Effortless to run, exciting for students, and built to raise more, without the stress.
Start FundraisingEffortless to run, exciting for students, and built to raise more, without the stress.
Start FundraisingLaunch your Read-A-Thon fast with PledgeStar’s simple setup.
Double or triple results compared to traditional events.
No downloads, no forms, no headaches.
Safe, secure, and built for busy families.
Track reading logs, pledges, and progress in real time.
Helping you squeeze every dollar from your fundraiser.
Your Read-a-Thon can run on a free school fundraising platform with PledgeStar, when donors choose to help cover the costs.
Donors are given the option to cover platform and credit card fees. When enough do, your school keeps 100% of what's raised (and often ends up with $2,000-$3,000 extra). Other platforms keep the extra. We don't.
With PledgeStar, you keep everything. No tricks. No forced tips. Just a simple, transparent way to raise more, and pay less.
Bonus: It's Fully Transparent
Donors always know exactly what they're giving and why. If they want to help more, they can. If not, no pressure.
Your Read-a-Thon can run on a free school fundraising platform with PledgeStar, when donors choose to help cover the costs.
Donors are given the option to cover platform and credit card fees. When enough do, your school keeps 100% of what's raised (and often ends up with $2,000-$3,000 extra). Other platforms keep the extra. We don't.
With PledgeStar, you keep everything. No tricks. No forced tips. Just a simple, transparent way to raise more, and pay less.
Bonus: It's Fully Transparent
Donors always know exactly what they're giving and why. If they want to help more, they can. If not, no pressure.
Run a Successful Read-A-Thon in 3 Simple Steps
Add your event details, school logo and message.
Students and parents join easily and share their customized fundraiser pages via email, text, and social media.
Live updates, auto-reminders, and zero paperwork.
Grab your favorite book, turn the page, and read your way to supporting your school!
Promote the Message: Spread the word about your Read-A-Thon to students and families.
Engage in Reading: Participants commit to reading as many hours, minutes, books, or pages as possible during the event.
Raise Money: Students collect pledges from family and friends based on their reading goals.
Receive Payment: Process funds securely and direct donations toward your school or library.
These features make fundraising even smoother.
It takes 5 minutes to set up and costs nothing upfront.
Start raising fundsIt takes 5 minutes to set up and costs nothing upfront.
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