For Nonprofits
Every dollar to your cause.
Most fundraising platforms take 5-8% of every donation. That's $500 to $800 gone on a $10,000 fundraiser. PledgeAthon charges zero platform fees. The only cost is standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30).
No credit card. No contracts. Free forever.
Zero fees means zero excuses
When a platform takes 5% of your donations, that money comes directly out of the programs you fund. Here's what zero platform fees actually means for your nonprofit.
$5,000 raised
You save $250
vs. a platform charging 5%
$10,000 raised
You save $500
vs. a platform charging 5%
$25,000 raised
You save $1,250
vs. a platform charging 5%
That's money that goes to meals served, books distributed, miles ridden for research, and communities supported — not to a software company.
Built for nonprofit a-thon events
A-thon fundraisers work because they turn supporters into active participants. Donors give more when they're backing someone they know.
Charity Walks
Donors pledge per mile or give a flat donation. Participants share their page, collect pledges, and your nonprofit keeps every dollar.
Dance-a-Thons
Per-hour pledges turn a dance marathon into a fundraising machine. Live leaderboards keep energy high and donations flowing.
Read-a-Thons
Literacy nonprofits love this one. Kids read books, donors pledge per book or per chapter, and the money goes straight to your mission.
Bike-a-Thons
Per-mile pledges for cycling events. Each rider gets a shareable donation page with a QR code for day-of fundraising.
Everything your nonprofit needs
Stripe Connect Direct Payouts
Donations go straight to your bank account within 1 business day. No waiting for campaign end dates. No middleman holding your funds.
Shareable Donation Pages
Every participant gets a unique page they can text, email, or post on social media. More sharing means more donations.
QR Codes for Events
Print QR codes for banners, flyers, and event-day signage. Donors scan and donate from their phone in under 30 seconds.
Live Leaderboards
Real-time fundraising totals keep participants motivated and donors engaged. Nothing drives donations like friendly competition.
Cash & Check Tracking
Not every donor pays by card. Track offline donations in one dashboard alongside online payments for a complete picture.
Bulk Participant Upload
Upload your participant list via CSV. Pages are created instantly. No manual data entry, no wasted volunteer hours.
How it works
Create your fundraiser
Name your campaign, set your goal, choose flat or per-activity donations. Takes about 60 seconds.
Add participants
Upload a CSV or add them one by one. Each participant gets a unique donation page and shareable link.
Share and collect donations
Participants share their pages. Donors give by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. You track everything in real time.
Get paid
Funds hit your bank account within 1 business day via Stripe. No waiting. No platform cut.
Frequently asked questions
Is PledgeAthon really free for nonprofits?
Yes. There are zero platform fees, zero monthly charges, and zero contracts. The only cost is standard Stripe payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction), which is the same rate every major platform uses. Cash and check donations have no fees at all.
How is this different from platforms that charge 5-8%?
Most fundraising platforms take a percentage of every donation on top of credit card processing fees. On a $10,000 fundraiser, a 5% platform fee costs you $500. With PledgeAthon, that $500 stays with your nonprofit. We sustain ourselves through optional donor tips instead.
Can we accept both flat donations and per-activity pledges?
Yes. Donors can give a one-time flat amount or pledge per lap, per mile, per book — whatever unit fits your event. Both types are tracked in your dashboard.
How do payouts work for nonprofits?
You connect your organization's bank account through Stripe during setup (takes about 2 minutes). After that, donations are deposited within 1 business day. You don't have to wait for the campaign to end.
Do we need to be a 501(c)(3)?
No. PledgeAthon works for any nonprofit, community organization, or cause. You do need a bank account connected through Stripe to receive payouts. Tax receipts and donation acknowledgment are your organization's responsibility.
Your mission deserves every dollar.
Set up your nonprofit fundraiser in 60 seconds. No fees, no contracts, no credit card required.