For Churches
Church Fundraising That Puts Every Dollar Toward Your Ministry
Run walk-a-thons, mission trip fundraisers, and pledge drives with zero platform fees. Print QR codes for the bulletin. Share links during announcements. Donors give in 30 seconds — no account needed.
Free forever. No contracts. No credit card required.
Why churches use PledgeAthon
Whether it is a youth group mission trip, a building fund campaign, or a VBS walk-a-thon, PledgeAthon makes it easy for your congregation to give — and easy for you to manage.
Mission Trip Fundraisers
Youth group members each get a personal donation page to share with family, friends, and congregation members. Track every dollar raised toward their trip goal.
Walk-a-Thons After Service
Set up a walk-a-thon in 60 seconds. Print QR codes for the church bulletin, share links during announcements, and watch donations come in throughout the week.
Building Fund Campaigns
Need a new roof, parking lot, or fellowship hall expansion? Run a pledge drive where members donate per milestone — like miles walked or books read.
VBS & Youth Group Events
Turn Vacation Bible School or youth group activities into fundraising events. Kids track their progress, donors sponsor their participation, and the church keeps everything raised.
Built for churches
Every feature your ministry needs. Nothing you do not.
How it works
Create your fundraiser
Name your campaign, set a goal, and choose your activity (walk-a-thon, read-a-thon, or custom). Takes about 60 seconds.
Add participants
Add youth group members, volunteers, or ministry leaders individually or upload a CSV. Each person gets their own donation page and shareable link.
Share with the congregation
Print QR codes for the bulletin. Share links during announcements or in the church newsletter. Post on social media. Donors give in under a minute — no account needed.
Collect and track donations
Watch donations come in on your dashboard. Card payments deposit to your bank account within 1 business day. Track cash and check donations alongside online giving.
Where your money goes
On a $1,000 fundraiser paid by card, here is exactly what your church keeps.
Total Raised
$1,000
Stripe Processing
-$35
2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
Your Church Keeps
$965
Zero platform fees
Cash and check donations? Your church keeps 100%. Zero fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can we use PledgeAthon for mission trips?
Yes. Mission trip fundraisers are one of the most common church use cases. Each participant gets their own donation page with a personal link they can share with family, friends, and congregation members. You can set individual goals per person and track progress from your dashboard.
Do donors need to create an account?
No. Donors visit the participant's page, choose an amount, and pay with a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. The whole process takes about 30 seconds. No account, no login, no app to download.
What are the fees?
PledgeAthon charges zero platform fees. The only cost is standard Stripe payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction. On a $50 donation, that's $1.75 — your church receives $48.25. Cash and check donations have zero fees.
Can we accept cash and check donations too?
Yes. You can record cash and check donations through your campaign dashboard. They show up alongside card payments so you have a complete picture of your fundraiser. No fees on cash or check — that money goes directly to your church.
How do we get the money?
You connect your church's bank account through Stripe during setup (one-time, takes about 2 minutes). After that, card donations deposit into your account within 1 business day. You don't have to wait for the campaign to end.
Your congregation wants to give
Make it easy. Free fundraising in 60 seconds. No fees, no contracts, no credit card required.