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A classic participation fundraiser that combines movement, school spirit, and sponsor support. Great for large groups, family involvement, and community visibility. Best for: Schools, PTA/PTO, sports teams Cost: Medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: Stronger Than You Think Swim-A-Thon 2025
Turn ski runs or time on the mountain into pledged donations in a winter fundraiser where participants rally support from friends, family, and local sponsors. Best for: Schools, nonprofits, churches, community groups Cost: Low Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: VCA Ski-a-Thon 2024
Supporters pledge donations based on laps, miles, or distance covered in a community walk that is accessible, energetic, and easy to promote to families and local supporters. Best for: Schools, youth groups, clubs, nonprofits Cost: Low to medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: 2022 Mercy Walk
Turn climbing challenges — whether walls, stairs, hills, or routes — into pledged donations in an active fundraiser that works globally and scales to any team size. Best for: Sports teams, booster clubs, school athletics Cost: Low to medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: CLIMB THE WALL: A Global Climb-A-Thon For Palestine
Collect donations tied to math problems solved, challenge completion, or participation in an academic event that supports learning and fundraising at once. Best for: Schools, PTA/PTO, academic clubs Cost: Low Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer
Turn cycling miles into donations in an active fundraiser that works well for teams, schools, and cause-based campaigns. Best for: Schools, nonprofits, environmental groups, sports teams Cost: Low to medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer
Students collect pledges from families and community members before walking laps at a school event — one of the most proven and family-friendly fundraising formats. Best for: Youth groups, schools, colleges, nonprofits Cost: Low Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: Chestnut Hill Academy 2023 Walk-a-Thon
Invite fans to pledge a small amount for every goal, point, lap, puck, or game action their team achieves. The mechanic is simple: a dollar a goal, a buck a puck, a penny a point, but it turns passive fans into active donors and keeps engagement high across an entire season, game, or event. Works especially well when the team or athlete is the one doing the fundraising. Best for: Sports teams, booster clubs, school athletics, youth leagues, sports-focused nonprofits Cost: Low Effort: Low to medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: A-Thons + Peer-to-Peer See a sample campaign: Buck […]