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Quick answer
Donation tracking for a Jog-a-Thon means recording flat and per-lap pledges, laps completed, and payments in one place. An online platform automates all of it and deposits funds by ACH.
What to track
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Flat donations | The baseline of your total. |
| Per-lap pledges | Need laps confirmed to finalize. |
| Laps completed | Converts per-lap pledges into dollars. |
| Payment status | Know what's collected vs outstanding. |
| Cash/check | Record alongside online for clean totals. |
Manual vs automated
Tracking by hand works for a small event but gets error-prone fast. An online platform records pledges and laps automatically, collects payment, shows live dashboards, and deposits funds by ACH — which is why most schools run online. See Jog-a-Thon software.
Key takeaways
- Track flat gifts, per-lap pledges, laps, and payment status.
- Confirm laps to finalize per-lap totals.
- Automated tracking prevents errors and speeds payout.
Jog-a-Thon FAQs
How do you track per-lap pledges?
Record each supporter's per-lap amount and cap, confirm laps completed, then multiply. Online platforms do this automatically.
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