Anything-A-Thon Fundraising
Free Anything-A-Thon Fundraiser.
Raise More. Work Less.
Spell-A-Thon, Math-A-Thon, Hoop-A-Thon, or a simple Pledge Drive: whatever you can dream up, PledgeStar helps you work less and raise more, with zero platform fees and no coding required.
*Standard credit card donation processing fees apply.
An Event That Fits Every School
PledgeStar supports Spell-A-Thons, Math-A-Thons, Lift-A-Thons, Home Run Derbies, Hoop-A-Thons, Goal-A-Thons, Dance-A-Thons, and just about any other event you can dream up. Works great for simple Pledge Drives too, no event necessary.
Spell-A-Thon
Math-A-Thon
Lift-A-Thon
Home Run Derby
Hoop-A-Thon
Goal-A-Thon
Dance-A-Thon
Build Your Own
Versatile Support for Every Idea
Whether you want to hold an event or run a simple online Pledge Drive, PledgeStar helps you work less and raise more.
An Anything-A-Thon is any pledge-based fundraiser built around an activity your students already love. Instead of forcing your school into one fixed format, PledgeStar tracks individual participants, groups, and program-wide donation progress with an innovative, straightforward monitoring dashboard, so any idea can become a fundraiser.
Participants and groups love seeing where they stack up against each other in a friendly group competition to raise the most money. PledgeStar supports:
- Spell-A-Thons
- Math-A-Thons
- Lift-A-Thons
- Home Run Derbies
- Hoop-A-Thons
- Goal-A-Thons
- Dance-A-Thons
- ...and just about any other event you can dream up
PledgeStar also works great for simple Pledge Drives, no event necessary.
After entering your event details, share the registration page with your families so they can create their own personalized fundraising pages. The personalized invitations invite friends and family to donate by email, text, and social media, each with a secure link. PledgeStar grows your donor pool, simplifies the collection process, and offers easy reporting so you can focus on your event.
Promote the Event
Spreading the word about your A-Thon genuinely impacts its success, and PledgeStar makes promotion easy. Families mobilize friends and relatives with customizable emails and social media sharing options, improving your event's visibility and encouraging more participation and contributions.
Raise Money
Participants raise money by collecting pledges before, during, and after the event, whether it's per word spelled, per rep lifted, per basket made, or a flat donation. With PledgeStar's easy-to-use platform, parents and students track donations in real time, keeping the excitement and momentum high.
Hold Your Event
Any Anything-A-Thon creates a sense of teamwork and achievement. Every point, problem, or basket takes participants closer to their goals and to making a difference for their school.
Receive Donations
Unlike other fundraising platforms, with PledgeStar donations land directly in your account and are available immediately: no waiting. Easy reporting and real-time tracking help you stay on top of every donation.
It's easier than you think to ask more people to give. Just follow these steps.
1. Pick Your A-Thon
Choose the activity that fits your school's personality, whether it's academic, athletic, or purely for fun. Set a per-unit pledge (per word, per rep, per basket, per hour) or a flat donation, and decide whether to run a single event or a simple online Pledge Drive with no event at all.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Say Thank You
After the event concludes, thank everyone involved, donors, participants, and volunteers. Strengthen relationships with personalized thank-you notes and share updates on how contributions are making an impact.
Streamlined Setup
PledgeStar offers a quick and seamless setup process, so your school can start fundraising in no time. Our platform guides you through every step, from creating the event page to managing donations, so you can focus on making your A-Thon a success.
Customizable Fundraising Pages
Each student or team creates a personalized fundraising page with unique messages, photos, and progress updates. This personal touch helps participants connect more effectively with their supporters.
Reach Non-English Speakers
With support for over 50 languages, family, friends, and neighbors can easily donate and participate in your fundraiser, regardless of where they live or what language they speak.
Real-Time Tracking and Reporting
Track donations and participation in real time with PledgeStar's reporting tools. Schools can monitor individual and overall fundraising progress, making it easy to recognize top performers and keep the community updated on the event's success.
Promotional Tools
PledgeStar provides social media integration, text messages, and email templates to help you spread the word about your event. These tools make sharing pages simple and encourage more people to donate.
Increased Participation
PledgeStar's accessible, easy-to-use system helps more students and parents participate. A simplified setup and user-friendly platform help schools boost engagement and raise more.
Simplified Donation Process
Making a donation has never been easier. PledgeStar offers a hassle-free process that lets supporters give online in just a few clicks.
Comprehensive Support
With PledgeStar, you work with a dedicated Pledge Drive Specialist focused on helping you squeeze every last dollar from your fundraiser. If you need help, we're always a quick call or email away.
Ever wonder how to boost your school fundraising efforts in a fun and effective way? PledgeStar transforms any A-Thon, making it easier than ever to raise money. Our platform simplifies the entire fundraising process, so schools can focus on fun and excitement while maximizing donations. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or student, PledgeStar's easy-to-use system ensures a smooth and successful fundraising experience for everyone.
- Easy-to-set-up fundraising pages
- Personalized pledge requests
- Works with any event format, or no event at all
- A simplified donation process
- Real-time tracking
- Social sharing and engaging promotional tools
- Group and individual leaderboards to fuel friendly competition
PledgeStar helps maximize fundraising while boosting event participation and management. It makes donation collection easy and efficient, leading to higher overall contributions. With PledgeStar, your Anything-A-Thon stays a super-successful, fun, and stress-free event for you and your school.
Why Choose PledgeStar
No other a-thon platform raises as much, or asks as little of your volunteers.
Raise more
Work less
How A-Thon Fundraising Works With PledgeStar
Family and Friends
Your families invite their family and friends to donate using their personal fundraising pages.
the Asking
PledgeStar sends them email, text message, and social media donation requests.
in One Click
Donors click the link and complete their donation, straight into your organization's own account.
What Schools Are Saying
"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."
"PledgeStar completely transformed our jog-a-thon. What used to raise $17,000 now brings in over $85,000, without third-party vendors taking a massive cut. It is incredibly easy for parents and grandparents, and we keep 100% of the money for our school."
"PledgeStar was a game-changer for our school. Families tapped into relatives and friends across the country, and even overseas. We more than doubled our fundraising, jumping from $32,000 to nearly $60,000, and kept almost every dollar."
How to Raise 50% More
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can donors give from out of town or internationally?
Is there support available if I get stuck?
What if a family has multiple students participating?
Do we need to hold an event to raise money?
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No platform fee and no obligation. Tell us a bit about your organization and we'll set up your event.