Helping Schools Raise More - and Keep More
Over 2 million families trust our fun and easy-to-use platform to raise over $175 per child.
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Helping Schools Raise More -
and Keep More
Over 2 million families trust our fun and easy-to-use platform to raise over $175 per child.
Start Raising FundsFlexible fundraising for all your events!
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2,539,222 Families
USE PLEDGESTAR
$ 417,405,648 Raised
SINCE 2016
Over $ 175
Average
RAISED PER STUDENT
Why Fundraise with PledgeStar
RAISE MORE
PledgeStar helps students raise over $175 on average - more than any other platform! How? Easy, fun outreach through automated emails, texts, and social media, and proprietary money raising features no other system offers.
SPEND LESS
Keep more of what you raise! Pay PledgeStar just 7% of the amount raised up to a maximum of $1,195. No hidden fees, no surprises - just more money for your school!
STRESS-FREE AND EFFORTLESS
Set it up, sit back, and watch donations roll in! Your families enter names and contact information, and within minutes, our platform sends emails, texts, and social media posts - effortless fundraising with no stress!
REACH EVERY FAMILY, NO MATTER THE LANGUAGE
With over 50 language options families can participate and connect with donors all over the world, making it easy for more people to donate and support your cause.
WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK
You're never fundraising alone! A dedicated specialist guides you through every step, ensuring your success. Need help? You, your families, and their donors can call or email anytime - we're here for you. No other platform provides better support!
RUN A FUNDRAISER WITH EASE
Track progress, send reminders, match donations, and celebrate top fundraisers - all from one simple dashboard. It's simple, powerful, and parent-friendly!
Watch the Funds Flow—in Real Time!
Every five minutes, more money comes in - it's magic!
And the best part: You didn't really do anything!
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Spread the word, kickstart the event, and watch the
funds roll in!
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Keep refreshing the dashboard—you’ll see the numbers
climb with every click!
SEE A SAMPLE FUNDRAISING PAGE IN ACTION
Take a look at how simple it is to start a PledgeStar fundraiser with just a few clicks.
See donations roll in before you even finish entering donors!
We made it easier to ask more people. Just follow these 3 Steps
Get the Word Out
After your site goes live, send your families the registration link. They follow the simple on-screen instructions to register their students and enter their family and friends.
Get $$$
Family and friends follow the link they receive, enter a donation amount and choose whether to pay securely by credit card, PayPal, or check.
Get Real-time Reports
Administrators can log in to PledgeStar any time to track the fundraiser's real-time progress with our easy-to-use event overview dashboard and reports.
Real Results. Real Fundraisers.
PledgeStar Success Stories
HARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
I have used PledgeStar for the past two years. I have
family all over the world and was able to get pledges
within 24 hours after setting up.
KUMEYAAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PledgeStar made fundraising effortless, not just for us,
but for our families too. It was easy to set up,
intuitive to use, and powerful in results. We raised
over $40,000 and didn’t have to give nearly half of it
away like we did before. Parents loved the simple online
system, grandparents from out of town could donate in
seconds, and we got to keep the money for what matters,
our students, teachers, and programs.
WAGON WHEEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PledgeStar completely transformed our jog-a-thon. What
used to raise $17,000 now brings in over $85,000,
without the need for third-party vendors taking a
massive cut. It’s incredibly user-friendly for parents
and grandparents, even those who aren't tech-savvy. All
it takes is a link and a few clicks. Volunteers love how
simple it is to manage, and the system handles
reminders, emails, and donor tracking automatically.
With just a few committee members and PledgeStar, we
were able to run a fully funded, highly successful
event, and keep 100% of the money for our school.
LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PledgeStar was a game-changer for our school. Instead of
just writing checks, families tapped into relatives and
friends across the country, and even overseas. From
first-time users to seasoned organizers, everyone found
it intuitive, fast, and surprisingly personal. We more
than doubled our fundraising, jumping from $32,000 to
nearly $60,000, and got to keep almost every dollar.
It’s efficient, secure, and makes fundraising feel easy
for everyone involved.
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