Fundraising Ideas
Here are just a few types of fundraisers you can have using 99Pledges.
Walk-a-thon
Participants collect pledges for each mile or lap walked on a designated walking route. This is a perfect, highly visible event for families, schools and other large groups. Make sure to plan for washrooms, refreshments and volunteers. Read more >
Spell-a-thon
Spell-a-thons are a great way for elementary schools to raise lots of money with very little effort. All your school has to do is give a spelling test. Students accept pledges for every word they spell correctly on a 10-25 word test. Read more >
Hit-a-thon
Hit-a-thons are great for baseball and softball teams. Players accept pledges for each foot the ball is hit or the number of hits out of a fixed number of pitches. Hit-a-thon events can be tied to Opening Day activities or a team picnic. It's a fun way for parents to meet while raising money for the league. Read more >
Infinite possibilities
Shoot-a-thon
Participants accept pledges for each free throw made or goal scored. This is a great way for basketball and soccer teams to raise money for camp or uniforms.
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Bike-a-thon
Participants collect pledges for every lap or mile they ride. Make sure all participants wear helmets, and that first aid is available on site. A variation is having several groups riding on different routes. The second group starts once the first group arrives. The chain of routes can cover part of a city, counties, from store to store, etc.
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Volunteer-a-thon
Arrange jobs for children from your organization to help elderly people who cannot afford to pay for work they need done. Participants collect pledges for every hour they volunteer. The proceeds can go to your organization or the organization you're volunteering for.
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Bowl-a-thon
This is a fun event where participants collect pledges for every point or spare/strike. Prizes may be awarded for bowling scores, as well as for money raised.
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Dance-a-thon
A dance-a-thon is an excellent opportunity for fitness facilities and dance studios to gain exposure in their community. These groups can provide an open house and an opportunity for participants to dance their way to donating dollars through pledges for each hour danced.
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Rock-a-thon
Stay in rocking chairs for a long period of time. Most are 24 hours in length. Individuals and sponsors pledge based on the amount of time spent in a rocking chair. This is an easy way to generate funds and exposure.
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Skate-a-thon
Participants collect pledges for the number of hours or laps they skate. Have a concession stand to raise additional funds (ideally, food and concession stand proceeds at the rink can be donated as well).
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Swim-a-thon
Each swimmer who competes in a swim-a-thon must complete a set number of laps during a designated day. Participants collect pledges for each lap completed.
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