<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Hi all,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I received the latest NeighborSpace newsletter from Erik this morning and wanted to share this important info about GFM Charity.</div><div class="">We already have an account set up on GoFund Me and can update the CCGA info on that platform as we close the GFM Charity account later this year.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Amy</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">……………... </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class="">After only a year of launching their charity platform, <a href="https://charitysupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054900012-The-Future-of-GoFundMe-Charity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">gofundme charity will be shutting down</a> and merging back into their main fundraising program <span style="font-weight: bold;" class=""><a href="http://GoFundMe.com" class="">GoFundMe.com</a></span>. Unfortunately, your charity campaigns will not be transferred automatically to <a href="http://GoFundMe.com" class="">GoFundMe.com</a>. Fundraisers must recreate any ongoing fundraisers to continue raising money on <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">GoFundMe.com</a>.</div><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class="">We realize a lot of gardens are actively collecting plot fees, garden dues or raising funds for this growing season and for now we recommend continue using the charity platform throughout these next couple Spring months. Hopefully things in the gardens begin to settle into place by June and you'll be able to recreate your fundraising account on <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">GoFundMe.com</a></div><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class="">For those garden groups interested in raising funds online for the first time, please create your campaign directly through <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">GoFundMe.com</a> and be sure to select "NeighborSpace" as the nonprofit you'll be raising funds for. Below are some important dates you'll need to know:</div><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class=""><br class=""></div><ul style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class=""><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.2;" class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="">March 31, 2021</span> - Last day that GoFundMe Charity supports third-party integrations (salesforce, eventbrite, constant contact, etc.)</li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.2;" class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="">June 30, 2021</span> - Last day to create a new campaign on GoFundMe Charity </li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.2;" class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="">September 30, 2021 </span>- Last day to accept donations online via GoFundMe Charity campaigns and donate buttons. Last day for recurring donations to process. </li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.2;" class=""><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="">December 31, 2021</span> - Final day GoFundMe Charity will be available. Be sure to export important GoFundMe Charity donor and fundraiser data and content before then! <a href="https://charitysupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035198052-How-to-download-donor-mailing-addresses-and-registration-form-answers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">Learn how to download data here.</a></li></ul><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="color: rgb(64, 63, 66); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial;" class="">More information on this transition can be found <a href="https://charitysupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054900012-The-Future-of-GoFundMe-Charity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(54, 97, 189);" class="">HERE</a> or you can send an email to our stewardship coordinator to discuss your specific gofundme charity campaign account: <font color="#3661bd" class=""><a href="mailto:stewardship@neighbor-space.org" class="">stewardship@neighbor-space.org</a></font></div></div></body></html>