Free A-Thon Fundraising.
Raise More. Work Less.
Mission trips, camper scholarships, community programs: PledgeStar helps churches, camps, and nonprofits raise more for the cause, with a page for every participant and zero platform fees.
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Churches, Camps, and Nonprofits Raise More Here
Different missions, the same challenge: small teams of volunteers, supporters who give because of relationships, and every dollar that matters. PledgeStar is built for exactly that.
Churches & Ministries
Rally your congregation around a shared goal. Members of every age can take part, and each one invites family and friends to support the ministry they care about.
- Mission trips
- Youth group
- Building funds
- Outreach
- Vacation Bible School
Camps
Keep your camp community connected all year. Campers, families, staff, and alumni come together to fund the summers that shaped them and open the gate for the next camper.
- Camper scholarships
- Facility upgrades
- Off-season events
- Alumni giving
- Cabin challenges
Nonprofits
Grow your donor base without the cost and effort of a gala. Peer-to-peer fundraising turns every participant into an ambassador who reaches new supporters for your cause.
- Annual campaigns
- Program funding
- Awareness events
- Year-end appeals
- Community drives
Whatever your mission, the promise is the same: no platform fees, a simple setup your volunteers can handle, and donations that go straight to your own account.
A Fundraiser That Fits Your Community
From a youth group walk to a camp-wide challenge, PledgeStar adapts to any format. Most groups start with a pledge drive, and many add an activity for extra energy.
Pledge Drive
Walk for a Cause
Serve-A-Thon
Hike-A-Thon
Bike-A-Thon
Build Your Own
Rally Your Community, Fund Your Mission
For most churches, camps, and nonprofits, a pledge drive is the best place to start. No event to plan, just the people who already believe in your work, reaching supporters far beyond your walls.
A pledge drive is the simplest way for a mission-driven organization to raise money online. Participants, such as members, campers, families, or volunteers, each get a personal fundraising page and invite the people they know to give a flat donation. There is no event to organize, no venue to book, and no day-of logistics.
Why It Fits Churches, Camps, and Nonprofits
- Built on relationships. Your supporters give because someone they know asked. A pledge drive puts that personal ask at the center.
- Light on volunteers. Without an event to run, a small team can launch and manage the whole campaign, while PledgeStar sends the invitations and reminders.
- Works any time of year. Run it for a building fund, camper scholarships, a mission trip, or a year-end appeal, whenever the need arises.
- Everyone can take part. Participants of any age can join from anywhere, with nothing more than a list of people to invite.
When to Add an A-Thon
If your community loves getting together, you can build your pledge drive around an activity, such as a walk, hike, bike ride, or service day. Supporters then pledge per mile or per hour instead of, or in addition to, a flat donation. It adds energy and a shared experience, but it's optional: a pledge drive on its own works just as well.
After entering your event details, share the registration page with your members, families, or volunteers 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 to give. PledgeStar grows your donor pool, simplifies collection, and offers easy reporting so your team can focus on the mission.
Spread the Word
Participants share your cause with their own networks using customizable emails, texts, and social posts. Every share introduces your organization to new people who care about the same things your participants do.
Raise Money
Participants collect pledges before, during, and after the event. With PledgeStar's easy-to-use platform, everyone can track progress in real time and celebrate milestones together.
Come Together
Whether it's a congregation walk, a camp-wide hike, or a community service day, your event becomes a shared experience that strengthens the bonds behind your mission.
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.
A well-planned event keeps things simple for volunteers and meaningful for participants. A few clear decisions up front make everything else easier.
Choose Your Format
Start with a pledge drive, and add an activity only if it suits your community. For an activity, pick one that fits your setting. Churches often choose a congregation walk or service day, camps a hike or cabin challenge, and nonprofits a walk or ride tied to their cause.
Set Your Goal
Share a clear goal and what it will make possible, such as a mission trip, ten camper scholarships, or a new program. Supporters give more generously when they can picture the impact.
Organize Your Groups
Divide participants into groups, such as ministries, cabins, or teams, so each group can track its progress and enjoy some friendly competition on the leaderboard.
Rally Your Volunteers
A small team goes a long way. Assign a few people to handle registration, day-of logistics, and encouragement, and let PledgeStar handle the outreach and reminders.
Celebrate and Say Thank You
Close with a celebration and share the results with everyone who took part. Recognizing top fundraisers and thanking supporters builds momentum for next year.
Streamlined Setup
PledgeStar offers a quick and seamless setup process, so your organization can start fundraising in no time. Our platform guides you through every step, from creating the event page to managing donations.
Customizable Fundraising Pages
Each participant or group creates a personalized fundraising page with their own message, photos, and progress updates. A personal story from someone they know is what moves supporters to give.
Reach Non-English Speakers
With support for over 50 languages, family, friends, and neighbors can easily donate and participate, regardless of where they live or what language they speak.
Real-Time Tracking and Reporting
Track donations and participation in real time. Leaders can monitor individual, group, and overall progress, making it easy to recognize top fundraisers and keep everyone updated.
Promotional Tools
PledgeStar provides social media integration, text messages, and email templates to help you spread the word. These tools make sharing simple and encourage more people to give.
Easy on Volunteers
Automated invitations and reminders do the asking, so your volunteers spend their time on the mission instead of chasing pledges.
Simplified Donation Process
Supporters can give online in just a few clicks, from anywhere in the world.
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.
Mission-driven organizations do a lot with a little. PledgeStar gives your team a fundraising platform that works as hard as your volunteers do, so you can raise more without adding to anyone's workload. Whether you're a pastor, camp director, executive director, or volunteer coordinator, PledgeStar makes the process simple from start to finish.
- Easy-to-set-up fundraising pages
- Personalized pledge requests
- Per-mile, per-hour, or flat donation options
- A simplified donation process
- Real-time tracking
- Social sharing and engaging promotional tools
- Group and individual leaderboards to fuel friendly competition
PledgeStar helps you reach new supporters, raise more, and keep more of every dollar for the work that matters most.
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 Organizers Say About PledgeStar
"By using PledgeStar we doubled our profits with half the effort. Our emails were answered immediately, and help was just a phone call away. We raised over $12,000 — PledgeStar truly is a game-changer."
"We ask our 38 volunteers to raise $1,000 each for our foster-kids summer camp. With PledgeStar we reached our goal of $60,000 easily and even have $16,000 in reserves for next year. They saved our camp!"
"We really love that PledgeStar makes it easy to reach extended family and friends out of state — you're not just hitting the same people over and over. Our shoot-a-thon goal was $10,000, but we raised over $24,000, more than double."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can supporters give from out of town or internationally?
Can we run one fundraiser for several ministries, programs, or cabins?
Do our volunteers need to be tech-savvy?
Do we have to hold an event to use PledgeStar?
Is the fundraiser really free?
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No platform fee and no obligation. Tell us a bit about your organization and we'll set up your event.