Raise more for your Marching Band
A complete telethon platform plus a team that helps you plan and run the event. Everything is included in one flat 10% fee -- half what traditional full-service providers charge.
Keep More of What You Raise
See how much more reaches your team
How It Works
Your team gathers contacts, calls them on event day to ask for pledges, and we handle collections.
Prepare
- Create your team & campaign page
- Invite committee members
- Each member adds their contacts
- Strategy consultation with our team
Event Day
- We help facilitate your event
- Team calls their contacts
- Ask for pledges live
- Log pledges in real-time
Collect
- Automated email & SMS reminders
- Donors pay securely online
- Funds transferred to your account
Your team's personal connections + our proven process = results
How Resistance Indoor Percussion beat their goal in one night
47 members called 842 supporters in a single evening. The pledges came in live, and collections ran themselves afterward.
“For years it was car washes and cookie dough, and we never once hit our number. One night on Community Pledge our students called the people who already believe in this program, watched the pledges come in live, and we cleared our $10,000 goal before the night was over. I'm not going back to the old way.”
What's Included in Your10% Platform Fee
We don't just give you software—we help you run a successful telethon from start to finish
Complete Platform
Strategy Consultation
On-Site Event Support
This is why our 10% fee delivers more value than software-only platforms
Traditional full-service telethon providers charge 20% for similar support
Keep More of What You Raise
Our 10% fee means more money goes directly to your program. See the difference for yourself.
Your Team Size
How many people will be fundraising?
Supporters Per Person
How many people might each team member reach out to?
Average Gift Amount
What might people typically donate?
Your money, handled right
The stuff that actually keeps a fundraising chair up at night
No contracts. No monthly fees. Cancel anytime.
Payments processed by Square, Inc. (independent payment processor)
Ready to Plan YourBest Telethon Yet?
Get started today. We'll guide you every step of the way—from consultation to event day facilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Community Pledge
A telethon (also called a phone-a-thon or call-a-thon) is a team-based fundraising event where volunteers call supporters to request donations. It's one of the most effective fundraising methods because it combines personal outreach with organized team effort. Community Pledge provides the complete platform to manage contacts, track pledges, process donations, plus expert consultation and on-site event support.
We charge a 10% platform fee, which includes the software platform, required strategy consultation (30-60 minutes), and on-site event facilitation. Payment processing fees (~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction via Square) can optionally be covered by donors. On a $100 donation where the donor covers processing, your organization receives $90. Traditional full-service telethon providers charge 20% for similar support. No setup fees, monthly fees, or contracts—you only pay when you raise money.
Initial account setup takes 10 minutes. The full process from signup to event day is 3-4 weeks, giving your team time to prepare. You'll have a required strategy consultation with our team (30-60 minutes) where we help you plan for success. We also provide on-site facilitation during your event.
Nope! You can create your team and campaign completely free. We only charge our 10% fee when people actually donate to your campaign. No upfront costs, no monthly fees.
Every campaign includes a 30-60 minute strategy consultation with our team. We'll review proven telethon strategies, help you set realistic goals, plan your event logistics, and answer questions. This is required before your campaign goes live and is included in your 10% fee. We also provide on-site facilitation during your actual calling event.
Funds are typically transferred to your bank account within 1-2 business days after a donation is made. We process payments through Square, which settles to your account quickly and securely. Processing times may vary based on your bank and Square's verification procedures for new accounts.
GoFundMe and similar platforms are software-only crowdfunding tools. Community Pledge provides full-service telethon support: the platform + expert consultation + on-site event facilitation. We help you plan AND execute a successful team-based calling event. Our 10% fee includes everything, while traditional full-service telethon providers charge 20% for similar support.
Community Pledge is ideal for schools, youth sports teams, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations running team-based fundraising campaigns. Any group with volunteers who can make calls to supporters can benefit from our platform and expert support.