Why the Right Images for your Fundraiser are the Key to Success

A picture is worth a thousand words, and it can make or break your fundraiser. Adding compelling fundraising images to your fundraiser page is one of the best ways to become a crowdfunding success story. Fundraising appeals with at least five photos raise more than those with just one. Photos can tell your story, elicit compassion and inspire action.

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Tips for picking the best fundraiser photos

Use high-quality images

Quality matters. Online users have a short attention span, so you have a few seconds to grab and keep it. Great photos are your key to success.

Clear, focused, and well-lit pictures help build empathy. Make sure your cover shot clearly shows your beneficiary.
Your featured cover image should capture the viewer’s attention and give a sense of your story.
The recommended main image size is 600 pixels wide by 400 pixels tall.

Post lots of pictures

Remember: fundraisers with at least five photos raise more than those with one. The fact is donors love seeing multiple images.

Choose the best photo for your image, then add several more to the gallery. Don’t post multiple versions of the same image; show many different aspects of your cause.
Use photos to tell a story. Think of it as a slideshow about your cause, and include a beginning, middle, and end.
The more beautiful and varied your images are, the more people will want to share them on social media. This will drive more donations to your cause.

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Update as often as possible

Sharing updates is a great way to inspire donors as your fundraiser gains traction. Refresh your page with new images to keep your fundraiser engaging.

Start with a few images, and add new ones with each update. Include the highest-quality photos in your gallery.
Take pictures during fundraising events, and add pictures taken by your supporters (with their permission).
Continue posting images to social media, and encourage others to share them too.

Fundraiser photo don’ts

There are a few types of photos that we recommend you don’t share on your fundraiser.

Make sure your photos are family friendly. Be sure that your photos are appropriate for all ages and are compliant with our Terms & Conditions.
Don’t use photos that you don’t own. If you’d like to use photos, videos, or music that you don’t own, you must get permission first. While it’s best to use your own photos, you can check out Flickr’s Creative Commons database for high-quality stock photos.

Picturing crowdfunding success

Along with photos, video can play a pivotal role in fundraising with power equal to or greater than that of images. For other great fundraising tips, visit our main fundraising tips page. GoFundMe is a crowdfunding site with a 0% platform fee for organizers; if you haven’t already, start a fundraiser today.