Fund a Need

Turn mission moments into momentum.

Launch a Fund a Need
AT A GLANCE

The energy in the room is the asset. Don't let it slip away.

Fund a Need, also called a Paddle Raise, moments are crucial for connecting with donors, but processing individual pledges manually can disrupt that energy. That’s why Pledge It’s Fund a Need was built with simplicity and momentum in mind.

Capture the Room

Select a giving level, tap the donors who raised their hand, and Pledge It adds the contribution to each person's event tab automatically.

Live Display Board

Momentum is contagious - if people can see it. Show your Fund a Need total and every donor's name live on screen, so each gift pulls the next one in.

Flexible Checkout

Run checkout any time that feels right for your event, or invoice donors so they can pay at their convenience.

Multiple Giving Levels

Run your Fund a Need across multiple price points in sequence, capturing donors at every level without switching tools or losing your place.

Why Pledge It Fund a Need?

The best Fund a Need moments have one thing in common: the energy stays high because the logistics stay invisible. Pledge It keeps the mechanics out of the way so you can keep the room engaged.

No Paperwork, No Friction

Contributions are captured digitally in real time - no pledge cards, no handwritten tallies, no follow-up data entry after the event.

Built for In-Person Energy

Designed for the pace of a live event. Capture a room full of donors in seconds, not minutes.

Works Inside Any Campaign

Add a Fund a Need to an existing Pledge It event in minutes. No new campaign setup, no separate platform. It's a power-up that fits right into your event night workflow.

Join the thousands of nonprofits raising money with Pledge It.

FAQs

What is a Fund a Need at a fundraising event?

How do I record Fund a Need donations during a live event?

How do I set up Fund a Need giving levels?

Can donors pay their Fund a Need pledge after the event?

Do I need a separate platform to run a Fund a Need?

SOLUTIONS

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