Pick-A-Date Calendar Fundraiser
The easiest way to run a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser online. Supporters claim calendar dates by donating $1 through $31. Each fully claimed calendar raises $496 per participant — with zero platform fees on donations.
$496
per fully claimed calendar
31 dates
$1 through $31
3 minutes
to launch your campaign
A pick-a-date calendar fundraiser is one of the highest-yielding fundraising formats for groups whose supporters can each give small one-time donations. There are no products to sell, no inventory to manage, and no door-to-door pressure — every dollar flows directly to the cause through PayPal.
Why teams choose CalendarFundraiser for pick-a-date campaigns
How a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser works on CalendarFundraiser
- 1
Create your campaign
Add your organization name, logo, colors, and set a 2–4 week fundraising window. Choose a goal.
- 2
Add participants
Import a CSV or invite participants manually. Each gets their own page with a shareable link and QR code.
- 3
Share the calendar
Participants text, email, and post their link. Donors pick a date, pay with PayPal or card, and get an instant receipt.
- 4
Track and celebrate
Watch the dashboard fill in real time. Recognize top earners. Funds deposit directly to your PayPal account.
Who runs pick-a-date calendar fundraisers?
Pick-a-date calendar fundraisers work for any group whose supporters can give small one-time donations between $1 and $31:
Frequently asked questions
How does a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser work?
Supporters visit a participant's calendar, choose any open date, and donate the dollar amount that matches that date (the 1st = $1, the 15th = $15, the 31st = $31). When every date on a 31-day calendar is claimed, the participant raises $496.
How much can a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser raise?
A fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496 per participant. A team of 25 participants raises up to $12,400. A school with 100 participating families raises up to $49,600.
What does CalendarFundraiser cost?
A flat monthly subscription with zero platform fees on donations. You keep 100% of donations minus PayPal's standard processing (~3.5% + $0.49 per transaction). Funds deposit directly to your PayPal account.
How long does it take to launch a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser?
About three minutes. Add your organization name, upload a logo, pick a color theme, set a start and end date, then share the participant links.
Ready to launch your pick-a-date calendar fundraiser?
Zero platform fees. Direct PayPal payouts. Set up in three minutes.