ABOUT PLEDGE IT

We solve problems for the world’s problem solvers.
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Organized Walks

Hosted Galas

Orchestrated Benefit Concerts

Jumped Into Ice Cold Water

Stayed Up Late Sweating the Details

Who are we? We are you.

The idea for Pledge It started within a nonprofit. We know your challenges and we built a platform to help solve them.

Thousands of nonprofits trust Pledge It to solve fundraising challenges so they can stay focused on what matters most: fulfilling their mission.

Our Origin Story

Our founding team first banded together in a college locker room, in the face of adversity: cancer.

Scott Shirley (Pledge It CEO) and Dave Costlow (Pledge It COO) met as college football teammates. During this time, Scott’s father lost his battle to renal cell carcinoma, a rare cancer.

In response to this tragedy, Scott and his teammates started Lift for Life, a fundraiser that empowers athletes to raise money for rare diseases. As the impact of Lift for Life spread, more athletes wanted to raise money for causes they were passionate about. Pledge It was created to solve those challenges.

Today, Pledge It has evolved into a full-suite fundraising platform supporting nonprofits nationwide. Our services have grown to meet the needs of nonprofits, but our beginnings haven't been forgotten. Our team is truly a team, motivated and driven to help you reach your goals and leave the world a better place.

Meet the Team

Aiden Schmidt

Research Analyst

Al Baldassarre

Senior Engineer

Alec Galanti

CFO

Austin Blackley

Customer SuccesS Manager

Caitlyn Schuchhardt

Customer Success Manager

Dave Costlow

COO

Joe Prozeralik

Sales Manager

Joe Roller

Account Executive

Jon Donesky

Engineer

Josh Lasdin

Senior Engineer

Karen Kirkpatrick

Accountant

Kate Ferrara

Staff Product Designer

Mason Harmon

Senior Account Executive

Rob Yates

VP of Engineering

Scott Jacoby

Community Outreach Manager

Scott Shirley

Founder & CEO

Suzanne Rupe

Customer Success Manager

Syam Buradagunta

Account Executive

Tobin Deters

Senior Account Executive
Tips + Guides
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5 Tips for Optimizing Your Donation Form

A well-crafted donation form is key to maximizing contributions and building relationships with donors.

Caitlyn Schuchhardt
September 23, 2024
Success Story

First Tee Idaho’s 100 Hole Hike Triples Their Fundraising Goal

Executive Director, Nick Blasius, was thrilled to exceed his initial fundraising goal of $20k by raising a total of $63.3k.

Dave Costlow
October 11, 2022
Product Update

Fall 2023

Add-Ons, Auctions, and More

Caitlyn Schuchhardt
September 20, 2024