SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:
GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, is joining
the GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative to supply financial
assistance and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners
across the country. As part of the effort, GoDaddy will help small
businesses share GoFundMe fundraisers related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
"GoDaddy customers are everyday entrepreneurs who serve as the
backbone for our national economy and their businesses are facing
unprecedented hardship. At the most fundamental level, our goal is
to help make small businesses successful," said GoDaddy CMO Fara
Howard. "By joining forces with GoFundMe and the Small Business
Relief Initiative, we have an opportunity to bring some financial
relief their way."
Through this partnership, all GoDaddy Websites + Marketing
customers can quickly share their GoFundMe on their website using
the new Fundraising widget. With a few clicks, Websites + Marketing
owners simply add a new section set up for website visitors to
donate to their GoFundMe. Additionally, GoFundMe will be
highlighted on GoDaddy's openwestand.org website as a way for small
businesses to start a campaign. Supporters can also find
fundraisers and donate to small businesses through GoFundMe.
As part of the Small Business Relief Initiative, GoDaddy will
also donate up to $500,000 to the
GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund. Supporters of small
businesses donate to the Small Business Relief Fund to help the
overall initiative and businesses across the country. GoFundMe.org
will then issue $500 matching grants
to qualifying small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis that
raise at least $500 on their
GoFundMe.
GoDaddy's involvement in the GoFundMe Small Business Relief
Initiative bolsters its #OpenWeStand initiative. OpenWeStand is a
dedicated site to help entrepreneurs and small business owners
connect with each other and find resources to assist them during
this difficult time. The site features, articles, videos, a
LinkedIn Community Group and examples of entrepreneurs adapting
their businesses. GoDaddy is also giving free access to its email
marketing tools to help small business owners keep their business
open, even if their doors are closed because of COVID-19.
"With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all of us, many small
businesses are being forced to shut their doors," said Tim Cadogan, GoFundMe CEO. "Our goal with the
Small Business Relief Initiative is to help small businesses to
remain open. By partnering with companies like GoDaddy we're able
to directly reach entrepreneurs and provide an easy way to get
funds to small business owners in need."
To learn more about GoDaddy's participation in the Small
Business Relief Initiative visit https://www.openwestand.org/
About GoDaddy
GoDaddy is empowering everyday
entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and
tools to succeed online. With 19 million customers worldwide,
GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a
professional website, attract customers and manage their work. Our
mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people
to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To
learn more about the company visit www.GoDaddy.com.
About GoFundMe
Started in 2010, GoFundMe is the
world's largest free social fundraising platform. The GoFundMe
community has raised over $9 billion
from more than 120 million donations for people, causes, and
organizations. GoFundMe is changing the way the world gives. Find
us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Source: GoDaddy Inc.
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