What you can fundraise for
Every path on FundMyUniverse is built around trust, transparency, and getting funds to people faster across 49 countries. Here's exactly what each one requires, what it costs, and where it leads.
For individuals bringing a beautiful dream to life or finding their footing through unexpected hardships.
Who it's for
Yourself or someone else. Community members can also raise on your behalf through your existing fundraiser.
Examples
Medical bills, funeral costs, rent after a job loss, tuition, launching a small business or creative project, or fundraising on behalf of a loved one.
Requirements
No application needed to launch. Verification, plus a linked bank account, are only required before any funds can be paid out to you.
Timeline
Live instantly, the moment you publish your campaign.
Fee
You pay no platform fee. Only standard Stripe processing costs apply to funds you receive.
Overflow
Every campaign is automatically part of the Overflowing Cup, both giving a share of any overage forward and joining the queue to receive overflow donations from other funded campaigns in your same category.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Yes, if selected — $5,000 once verified and active.
For dedicated organizations quietly anchoring our communities and helping our world heal.
Who it's for
Registered nonprofit orgs. Community members can also raise on your behalf.
Examples
Food banks, shelters, community health clinics, arts and education nonprofits.
Requirements
Government or charity registration number, organization website, and at least one social media link. Reviewed by the Trust Council.
Timeline
Decision within 3 to 5 business days. Your profile stays pending and hidden from the public until approved and verification is complete.
What you get once approved
Fee
Your organization pays no platform fee. Stripe's charity rate applies to funds received.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Yes, if selected — $25,000.
For those heavy, sudden moments when a disaster strikes and we must come together to protect each other.
Who it's for
Anyone raising for emergency victims or affected communities. Community members can also raise on your behalf.
Examples
Wildfire relief, flood recovery, emergency shelter after a natural disaster.
Requirements
No application needed to launch. Verification and a linked bank account are only required before funds can be paid out.
Timeline
Live instantly.
Fee
You pay no platform fee. Only standard Stripe processing costs apply to funds you receive.
Visibility
Flagged separately so donors searching specifically for urgent needs can find you faster.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Yes, if selected — $5,000 once verified.
For passionate groups standing shoulder to shoulder to build a kinder, better tomorrow.
Who it's for
Anyone raising for a grassroots coalition or civic cause. Community members can also raise on your behalf.
Examples
Grassroots advocacy coalitions, community organizing campaigns, civic reform efforts, and direct mutual aid networks.
Requirements
A mission statement and active community links (social media, press, etc.). Strong community links speed up review.
Timeline
Decision within 3 to 5 business days. Your profile stays pending and hidden until approved and verification is complete.
What you get once approved
Fee
You pay no platform fee. Only standard Stripe processing costs apply to funds received.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Yes, if selected — $5,000.
For dedicated advocates and activists working on the frontlines every single day to look out for others.
Who it's for
Individual activists, advocates, creators, and public figures — raising for themselves or on behalf of others.
Examples
Community organizers, human rights advocates, journalists covering underserved issues.
Requirements
A ground mission statement and at least one proof-of-work link (published articles, recorded events, field reports, social media presence documenting your work, or other verifiable documentation). Documented proof of work is the single biggest factor in approval.
Timeline
Decision within 3 to 5 business days. Your profile stays pending until approved and verification is complete.
What you get once approved
Fee
You pay no platform fee. Only standard Stripe processing costs apply to funds received.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Yes, if selected — $5,000.
Your share tells the world you're an important part of this beautiful community.
Who it's for
Anyone amplifying active campaigns (promotes others).
How it's earned
Any time you share a campaign using its share button, or share your own profile using its Share My Profile button, and someone donates as a result, that counts as an impact donation credited to you.
Your first impact donation
You'll get a notification congratulating you the first time this happens, letting you know you can view it on your profile, and inviting you to proudly share your new designation using Share My Profile.
Requirements
None. No application, no ID verification, no campaign to create.
MyUniverse Effect Grant Eligible
Not for a fixed amount. Instead, each quarter the top 20 Shared Voices by impact receive a Variable grant and an exclusive invitation to future MyUniverse Events.
Most people start with a Personal fundraiser. It's live instantly and works for almost any need.
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