FAQ says a real person from the team contacts every organizer and beneficiary. Once verified, the fundraiser goes live.
When it is activated, expect an email with sharing tips, and that you — not the platform — are responsible for telling the people close to the organizer and beneficiary. We are not going to invent how much a typical campaign raises.
If you want the written version, read How to start a fundraiser on FundTheFirst, and the companion guides on organizer versus beneficiary and payouts.
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