ABOUT PLEDGE IT

We solve problems for the world’s problem solvers.
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Organized Walks

Hosted Galas

Orchestrated Benefit Concerts

Jumped Into Ice Cold Water

Stayed Up Late Sweating the Details

Who are we? We are you.

The idea for Pledge It started within a nonprofit. We know your challenges and we built a platform to help solve them.

Thousands of nonprofits trust Pledge It to solve fundraising challenges so they can stay focused on what matters most: fulfilling their mission.

Our Origin Story

Our founding team first banded together in a college locker room, in the face of adversity: cancer.

Scott Shirley (Pledge It CEO) and Dave Costlow (Pledge It COO) met as college football teammates. During this time, Scott’s father lost his battle to renal cell carcinoma, a rare cancer.

In response to this tragedy, Scott and his teammates started Lift for Life, a fundraiser that empowers athletes to raise money for rare diseases. As the impact of Lift for Life spread, more athletes wanted to raise money for causes they were passionate about. Pledge It was created to solve those challenges.

Today, Pledge It has evolved into a full-suite fundraising platform supporting nonprofits nationwide. Our services have grown to meet the needs of nonprofits, but our beginnings haven't been forgotten. Our team is truly a team, motivated and driven to help you reach your goals and leave the world a better place.

Meet the Team

Al Baldassarre

Senior Engineer

Alec Galanti

CFO

Aminul Hoque

Senior Engineer

Andrew Denniger

Senior Account Executive

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

Customer Success Manager

Dave Costlow

COO

Joe Prozeralik

Sales Manager

Joe Roller

Senior Account Executive

Jon Donesky

Engineer

Josh Lasdin

Senior Engineer

Karen Kirkpatrick

Accountant

Kasana Milton

Customer Success Manager

Kate Ferrara

Staff Product Designer

Mason Harmon

Senior Account Executive

Rob Yates

VP of Engineering

Scott Jacoby

Community Outreach Manager

Scott Shirley

Founder & CEO

Suzanne Rupe

Customer Success Manager

Syam Buradagunta

Account Executive

Teresa Mithun

Senior Account Executive
Success Story

Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia Reduces Costs and Increases Revenue Year Over Year Using Pledge It

Facing too many systems and time-consuming admin work, DSANV chose Pledge It for better events, creative fundraising ideas, and responsive support.

Pledge It Team
August 6, 2025
Tips + Guides

Rethinking Donor Stewardship: Why Events Deserve Bigger Consideration in Your Planning

Strategic events for your nonprofit are an opportunity to connect one-on-one with your supporters and strengthen donor engagement.

Suzanne Rupe
August 6, 2025
Success Story

RMHC of Oregon & SW Washington Exceeds 2025 Goals With Pledge It’s Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tools

Ronald McDonald House Charities sought smarter tools for peer-to-peer events to better engage their community and grow fundraising year after year.

Pledge It Team
July 25, 2025