Free Hit-A-Thon Fundraiser.
Raise More. Work Less.
Batter up! PledgeStar turns batting practice into your team's biggest fundraiser, with a personal page for every player, pledges per hit, and zero platform fees.
*Standard credit card donation processing fees apply.
A Hit-A-Thon That Fits Every Team
From tee-ball to travel ball, PledgeStar adapts to any Hit-A-Thon format. Here are the most popular ways teams and leagues step up to the plate.
Classic Hit-A-Thon
Home Run Derby
Distance Challenge
Baseball & Softball
Tee-Ball Hit-A-Thon
Build Your Own
Batter Up, Let's Raise!
Every swing helps your team cover the season, from gear and uniforms to fields and tournament fees.
A Hit-A-Thon is a pledge-based fundraiser for baseball and softball teams. Each player gets a set number of swings, and supporters pledge an amount for every hit, or make a flat donation. The more hits a player makes, the more the team raises.
It is a fundraiser built around something players already love doing. Hit-A-Thons get families to the field, give every player a chance to shine, and help cover the real costs of a season, from equipment and uniforms to field time and tournament fees.
After entering your event details, share the registration page with your families so they can create personalized fundraising pages for their players. The personalized invitations invite friends and family to donate by email, text, and social media, each with a link for secure per-hit or flat donations. PledgeStar grows your donor pool, simplifies the collection process, and offers easy reporting so coaches and volunteers can focus on the game.
Promote the Event
Spreading the word about your Hit-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
Players raise money by collecting pledges before, during, and after the event. With PledgeStar's easy-to-use platform, parents and players track donations in real time, keeping the energy in the dugout high.
Swing!
The Hit-A-Thon builds team spirit and friendly competition. Every hit brings players closer to their goals and helps their team have a great season.
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.
Hit-A-Thon organizers engage and motivate players by giving everyone a fair turn at the plate, setting personal goals, and encouraging pledges from family and friends. Clear rules keep the event safe, fun, and fair for every age group.
Swings Per Player
Most teams give each player a set number of pitches, often ten to twenty-five, so every player has the same opportunity. Younger divisions can use a tee or coach pitch, while older players can face live or machine pitching.
What Counts as a Hit
Decide in advance what counts, such as any fair ball past a set line, or balls that reach marked zones in the outfield. Some teams add bonus zones or a home run fence for extra excitement.
Field Setup
Hold your Hit-A-Thon at your home field or batting cages. Mark distance lines or target zones with cones, keep a safe area for waiting players and spectators, and make sure helmets are worn at all times.
Scoring & Volunteers
Assign a volunteer to count hits for each player, and another to run the pitching machine or feed the tee. Keeping score in one place makes it easy to update totals afterward.
Guidelines
Organizers set clear guidelines to help the event run smoothly, including participation rules, safety requirements, and minimum fundraising goals. Offering incentives, such as prizes for top fundraisers, most hits, or longest drive, encourages greater involvement.
Streamlined Setup
PledgeStar offers a quick and seamless setup process, so your team 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 Hit-A-Thon a success.
Customizable Fundraising Pages
Each player or team creates a personalized fundraising page with unique messages, photos, and progress updates. This personal touch helps players 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. Coaches and team parents can monitor individual and overall fundraising progress, making it easy to recognize top performers and keep families updated.
Promotional Tools
PledgeStar provides social media integration, text messages, and email templates to help you spread the word about your Hit-A-Thon. These tools make sharing pages simple and encourage more people to donate.
Increased Participation
PledgeStar's accessible, easy-to-use system helps more players and parents participate in the Hit-A-Thon. A simplified setup and user-friendly platform help teams 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.
Looking for a fundraiser that fits your team and actually raises money? PledgeStar transforms your Hit-A-Thon, making it easier than ever to fund your season. Our platform simplifies the entire fundraising process, so coaches and volunteers can focus on the players while maximizing donations. Whether you're a parent, coach, or league board member, PledgeStar's easy-to-use system ensures a smooth and successful fundraising experience for everyone.
- Easy-to-set-up fundraising pages
- Personalized pledge requests
- Per-hit or flat donation options
- A simplified donation process
- Real-time tracking
- Social sharing and engaging promotional tools
- Team and player 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 Hit-A-Thon stays a successful, fun, and stress-free event for your team, your league, and your families.
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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can donors give from out of town or internationally?
Can supporters pledge per hit instead of a flat amount?
Does PledgeStar work for a whole league, not just one team?
What if a family has more than one player participating?
Is the Hit-A-Thon fundraiser really free?
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