Pledge It

The peer-to-peer fundraising conversations you started in December? It’s time to deepen them. Organizations with a strong P2P fundraising support system know that recruiting isn't a single ask. It's a journey, a progression from awareness to confidence to commitment. Ask candidates to join your fundraising team today and give them a glimpse into their new community and the positive difference they’re about to make. Want more insights? Check out our P2P fundraising guide: https://lnkd.in/e3P9Kir3

Fundraising should be fun, not frustrating. That's why we're constantly working to make it easier. We just rolled out a bunch of new features designed to remove friction for your donors and cut down on manual work for your team. From faster mobile payments to streamlined registration and better reporting, these updates mean less time on admin tasks and more time focusing on your mission. ➡️ Swipe through to see what's new, then let's talk about how these tools can work for your events. Ready to discuss your fundraising needs? Let's talk 💬 https://lnkd.in/eisHvZAG

Silent auction or online raffle? Let's break it down. Silent auctions work best when you have donors with higher giving capacity who enjoy competition, access to high-value items that can't be bought online, and a revenue goal of $10,000 or more. They require two to three months of planning but create genuine engagement. Online raffles shine when you need to reach a wide audience quickly, have compelling prizes, and want to raise $5,000 to $15,000 with minimal overhead. You can launch in three to six weeks with less volunteer support. Spoiler alert: You don't have to choose. Many organizations run silent auctions during main events while launching raffles during slower periods to keep revenue flowing year-round. Our complete guide breaks down the planning process for both formats: https://lnkd.in/eaW6munM

The hardest part of P2P recruitment? Knowing what to say. Most nonprofits want to recruit peer-to-peer participants, but they struggle with how to start the conversation. What if supporters say no? What if they feel pressured? What if they don't know how to fundraise? Our year-end P2P playbook gives you the conversation scripts that work—the ones that address concerns, build confidence, and get supporters excited about participating. You'll also get: - A timeline for when to have these conversations - Support strategies that keep fundraisers engaged - And more! Download the free playbook: https://lnkd.in/edsKhNHA

Our friends at Jordan Thomas Foundation have had a successful 20-year track record with its annual golf tournament. But as the foundation approached its milestone anniversary, the team wanted to expand its fundraising portfolio and reach a broader donor base. For its 20th anniversary, JTF decided to host their first-ever gala. Its existing tools weren't built for sophisticated events - it needed technology that could handle registration, sponsorships, and auctions all in one place. That's when JTF switched to Pledge It. Then, midway through planning, the team added both silent and live auctions to the event—a change that could have derailed its timeline on other platforms. "As we started developing our event, we decided to go full force on auctions. We started using that in Pledge It, which ended up being so helpful. If we had gone with anybody else, we wouldn't have been able to switch gears like we did in the middle of planning," says April De Leon. The result? The team substantially exceeded its fundraising goal and processed all end-of-night transactions in just 30-45 minutes, rather than spending hours the next day. Read how JTF pulled off a record-breaking first gala: https://lnkd.in/efZx_D_D

We just released our year-end peer-to-peer playbook, and this is why you should read it ⬇️ When you recruit P2P participants right before spring events, supporters often feel rushed or unprepared. But when you start those conversations during year-end—while donors are already engaged—they have time to get comfortable and excited about fundraising. This playbook gives you a practical roadmap for that approach. You'll find conversation scripts that address common concerns, a month-by-month timeline from now through May, and retention strategies that bring your best fundraisers back year after year. Download the free guide: https://lnkd.in/edsKhNHA

We're excited to welcome Jeff Ozarski as our new Vice President of Customer Success! 🎉 Jeff brings over 20 years of SaaS and customer success experience, having guided organizations from small startups to global enterprises through scalable growth and process improvements. Throughout his career, he has led teams focused on enhancing client engagement, delivering measurable outcomes, and building genuine partnerships where everyone works together toward shared goals. What excites us most about Jeff joining the team? His approach to customer success is about developing collaborative relationships where we work alongside our customers as one team. Welcome to Pledge It, Jeff! We're looking forward to what we'll accomplish together.

Join us for a live NonProfit PRO webinar today at 2 PM EST! Perry Radford and Jessica Wisniewski-Hagen are covering a smarter approach to peer-to-peer fundraising - using year-end momentum to cultivate fundraisers instead of scrambling during event season. The best part? You're not adding more work. You're leveraging conversations already happening during your strongest giving season to identify and educate potential fundraisers for next year. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eeByzaTz

Your gala should do more than raise money - it should give your supporters an experience they'll actually remember and want to be part of again. There are four main types of gala events, each with different goals and atmospheres: formal seated dinners, cocktail-style receptions, awards and recognition, and themed celebrations. The type you choose should reflect your budget, donor demographics, fundraising goals, and organizational culture. Planning your first gala or looking to elevate your next one? Our complete eight-step guide walks you through everything from initial planning to post-event follow-up, with actionable strategies for creating an event your supporters will remember. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/e6ZrDbYQ

Just one week away! Join us next Thursday, October 30, at 2pm EST for a fresh approach to peer-to-peer fundraising recruitment. What if instead of scrambling for fundraisers during event season, you recruited P2P champions during year-end when donors are already engaged and generous? Join Perry Radford, Founder of Rad Philanthropy, and Jessica Wisniewski-Hagen, Chief of Operations of Team Foster, for this free NonProfit PRO webinar exploring how to turn your strongest fundraising season into your best recruitment opportunity. You'll learn: ✅ Why year-end is prime time for P2P recruitment ✅ How to identify and approach potential peer fundraisers ✅ Strategies for educating supporters before they commit ✅ Actionable recruitment templates for turning loyal donors into enthusiastic advocates Register here: https://lnkd.in/eeByzaTz