Examples of Successful School Fundraisers

Many achieve extraordinary fundraising results using PledgeStar. Often more than they ever imagined! From fun runs to read-a-thons, each school found a way to get students and parents excited about pitching in. Whether it was a small class project or a big campus-wide event, PledgeStar helped simplify the fundraising process and keep everyone on track. Schools love how they easily share fundraising pages, track real-time progress, and celebrate each donation along the way.

By combining friendly competition, online outreach, and a clear goal, these schools saw both financial success and a boost in school spirit. Parents appreciated the straightforward platform, and students had fun challenging each other to get involved. Teachers were thrilled by the smooth coordination, which saved them valuable time.

We’ve gathered some of our biggest successes here for you to see what’s possible. We hope these real-world examples inspire you to dream big for your own school fundraiser!

• Gilchrist Elementary, a Tallahassee, Florida school, used PledgeStar and their help with the event. Their goal was to raise $85,000, and they ended up with about $95,000.

• From 1.9 Million Minutes read to $120K gathered: PledgeStar Elevated Mateo-Foster City School District Education Foundation’s Fundraiser

• How St. Francis de Sales Raised Over 10x Their Goal with PledgeStar: A Walk-a-Thon Success Story

• Anderson School in Bozeman, Montana, raised about $50,000 both years it used PledgeStar, compared to about $30,000 before.

• Mission Viejo Christian Church reached its goal of $60,000 easily and even has $16,000 in reserves for next year thanks to PledgeStar

• Pine Creek Elementary PTO Raised $55,000 with PledgeStar for an Unforgettable "Day of Fun" Fundraiser!

And these are just a few of PledgeStar’s success stories. Feel free to browse more of those successes to find inspiration and motivation for your next fundraiser.