A Day of Giving

There is #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, but the most important day to remember is November 29, 2016, or #GivingTuesday. This is the one day a year that is solely focused on giving to causes that you believe in and want to make a direct impact on. Non-profits raised $116 million online on #GivingTuesday last year! To join in with the spirit of giving, our team decided to do what we do best and create a fun competition for our users.

Through our partnerships with our philanthropists and organizations, we are going to invest at least $3,000 back into classrooms on #GivingTuesday!

How Does This Work? - The competition will go from 12:00am CST until 11:59pm CST on November 29th, 2016. Each fundraising page will be placed into a "class" based on the goal amount for the cause. There will be 3 competitions that will happen for each "class" of fundraising causes. We will also provide some extra surprises throughout the day. Click here to see all participating fundraising causes.

Fundraising pages (goal $0-$499)

- Most Dollars Raised: $250 prize

- Most Facebook Shares: $75 prize

- Most New Investors: $100 prize

- Total Prize Money (not including bonus competitions): $425

Fundraising pages (goal $500-$999)

- Most Dollars Raised: $500 prize

- Most Facebook Shares: $225 prize

- Most New Investors: $200 prize

- Total Prize Money (not including bonus competitions): $925

Fundraising pages (goal $1,000+)

- Most Dollars Raised: $1,000 prize

- Most Facebook Shares: $350 prize

- Most New Investors: $300 prize

- Total Prize Money (not including bonus competitions): $1,650

Honor Roll Power Hour Prizes = TBA

- 7am-8am CST: First cause to get 10 investors will receive $100.

The winner: Bringing Books Home - Developing the Independent Reader, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA)

- 11am-12pm CST: The cause that raises the most money will receive $100.

The winner: Nicaragua: Cultural Immersion and Service, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA)

For every fundraising page that meets its' goal = receive an additional $50

Leaderboard

Competition for the $0-$499 "class" (updated as of 12am CST - FINAL RESULTS):

- Most Dollars Raised: $250

1. Coding for Kiddos, Chandler Woods Charter Academy: $674.45

2. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: $400.60

3. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: $145.90

- Most Facebook Shares: $75

1. Warm For The Winter, Teach for America: 169

2.Building Character, Jay Pride Alive – Jefferson City Public Schools Alumni Association: 57

3. Books For Winter Break, Teach For America: 50

- Most New Investors: $100

1. Coding for Kiddos, Chandler Woods Charter Academy: 17

2. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: 9

3. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: 3

Competition for the $500-$999 "class" (updated as of 12am CST - FINAL RESULTS):

- Most Dollars Raised: $500

1. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: $515

2. Green Street Academy Band: Repairs & Supplies, Green STreet Academy (Baltimore, MD): $248.74

3. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: $234.03

- Most Facebook Shares: $225

1. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: 172

2. Warm For The Winter, Teach for America: 59

3. Books For Winter Break, Teach For America: 42

- Most New Investors: $200

1. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: 17

2. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: 7

3. Green Street Academy Band: Repairs & Supplies, Green Street Academy (Baltimore, MD): 6

Competition for the $1,000+ "class" (updated as of 12am CST - FINAL RESULTS):

- Most Dollars Raised: $1,000

1. Nicaragua: Cultural Immersion and Service, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA): $2,280.20

2. Books For Winter Break, Teach for America: $431.65

3. Full STEAM Ahead With littleBits, Central Park Elementary School (Roseville, MN): $416.15

- Most Facebook Shares: $350

1. Nicaragua: Cultural Immersion and Service, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA): 75

2. Book For Winter Break, Teach For America: 21

3. Book For Winter Break, Teach For America: 20

- Most New Investors: $300

1. Nicaragua: Cultural Immersion and Service, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA): 17

2. Full STEAM Ahead With littleBits, Central Park Elementary School (Roseville, MN): 16

3. Bringing Books Home - Developing the Independent Reader, Mastery Charter Schools Foundation (Philadelphia, PA): 8

FAQ

Is any fundraising page eligible to participate?
- Yes. All existing fundraising pages (live before Nov. 29) and new fundraising pages (started on Nov. 29) will be eligible to participate.
Am I allowed to win more than one competition within my "class"?
- Yes. You are able to win all 3 competitions for your "class" and win the Honor Roll prizes.
If I have a fundraising page up before November 29th, do the funds I have earned so far count towards the #GivingTuesdady competition?
- No. All fundraising pages will be considered at 0 as soon as it's 12:00am CST on November 29th.
If I win, how will I be notified?
- We will have a leaderboard at the top of this page. The leaderboard will be updated at the top of the hour. The leaderboard for the Honor Roll prizes will be updated every 15minutes. At the end of the day, the fundraising pages that have won will receive an email from our team to notify them.
When will the funds be placed into my fundraising page if I win?
- All winning teams will receive investments on December 1st, 2016.
What if my page is scheduled to end before (or on) November 29th, 2016?
- Make sure to email our team at info@pledgecents.com and let us know that you want your fundraising page to be extended. We will make the extension on your behalf.

It’s never too early to start spreading the word about about #GivingTuesday! Click the buttons below and get started on your fundraising page today so you can be sure to take full advantage of all these ways to bring more opportunities to your students!