Simple. Powerful.
All-in-One Fundraising
That Actually Works
Effortless Fundraising for Schools, Sports Teams,
Churches & Camps
Simple. Powerful.
All-in-One Fundraising
That Actually Works
Effortless Fundraising for Schools, Sports Teams, Churches & Camps
Use PledgeStar for Free
School
Fundraising
Perfect for: Jog-a-thons, Read-a-thons, Walk-a-thons. Raise more with less effort.
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Raise 2–3x more than traditional fundraisers.
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Trusted by 20,000+ elementary schools nationwide
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Simple for admins, parents, and donors alike
Youth
Sports
Perfect for: Pop Warner, Little League, Soccer & more. Fundraise while focusing on the game.
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Fully customizable for any team or sport
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No product selling, zero hassle
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Collect donations easily from family & friends online
High School
Booster Clubs
Perfect for: Sports Teams, Band, Drama, Cheer, Academic Clubs. Fuel your programs with simple, powerful fundraising.
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Engage families, fans, and the local community
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Fund everything from uniforms to travel costs
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Track donations and communicate effortlessly
Charities/Nonprofits/
Churches etc.
Perfect for: Camp scholarships, equipment drives, and seasonal fundraising.
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Raise funds before, during, or after camp
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Engage your community and congregation
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Support outreach and church goals
What If Pledgestar Didn't Cost You a Thing?
With PledgeStar's donor fee coverage option, you can run your fundraiser on a free school fundraising platform, without hidden fees or forced donor tips. Donors can choose to cover your processing and platform fees, so your school or team keeps more. Some groups even raise extra. When enough donors opt in, PledgeStar could cost you absolutely nothing.
What If Pledgestar Didn't Cost You a Thing?
With PledgeStar's donor fee coverage option, you can run your fundraiser on a free school fundraising platform, without hidden fees or forced donor tips. Donors can choose to cover your processing and platform fees, so your school or team keeps more. Some groups even raise extra. When enough donors opt in, PledgeStar could cost you absolutely nothing
Key features
Raise More Money
Our platform helps groups raise 2–3x more than traditional fundraisers.
Save Time
No door knocking, spreadsheets, or complicated logistics.
Low Cost
Keep more of what you raise! No hidden fees, no surprises – just more money for your school!
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.
Why Choose PledgeStar?
Outstanding Support
Our team is always here to answer questions and solve issues fast.
USE PLEDGESTAR FOR FREE
Use PledgeStar's fee coverage option and let donors cover the platform and credit card processing fees so your school or team keep every dollar raised and more!
Safe & Secure
Donations process securely through PayPal or credit cards—PledgeStar never sees your financial info.
Track progress real-time
Monitor your fundraiser live and stay on top of every milestone.
Smart reminders
We send automatic reminders to keep donations coming. But never too much, never too often.
Mobile & Online
Parents and donors tap, click, and give in seconds. No apps or downloads needed.
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.
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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