Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026
PledgeCents
- 1Runs onAPI, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Pricing modeltransaction
- 4Payment methodscards+bank
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: pledgecents.com
Overview
PledgeCents is ranked #19 of 22 in nonprofit crowdfunding software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.
PledgeCents plans and pricing
All plansFree fundraising page Free No upfront costs, contracts, or subscriptions · 0% platform fee · 3% payment processing fee pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
Compared on nonprofit crowdfunding software
- Free plan
- Yespledgecents.com
- Pricing model
- transactionpledgecents.com
- Payment methods
- cards+bankpledgecents.com
Facts
- Purpose
- PledgeCents helps communities fund educational opportunities and other community needs through online fundraising.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Who can fundraise
- Fundraising pages are available for PreK–12 schools, nonprofits, youth sports teams, and faith-based needs.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Flexible funding
- Fundraisers can receive the money raised even if they do not reach their goal, and pages include a backup plan for using the funds.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Fees
- PledgeCents charges no platform fee; payment processing is 3%, and the benefits page says users receive 97% of funds raised.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Sharing and updates
- Fundraisers support social media sharing and automatic email updates to investors when the creator posts an update.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Fundraising incentives
- The platform describes contests, dollar-for-dollar matching campaigns, Facebook matching campaigns, and a referral system that can earn cash toward a fundraiser.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Organization verification
- PledgeCents says each organization account is verified before approval and funds are sent by check to the organization rather than the individual creator.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Payment processing
- Stripe handles financial transactions, and contributors can pay by credit card or bank account without needing a Stripe account.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Payout timing
- The FAQ says PledgeCents sends a check to the organization within 48 hours after a fundraising page is complete.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The How It Works page says PledgeCents never shares private information for page creators, donors, or the young adults helped by fundraisers.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- API access
- The API is currently available only to PledgeCents partners and uses a unique API key for request validation.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
- Customer support
- After a page is approved and goes live, PledgeCents says an expert may arrange a one-on-one call with personalized fundraising strategies.pledgecents.com · 7 Oct 2026
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Sources
- pledgecents.com/about/faq· checked 7 Oct 2026
- pledgecents.com/benefits· checked 7 Oct 2026
- pledgecents.com/how-it-works· checked 7 Oct 2026
- pledgecents.com/docs/api/1.0.0· checked 7 Oct 2026