GidiStay GidiGive community fundraising

Community fundraising for WhatsApp groups in the US, Nigeria and UK

WhatsApp fundraising for your community

GidiGive is a shareable community fundraising page for groups in the United States, Nigeria and United Kingdom. Set a goal, explain your cause and share one link on WhatsApp. Organisers can add bank accounts for USD, NGN and GBP; supporters select an available currency, and organisers confirm each donation before it appears on the public donor wall.

GidiGive is free to use. It does not collect, hold or process donations.

GidiGive volunteers supporting a community fundraiser

How to create a WhatsApp fundraiser

  1. Create or sign in to your GidiStay account.
  2. Write a clear cause story, set a goal currency and add bank accounts for the currencies you accept: USD, NGN or GBP.
  3. Share your GidiGive cause link in WhatsApp groups and with your community.
  4. Check your bank account and confirm received donations so the public donor wall and progress total update.

Supporters can open the page in a mobile browser; they do not need to download a separate app.

What a GidiGive cause page includes

What can a community fundraiser support?

Organisers use community fundraising pages for medical bills, school fees, family support, funeral costs, faith-community needs, small-business starts and local projects. Each organiser should explain the purpose and share information donors can check before transferring.

Comparing GidiGive with GoFundMe?

Both give people a shareable page to explain a cause and invite support. GidiGive is designed around WhatsApp sharing and direct USD, NGN and GBP bank transfers to organisers. GidiStay does not collect, hold or convert donations, so compare each platform's payment and payout arrangements before choosing.

GidiGive fundraising questions

What is GidiGive?

GidiGive is a free community fundraising page by GidiStay for people who want to share a cause with a WhatsApp group. Organisers set a goal, add their story and bank details, and share one link. Donations are sent directly to the organiser, not processed or held by GidiStay.

How do I start a fundraiser on WhatsApp?

Create a GidiStay account, add your cause story, select a goal currency, and add bank accounts for the USD, NGN or GBP transfers you accept. Share your GidiGive link in your WhatsApp group. Supporters transfer directly to the organiser.

Is GidiGive free to use?

Yes. Using GidiGive is free. Cause organisers may choose to make an optional contribution to support the initiative, but it is never required, automatically deducted or taken from a donor's transfer by GidiStay. Bank charges may still apply.

Does GidiGive process or hold donations?

No. GidiGive records organiser-confirmed USD, NGN and GBP bank transfers, sent directly to the organiser's configured account. GidiStay does not collect, hold, convert or guarantee funds. Donations in different currencies are displayed separately.

How can donors check whether a cause is genuine?

GidiGive is an open platform and GidiStay does not vet or endorse every cause. Before transferring money, independently check the organiser's identity, the need described and the bank details. Donations are made directly between donors and organisers.

What kinds of causes can use GidiGive?

Communities use fundraising pages for medical bills, school fees, family support, funeral costs, faith-community needs, small-business starts and local projects. Organisers should describe the purpose clearly and provide details supporters can check.

Which currencies can supporters use?

Organisers can add bank transfer accounts for USD, NGN and GBP. Supporters choose a currency the organiser has configured. GidiGive does not convert currencies, and amounts in different currencies are kept separate.

Is GidiGive like GoFundMe?

Both give people a shareable page to explain a cause and invite support. GidiGive is designed around WhatsApp sharing and direct USD, NGN and GBP transfers to organisers; GidiStay does not collect, hold or convert donations. Compare payment and payout arrangements before choosing a platform.

When does a donation appear on the donor wall?

After the organiser checks that a transfer arrived and confirms it on GidiGive, the confirmed donation appears on the cause's public donor wall and progress total. A donor's transfer request alone does not confirm receipt.

Verify a cause before donating

GidiGive is an open platform. GidiStay does not vet, endorse or guarantee any cause or funds raised. Independently check the organiser, the purpose and bank details. Donations are made directly between donors and organisers; GidiStay is not a party to the transfer.