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September 8, 2026
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Why nonprofits choose Pledge It over

Givebutter

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A software built for the way nonprofits actually run events.

Endurance programs, live auctions, sponsorships, card on file, and year-over-year participant retention tools are all included from day one, no add-ons required.

A donor experience your nonprofit can stand behind.

Donors see exactly where their money goes, with nothing buried in the checkout. That kind of trust is what turns a one-time gift into someone who shows up again next year.

A nonprofit fundraising partner, not just a platform.

Every annual plan includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager who onboards your team, helps with your campaign strategy, and stays with you all year long.

Pricing

Pledge It believes in transparent pricing and features for all.

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Subscription Model

$1,200/year* or $150/month* month-to-month.

All Features Included

You have full access to all current and future features from day one.
* There are processing fees associated with our payment platform Stripe that donors can choose to cover.
Available
Limited or gated
Not Offered

Fundraising Types

Pledge It custom tailors each fundraising type from the ground up in a way that creates a seamless single-platform experience.

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Peer-to-Peer

Customizable fundraiser and team pages.

Ticketed Events

A full suit of event-day tools.

RegFlow Application & Waitlist Registration

RegFlowTM, our custom application management solution.

Fundraising Commitments

Create and manage multiple deadlines.

Crowdfunding

Yes.

Donation Pages

Branded standalone pages with embedable widgets.

Recurring Giving

Donor-managed plans with Admin dashboard.
Available
Limited or gated
Not Offered

Features

Pledge It features are specifically designed to support our fundraising types.

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Sponsorship Management

Create and manage sponsor packages with self-serve online sales, invoicing and offline payment management.

Silent Auctions

Manage items, display on your fundraising page, and charge winners.

Live Auctions

Manage items, display on your fundraising page, and charge winners.

Raffles

Item based or 50/50. Manage entries and draw winners.

Fund-a-Need/Paddle Raise

Manage items and charge donors.

Shop

Manage items, display on your fundraising page, and even upsell during registration.

Check-In

See all the information you need about a participant at your fingertips.

Card on File

Collect before the event or at check-in to use throughout the event.

Check Out

Live auction, shop sales, and more can be charged or invoiced at the end of the event.

Ticket Bundles & Scheduled Sales

Create ticket bundles with claimable guest tickets and manage timed ticket windows.

Table Seating

Build your tables and easily add participants.

Live Displays

Display a live feed of donors, progress to a goal, or your silent auction items.

Matching Gift Tool

Support for sponsor matching as well as corporate matching through Double the Donation.

Fundraiser Story Builder

Fundraisers and teams can customize their pages and tell their story through with multi-photo and video.

Milestones & Incentives

Create achievements that are automatically sent to fundraisers with incentive fullfillment tracking.
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Limited or gated
Not Offered

Year-Over-Year Growth

Pledge It give you the tools to continuously improve events year-over-year with built-in automation and analytics.

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Fundraising and Recruitment Compared to Last Year

Stats and comparison charts right on your dashboard.

See Which Participants Have Not Rejoined

A full dashboard of your previous activity keeps you informed.

Message Past Participants and Captains in Platform

Custom audiences in our Message Center make this easy.

Fundraisers Can Reinvite Past Donors

In a couple of clicks, fundraisers can bring donors back.
Available
Limited or gated
Not Offered

Reporting & Data

Pledge It makes it simple to get the information you need out of your fundraising platform.

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Cross-Campaign Reporting & Data Export

Org, program, and campaign level reporting with custom report creation and templates.

Source Tracking & Attribution

UTM + custom parameters carried into every report.
Available
Limited or gated
Not Offered

Support

Pledge It's award-winning support has your back from day one.

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Dedicated Customer Success Manager

No ticket queue, no chatbot. Someone that learns and knows your organization.

Personalized Onboarding and Ongoing Strategy

Knowing your organization means knowing how to help you raise more.
Available
Limited or gated
Not Offered
More about Pledge It.
Regular updates, easy to use, and works with the tools you know and love.

We release new features and quality of life upgrades every three weeks. No more waiting months for improvements.

No need to download any apps. Pledge It is build for the browser and designed with mobile in mind from day one.

Love your CRM? We can integrate through multiple avenues. Learn more about our integrations.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Switching platforms feels like a big lift. Here's why it isn't.

You're up and running fast.

Pledge It is designed for quick setup. Our Customer Success team handles onboarding and has your first campaign ready to launch in no time.

Switch on your timeline.

Most nonprofits switch in the offseason. Pledge It will build a transition plan around your events, not the other way around.

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Questions nonprofits ask when choosing.

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TESTIMONIALS

How nonprofits benefit from Pledge It

Easy to use. Endless value.

Pledge It is a great fundraising platform for all charity events! The strategy and advice we receive from their team in awesome and they are always adding new features!

Kim B
Director of Events and Development

We are thrilled with Pledge It as our fundraising partner! The best part about Pledge It is they are continually enhancing the platform to meet our needs as we grow.

Brett B
Uplifting Athletes

Pledge It was very helpful during the setup process to ensure we were maximizing our fundraising dollars. We can't wait to host our next event!

Kelly S.
Executive Director

Pledge It is super easy to use and the customer success team is wonderful to work with!

Dominique G.
Director of Events

The customer success team was beyond belief. They not only helped us get our website up and running, they continued their support throughout the campaign, strategizing with us almost every week on how to raise more support and how to keep our donors engaged.

Ellen C.
Development Director

Pledge It truly cares about the success of your event and organization. They go the extra mile to find solutions and suggest ways to make ideas even better.

Stephanie S.
Kidney Cancer Association

Pledge It has been awesome to work with. They are proactive in reaching out to check in on campaigns and offer assistance on any level of the platform.

Jake L.
Special Olympics Kansas

The whole process of switching fundraising platforms to Pledge It was incredible! The expertise and knowledge of the Pledge It team was pivotal in getting us set up, switched over, and through our 1st successful campaign.

Kate D.
Operations Director

We had a great experience using Pledge It. Their team is amazing and made it easy for our team and participants to easily raise money for our nonprofit organization. We would highly recommend using Pledge It, and we plan to for future events!

Christina S.
WORK

Our campaign was a transformative fundraising experience. Pledge It helped gamify the fundraising experience so fundraisers truly felt like they were participating in a community.

Gayla F.
Cookies for Kids' Cancer

Pledge It is a great fundraising platform for all charity events! The strategy and advice we receive from their team in awesome and they are always adding new features!

Kim B
Director of Events and Development

We are thrilled with Pledge It as our fundraising partner! The best part about Pledge It is they are continually enhancing the platform to meet our needs as we grow.

Brett B
Uplifting Athletes

Pledge It was very helpful during the setup process to ensure we were maximizing our fundraising dollars. We can't wait to host our next event!

Kelly S.
Executive Director

Pledge It is super easy to use and the customer success team is wonderful to work with!

Dominique G.
Director of Events

The customer success team was beyond belief. They not only helped us get our website up and running, they continued their support throughout the campaign, strategizing with us almost every week on how to raise more support and how to keep our donors engaged.

Ellen C.
Development Director

Pledge It truly cares about the success of your event and organization. They go the extra mile to find solutions and suggest ways to make ideas even better.

Stephanie S.
Kidney Cancer Association

Pledge It has been awesome to work with. They are proactive in reaching out to check in on campaigns and offer assistance on any level of the platform.

Jake L.
Special Olympics Kansas

The whole process of switching fundraising platforms to Pledge It was incredible! The expertise and knowledge of the Pledge It team was pivotal in getting us set up, switched over, and through our 1st successful campaign.

Kate D.
Operations Director

We had a great experience using Pledge It. Their team is amazing and made it easy for our team and participants to easily raise money for our nonprofit organization. We would highly recommend using Pledge It, and we plan to for future events!

Christina S.
WORK

Our campaign was a transformative fundraising experience. Pledge It helped gamify the fundraising experience so fundraisers truly felt like they were participating in a community.

Gayla F.
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