You have a roster of athletes
Each athlete gets their own fundraising page. GoFundMe gives you one page for the whole campaign.
Comparison
HometownLift vs GoFundMe for team fundraising
GoFundMe is the most recognized crowdfunding platform. But it is designed for individual causes, not team-based fundraising with rosters, athlete pages, and multi-role admin tools. Here is how they differ.
Side by side
How the platforms compare for teams
CategoryHometownLiftGoFundMe
Built forYouth sports teams, booster clubs, and community programs with rosters and athlete pages.Individual causes, medical expenses, emergencies, and personal fundraisers.
Roster managementImport rosters. Each athlete gets a personal fundraising page automatically.No roster concept. One page per campaign.
Athlete pagesEvery athlete gets a unique page with photo, story, QR code, and share link.Not available. One shared campaign page for all contributors.
Fee modelDonor-paid. 5% + processing added to donor total. Organization keeps 100%.GoFundMe has its own fee structure. Check their site for current rates.
Pledge fundraisersBuilt-in pledge support for walk-a-thons and per-unit events.Not available. Direct donations only.
Event-day storeCashless concessions, merch, and tickets with QR ordering.Not available.
Equipment AccountabilityIssue jerseys, helmets, and gear. Track returns and charge families for lost or damaged items.Not available.
Admin rolesDirector and coach roles with scoped permissions. Coaches manage their team only.Single organizer model.
ReportingDonation tracking, campaign progress, Excel/CSV exports with EIN context.Basic donation tracking and withdrawal.
GoFundMe features and pricing are described based on publicly available information and may change. Check their site for current details.
When to choose HometownLift
HometownLift is built for teams
You need coach and director roles
Coaches manage their team roster. Directors manage the org. GoFundMe has a single organizer.
You run events alongside campaigns
Cashless concessions, merch tables, and ticket sales are built into the same platform.
You need treasurer-ready reporting
Export donation details with EIN context for your accountant or board. GoFundMe has basic tracking.
When GoFundMe might be a better fit
Consider GoFundMe when
You are raising for an individual cause
Medical expenses, emergencies, memorials, and personal causes are what GoFundMe does best.
You do not need rosters or team tools
If you just need a single page with a donation button, GoFundMe is simpler and more widely recognized.
Learn more about HometownLift
Built for teams, not individual causes