New a-thon ideas for nonprofit organizations

Every year around this time we hear from more organizations that are looking for pledge fundraising software for their events.

This year organizations are getting very creative.

We're still getting our share of walk-a-thons, and bike rides.  But this year we are also making the fundraising web sites for:

Bowl-a-thons

Bowling events with a  pledge fundraising component.  Bowlers raise money for their nonprofit.

Golf-a-thons

Golf marathons where golfers accept pledges per hole.

Chess-a-thons

Chess tournaments with a pledge fundraising component.  Participants raise money and compete against other participants. 

Build-a-thons

Homew raising events by Habitat for Humanity.  Like extreme home makeover with a pledge fundraising component!

The bottom line

The bottom line is that organizations can find an a-thon format that meets their budget, aligns with their brand, and is something that their members can get excited about.  And regardless of the format, any a-thon should have a pledge fundraising component and use software like SWEET Pledge Event Software to streamline the registration and fundraising process.

Comments

[Fundraising Steve]

I am a big fan of the golf-a-thon idea. Every year non-profits around the US have charity golf events. Why not do one that is more of an Ironman challenge? Whoever can golf the most holes in a day wins. Care to play 36 anyone?