💸 Turn Any Event Into a Fundraising Powerhouse
From charity galas and walk-a-thons to benefit concerts and dedicated giving days, live events are one of the most powerful ways to engage supporters and raise big donations in real time.
But here’s the thing: to truly unlock your fundraising potential, you need a system that makes it ridiculously easy for people to give on the spot when they feel moved to do so. That’s where Pledge comes in! 💜
With 11 donation methods and real-time display tools, Pledge makes it seamless to collect donations at your event - onstage, online, or anywhere in between. 🎤📱
Let’s break it down:
💥 11 Ways to Accept Donations with Pledge at Live Events
Whether your donors want to give with a phone tap, stock transfer, or crypto wallet, Pledge gives you everything you need to capture every gift in the moment. No extra hardware or coding required.
1. 📲 Venmo Donations
Let’s be real: Venmo is everywhere. With Pledge, donors can instantly give via Venmo from their phones, no extra setup needed. It’s a fan favorite, especially for millennial and Gen Z supporters, during in-person fundraisers.
🪩 Perfect for events: Display your Pledge QR code on signage or a screen and watch the Venmo gifts roll in live!
2. 💳 Credit Card Donations
Still the most widely used giving method. Pledge accepts all major credit and debit cards - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx - so you’ll never miss a gift due to payment type.
3. 🔗 Wire Transfers (New!)
Now available on all Pledge donation forms! Wire transfers are a powerful way to accept high-dollar gifts, especially from companies or major donors. Enable this to unlock a new tier of fundraising potential.
4. & 5. 🧾 ACH and Bank Transfers
Donors can also give directly from their bank accounts via ACH, great for larger donations or supporters who prefer direct giving over credit.
6. & 7. 🤑 Apple Pay and Google Pay
Accept instant mobile donations via Apple Pay or Google Pay, built directly into your Pledge donation forms. Great for quick, tap-to-give moments during your event.
8. 🧧 PayPal
Another popular choice for online donors. With PayPal embedded in Pledge’s forms, your supporters can give using their PayPal balance or linked accounts.
9. 💰 Crypto Donations
Accept donations in the most popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC. Pledge auto-converts it into USD, so you don’t have to worry about market volatility (and uniquely offsets the carbon from each transaction!).
🔒 Secure and compliant: Crypto donations are processed with full transparency and tax documentation.
10. 📈 Stock Donations
Pledge makes it easy for donors to contribute publicly traded stock - a smart, tax-advantaged way for them to give more. Great for capital campaigns or major giving programs.
11. 🏦 DAF Donations (Donor-Advised Funds)
Thousands of donors now use Donor-Advised Funds to give. Pledge integrates with major DAF platforms like Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable to process gifts quickly and securely.
...And Mobile Donations Are Easier Than Ever!
📷 QR Code Donations
Every Pledge campaign comes with a custom QR code. Add it to your signage, presentation slides, programs, and more. One quick scan and supporters can donate from their phones instantly.
🎤 Fundraising on stage? Display your live donation total in real time as pledges roll in. That’s impact you can feel!
📱 Text-to-Donate
Pledge’s text-to-donate feature lets donors text a custom keyword to our own Pledge short code (707070) to donate from their phone. No app required.
🎯 Why Pledge is the Go-To for Live Fundraising Events
Organizations often discover Pledge when searching for “how to accept donations during live events” or looking for a pledge tool to capture major gifts on the spot.
What makes Pledge stand out?
- ✅ No startup or platform fees
- ✅ Real-time donation tracking
- ✅ Mobile-optimized donation forms
- ✅ Custom event QR codes & text-to-donate keywords
- ✅ Support for 11+ modern donation methods
- ✅ Embeddable and shareable anywhere
Whether you're planning a fundraising concert, in-person gala, community walk, or livestreamed telethon, Pledge is built to meet your donors where they are - and help you raise more.
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With Pledge, it's never been easier to collect donations live, showcase your progress in real time, and offer your donors flexible ways to give.
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