Manage Your Donation
Your Support Makes Lasting Impact Possible
Thank you for supporting Eden: People+Planet! Your contributions enable landscape restoration that transforms degraded environments into thriving ecosystems while supporting communities for generations. This guide helps you manage your recurring donations, update payment information, and understand how your support creates lasting change.
Platform Update: Now Powered by GoFundMe Pro
Our donation platform Classy has joined GoFundMe Pro. Your account, donation history, and all settings remain exactly the same—you’ll simply see the GoFundMe Pro logo when you log in. This change enhances security and improves the user experience while maintaining all your existing preferences.
Logging Into Your Account
Step 1: Email Address
Enter the email address you used when setting up your donation. This might be:
- Your primary personal email
- Your work or business email
- A previous email address you’ve used with Eden
Step 2: Password Entry
After entering your email, you’ll be redirected to the GoFundMe Pro platform. Use your existing password to complete login.
Forgot your password? Click “Forgot your password?” to receive a reset link via email.
Can’t Remember Your Login Email?
Try these approaches to locate your account information:
Search your email inbox for messages from Classy, Eden: People+Planet, or Eden Reforestation Projects
Check spam and promotional folders where donation receipts sometimes get filtered
Still having trouble? Contact our support team at info@eden-plus.org with your name and approximate donation start date—we’ll help locate your account
Managing Your Recurring Donations
Once logged in, your dashboard displays your total year giving, lifetime contributions, and all active recurring donations. Here’s how to make changes to your ongoing support:
Updating Payment Information
- Navigate to “Recurring donations” from your homepage or left menu
- Locate your donation and select “Manage donation”
- Under “Payment details,” click the pencil icon ✏️
- Enter your updated card information
- Select “Save” to confirm changes
Adjusting Your Monthly Amount
Whether you want to increase your impact or need to adjust for changing circumstances:
- Access your recurring donation details
- Select “Manage donation”
- Under “Contribution details,” click the pencil icon ✏️
- Enter your preferred monthly amount
- Click “Save” to update
Pausing or Canceling Your Donation
We understand that circumstances change. To modify your recurring donation:
- Navigate to your recurring donation
- Select “Manage donation”
- Scroll down and click “Cancel donation”
- Choose your preferred option:
- Pause temporarily if you plan to resume support later
- Cancel permanently if you need to end your recurring gift
- Share feedback about your decision—this helps us improve our programs
Important Changes for Location-Specific Donations
If your monthly donation was designated to a specific location or country, please note that Eden has evolved our approach to focus on carbon-eligible landscape restoration with 40-year community commitments.
To Update Your Donation:
- Cancel your current location-specific recurring donation using the steps above
- Set up a new monthly donation to Eden’s general fund at: https://eden-plus.org/donate/monthly/
- Your support now enables comprehensive landscape restoration with long-term community benefits
This change ensures your contributions create sustainable, verified impact that continues for decades rather than short-term interventions.
Eden’s Evolution
From Tree Planting to Landscape Restoration
We recognize that our evolution might raise questions. Here’s why Eden transformed our approach and what it means for your impact:
Creating Bigger, Lasting Impact
Previous Approach: Planting individual trees addressed visible symptoms of environmental degradation
Current Approach: Restoring entire landscapes addresses root causes of ecosystem breakdown
Your Impact: One landscape project now captures millions of tons of carbon and protects entire watersheds serving thousands of people
Building Financial Stability for Communities
Previous Model: Communities received seasonal employment during planting periods
Current Model: Communities receive benefits for 40 years through carbon revenue and sustainable livelihood programs
Your Impact: Your donation creates permanent economic opportunities rather than temporary work
Accountability Through Verification
Previous Measurement: Impact tracked by counting trees planted
Current Measurement: Third-party verified carbon credits and comprehensive ecosystem health metrics
Your Impact: Transparent, measurable proof of lasting environmental and community transformation
Meeting the Climate Challenge at Scale
Previous Funding: Dependent on charitable donations that couldn’t match the scale of climate change
Current Funding: Carbon markets provide sustainable funding at the scale environmental challenges demand
Your Impact: Your donation is multiplied through carbon credit generation, creating exponentially greater impact
This evolution ensures that your support creates permanent change rather than temporary fixes. Communities develop resilient economies, ecosystems regain their natural functions, and climate impact is verified and maintained for generations.
For Small Business Partners
If your business previously participated in “buy a product, plant a tree” campaigns:
- Tree purchasing options are no longer available
- We don’t provide tree-count reports for marketing purposes
- You can still support Eden through one-time contributions
- Consider updating your campaign messaging to “supporting landscape restoration” instead of tree planting
Contact us at info@eden-plus.org to explore partnership opportunities aligned with our current approach
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How is my donation used?
Eden allocates funds according to our standards-based budget framework, with resources directed to landscape partnership (approximately 7-10%), sustainable livelihoods (approximately 35-37%), and mosaic landscape restoration (approximately 53-56%). These percentages vary slightly by project based on local needs and contexts.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, Eden: People+Planet is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 95-4804581). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How does monthly giving work?
Monthly giving is processed automatically using your preferred payment method. You can adjust or cancel your monthly gift at any time through your online account or by contacting our donor support team.
What kind of updates will I receive?
All supporters receive our regular newsletter with project updates and restoration stories. Monthly supporters receive additional updates about the specific projects they’re supporting, including progress reports and impact metrics.
How do I get a receipt for my donation?
You’ll receive an automated receipt via email immediately after making your donation. Annual tax summaries are provided in January for the previous year’s contributions.
Why does my account show GoFundMe Pro instead of Classy?
Classy was acquired by GoFundMe Pro, but it’s the same platform with enhanced features. Your account information and history remain unchanged.
Can I still designate my gift to a specific country or region?
We’ve consolidated our giving to support all restoration work globally. This allows us to respond quickly to opportunities and ensure sustainable impact across all our projects.
What happened to my monthly tree purchases?
Your support continues to restore landscapes and support communities—we just measure impact differently now. Instead of counting individual trees, we focus on hectares restored and comprehensive ecosystem health across entire landscapes.
My donation supported a location where Eden no longer works. What should I do?
Please transition your support to our general fund, which enables carbon-eligible landscape restoration projects with 40-year community commitments. We’re happy to help you make this change.
Why can’t I purchase trees anymore?
Landscape restoration creates far greater impact than tree planting alone. This approach delivers verified carbon capture, provides 40-year community benefits, protects existing forests while restoring degraded areas, and creates sustainable funding through carbon markets. Your support now enables permanent transformation rather than temporary interventions.