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Special Olympics Georgia Stopped Paying Premium Prices and Grew Polar Plunge by 12%

Every athlete at Special Olympics Georgia plays for free, which means fundraising covers the rest. Here’s how one events manager stopped overpaying.

October 27, 2026

24 Halloween Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits to Inspire Giving This Spooky Season

24 ideas to fundraise this Halloween grouped by type, with how to plan them right and who it's best for.

October 26, 2026

How to Write a Sponsorship Letter for Your Nonprofit (+ 7 Free Templates)

A sponsorship letter is often your one shot to win support. The letters that win make a specific case and give the sponsor a strong reason to reply.

October 19, 2026

36 Silent Auction Ideas That Beat Generic Gift Baskets (2026)

October 16, 2026

How Can Nonprofits Run a Successful Hybrid Fundraising Event in 2026 (+Checklist)

October 14, 2026

How Does a Charity Bib Program Work? A Nonprofit's Guide to Getting In and Growing

September 28, 2026

25 Unique Fall Fundraising Ideas To Bring More Donations (2026)

August 31, 2026

Beyond the Anchor Event: How Nonprofits Are Diversifying Their Fundraising

August 27, 2026

Charity Bib Programs, Explained: Are They the Right Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Event for Your Nonprofit?

August 25, 2026

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The Platform Switch That Helped Fleece & Thank You Grow the Kids They Serve by Nearly 60%

August 12, 2026

How to Organize a Fundraiser Event:

How To Organize a Fundraising Event: Complete 10 Steps + Checklist

August 11, 2026

The Second Gift Is Everything: How to Turn First-Time Event Donors Into Repeat Givers

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First Tee Contra Costa Left the Paper System Behind and Multiplied Fundraising By 5x

Sponsors for Events: The Package Mistakes That Could Cost You Commitments

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices: A Nonprofit Operator’s Playbook to Charity Bib Programs

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas That Keep Fundraisers Motivated from Day One

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

What the Last 3 Months Before Your Spring Event Should Actually Look Like

Success Stories

Kramerica Gives Hits $3K Goal in First Campaign After Switching to Pledge It

February 3, 2026

How to Recruit Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers in Time for Spring Events

December 23, 2025

How to Run a Silent Auction vs. Online Raffle: Which Fundraiser Is Right For You?

November 25, 2025

Success Stories

Jordan Thomas Foundation Raises Record Revenue at First-Ever Gala With Pledge It

November 7, 2025

What Is a Gala Event? Your Complete Guide to Planning an Unforgettable Fundraising Gala

September 19, 2025

Success Stories

AVOL Kentucky More Than Doubles Fundraising Revenue With Intuitive Platform and Strong Peer-to-Peer Tools

September 15, 2025

From Tee-Off to Thank-Yous: How to Organize a Golf Tournament Fundraiser That Delivers

August 29, 2025

Avoid These Mistakes: Smart Strategies for P2P Fundraising

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

August 21, 2025

Success Stories

How a Human Services Nonprofit Cut Event Costs 15% and Grew Revenue Nearly 9% with Pledge It

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

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

20 Event Fundraiser Ideas for Nonprofits That Will Keep Supporters Engaged Year-Round

7 Fundraising Ideas for LGBTQ+ Nonprofits to Celebrate Pride Month and Beyond

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Establish a Recurring Giving Program

February 19, 2025

Success Stories

Interview with a Pledge It Buddy Walk Customer

January 31, 2025

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Why Usability and User-Friendliness Improve Results in Fundraising Software

January 27, 2025

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5 Tips for Optimizing Your Donation Form

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

September 23, 2024

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3 Fundraising Solutions for a Successful Giving Tuesday

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

September 13, 2024

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6 Tips for a Successful Silent Auction

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

Inside Pledge It

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Insights from the 2024 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

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How to Recruit (and Retain) Team Captains

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

Success Stories

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First Tee Idaho’s 100 Hole Hike Triples Their Fundraising Goal

October 11, 2022

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How to Run a Successful Golf Marathon Fundraiser

Success Stories

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Golf-A-Thon Raises Over $165,000 for Regional Nonprofit

January 19, 2021

Success Stories

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Virtual Fitness Challenge Saves Uplifting Athletes

December 7, 2020