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Pick a Date to Donate

Pick a Date to Donate is the digital calendar fundraiser at its simplest: supporters choose a day on your calendar and give the amount that matches it — $1 for the 1st, $31 for the 31st. Fill all 31 days and you raise $496 per calendar. Create yours free, share one link, keep 100% of calendar donations.

This page is for personal and gift calendars: a birthday, a baby shower, a graduation, one person’s trip. Raising for a school, team, church, or club? See the pick-a-date calendar fundraiser for organizations.

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Pick a day

the amount matches the date ($1–$31)

$496

per fully claimed calendar

One link

share by text, email & social

Watch a calendar fill up

The live demo — supporters pick a date to donate in real time. Tap an open day to try it.

School PTA Fundraiser

October 2025
$13,225 raised of $24,000 goal55%

Thank you, Tommy's Dad!

You claimed Day 3 and Day 22

$25 donated

Pick a day, pay that date — Day 3 = $3

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How “pick a date to donate” works

  1. 1

    You create a calendar

    Add your cause, goal, logo and colors. Every day of the month gets a suggested donation equal to the date.

  2. 2

    You share one link

    Post it, text it, email it. Supporters don't need an account — they just open the calendar.

  3. 3

    Supporters pick a date to donate

    They tap an open day and pay the matching amount by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Cash App. Their name fills the square.

  4. 4

    The board fills up — you keep 100%

    Each date is claimed once. Funds deposit to your own Stripe or Square automatically and donors get an instant receipt.

Why online beats a printable “pick a date” template

You can find a free printable “pick a date to donate” calendar template, but then you're chasing cash, tracking squares by hand, and hoping people pay. An interactive online calendar collects the money for you, marks each claimed date instantly, sends receipts, and lets supporters give from their phone in seconds.

  • Collects donations online — no chasing cash
  • Auto-tracks who claimed each date
  • Sends receipts automatically
  • Share one link by text, email & QR code
  • Keep 100% — direct Stripe or Square payouts
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay & Cash App at checkout
  • Free to create, no card to start

One format, every occasion

The same pick-a-date mechanic powers an online calendar fundraiser for schools, sports teams, holidays, and celebrations — each a ready-made themed board with its own guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pick a Date to Donate calendar?

It's a calendar fundraiser where each day of the month has a suggested donation equal to the date — $1 for the 1st, $2 for the 2nd, up to $31 for the 31st. Supporters pick an open date, donate that amount online, and their name fills the square. A fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496.

Is Pick a Date to Donate free?

You can create a Pick a Date to Donate calendar for free and start collecting donations with no upfront cost — no credit card required to start. You keep 100% of every calendar donation; donors pay a small service fee at checkout, and funds deposit straight to your own Stripe or Square account.

How do supporters pick a date to donate?

You share one link. Supporters open your calendar, tap an open day, and pay the amount that matches the date by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Each date can be claimed once, so the board fills up as people give.

Can I get a Pick a Date to Donate template for free?

Yes. Instead of a static printable template you have to tally by hand, CalendarFundraiser gives you a free, interactive online calendar that collects the money for you, tracks who claimed each date, and sends receipts automatically. See our free calendar fundraiser template.

How much can a Pick a Date to Donate fundraiser raise?

A single fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496. With a team, it multiplies: 25 participants can raise up to $12,400 and 100 up to $49,600. Donor boosts and multiplied day pricing can push totals higher — a 5x calendar is worth up to $2,480 per participant. Try the calculator to estimate your total.

Start your Pick a Date to Donate calendar

Free to create · keep 100% of calendar donations · connect Stripe or Square to go live.

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