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PLEDGE IT Basics

• Welcome to PLEDGE IT – Message from Founder
• Who uses PLEDGE IT to raise money?
• What is performance-based fundraising?
• Performance-based fundraising vs. traditional fundraising
• Can I use PLEDGE IT to raise funds for my sports program or favorite charity?
• Where can I find the PLEDGE IT Terms of Service?
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Types of Campaigns

• What type of fundraising campaigns can I launch on PLEDGE IT?
• How can I set up a campaign for a team?
• What's the difference between an Individual Campaign and a Group Campaign?
• What is a PLEDGE IT Group Campaign?
• How do I set up a Group Campaign?

Creating A Campaign

• Checklist Before Creating Your Campaign
• Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Campaign
• Adding Basic Information
• Telling Your Story
• Adding Your Schedule
• Selecting A Recipient
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Promoting A Campaign

• How to Add Supporters to Your Campaign
• Complete Guide on How to Promote Your Fundraising Campaign
• When should I start promoting my fundraising campaign?
• What’s the best way to kickoff my campaign?
• Who should I target to support my campaign?
• How should I promote the campaign?
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Fundraising Basics

• Does Pledge It charge any fees for my campaign?
• What’s the difference between pledging and donating?
• How does performance-based fundraising work?
• Do I need to set a fundraising goal?
• Will I be penalized if my campaign doesn’t reach its goal?
• Can only nonprofits use PLEDGE IT?
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Pledging Basics

• How does pledging work?
• Can I choose to pledge and/or donate?
• What’s the difference between pledging and donating?
• What credit cards does PLEDGE IT accept?
• Do I need an account to pledge/donate?
• If I make a pledge or donation, will PLEDGE IT collect my information?
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Payment Questions

• How do I withdraw funds?
• Do I need to hit my goal to get my money?
• Will I be penalized if my campaign doesn’t reach its goal?
• How does my nonprofit receive the money donated to our campaign?
• What is Stripe?

Nonprofits & Charities

• How to Connect a Non-Profit Checking Account to Stripe
• What nonprofits have used PLEDGE IT?
• Why should my charity use PLEDGE IT?
• How do I set up my nonprofit on PLEDGE IT?
• What is Guidestar?
• Can someone claim my nonprofit?
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High School & Youth Teams

• What type of teams can use PLEDGE IT?
• What teams have used PLEDGE IT?
• Fundraising sucks. How does PLEDGE IT help me raise money?
• I am a high school coach. How does PLEDGE IT save me time fundraising?
• I am a booster member. Can booster clubs use PLEDGE IT?
• I am an athletic director. How can my team sports use PLEDGE IT?
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College Teams

• What type of team sports can use PLEDGE IT?
• What teams have used PLEDGE IT?
• How does PLEDGE IT help college teams fundraise?
• What emails will supporters receive?

Professional Athletes & Teams

• Can professional athletes and teams use PLEDGE IT?
• What professional athletes and teams have used PLEDGE IT?
• How can a professional athlete or team set up a campaign?
• What Emails will fans receive?

Individuals

• How to Connect an Individual Account to Stripe
• This is my first time fundraising. How does PLEDGE IT help me raise money?
• What are some examples of Individual fundraising campaigns?
• How do Individuals use PLEDGE IT?
• Can I talk to someone about my fundraising idea?

Touchdowns Against Cancer

• Is my donation tax-deductible?
• Can I make a one-time flat donation instead of performance pledging?
• Will I be penalized if my campaign doesn’t reach its goal?
• What is Touchdowns Against Cancer?
• What organizations are operating Touchdowns Against Cancer?
• How does Touchdowns Against Cancer work?
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General Questions

• Why does Pledge It no longer support IE11?
• Who is the team behind PLEDGE IT?
• I forgot my password. What do I do?
• Does PLEDGEIT have Live Chat?
• How do I update my credit card information?
• How do I cancel my pledge or donation?
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