Dance-a-Thon pledge sheet
Online pages do the heavy lifting, but a good pledge sheet captures every cash and check gift. Copy the ready-to-print template below and put it in every folder.
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Printable pledge sheet template
Copy this into a document, add your school name and colors, and send one home with every student. It works for flat gifts and per-song pledges alike.
DANCE-A-THON PLEDGE SHEET
Dancer's name: __________________________ Teacher/Class: ____________
Our school goal: $__________ My personal goal: $__________
Event date: __________ Donations due by: __________
HOW TO GIVE (fastest = online):
* Online: give at my page -> ____________________________________
* Cash/check: return this sheet with donations to school.
* Make checks payable to: ______________________________________
Supporter name Flat gift OR $ per song/min Amount Paid?
1. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
2. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
3. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
4. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
5. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
6. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
7. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
8. _________________ $______ $______ $______ [ ]
TOTAL COLLECTED: $______
Ask relatives who live far away to give online -- they are often
the most generous supporters! Thank you for dancing for our school.
Keep it to one page, put the online giving link at the top, and remind students that far-away relatives are often the most generous supporters.
Flat gifts vs per-song pledges
| Flat gift | Per-song / per-minute pledge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | One set amount | Amount × time danced on event day |
| Best for | Online giving; simplicity | Event-day excitement; a countable goal |
| Collected | Immediately online | Calculated after the dance |
Most groups let donors choose. Online, flat gifts dominate; on paper, timed pledges add a fun, suspenseful element for dance day.
Making offline gifts count
Cash and checks collected on the pledge sheet should be entered into the platform and credited to the right student, so they count toward personal goals, class competitions, and the school thermometer. Your group keeps 100% of offline gifts. Return sheets and money to a single collection point by the due date to keep tracking clean.
See how offline and online combine on the online donations page, and grab a matching parent letter.
Frequently asked questions
Do we still need paper pledge sheets if we fundraise online?
A little. Most donations come in online, but a printable pledge sheet captures cash and check gifts, helps younger students track offline supporters, and gives families a physical reminder. Enter offline gifts into the platform so they count toward the goal.
What is the difference between a flat gift and a per-song pledge?
A flat gift is one set amount regardless of time danced. A per-song or per-minute pledge multiplies by how much the student dances on event day. Flat gifts are simpler; timed pledges add excitement.
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