Pick a date. Donate that amount. Clear the calendar.
A pick a date to donate fundraiser turns the 31 days of a calendar into simple sponsorship amounts. Supporters choose an available day, donate the number on that day, and help a participant work toward a fully cleared $496 calendar.
How does pick a date to donate work?
The donation amount matches the selected date: day 1 is $1, day 10 is $10, day 25 is $25, and day 31 is $31. The sum of days 1–31 is $496. Clear the Calendar™ puts the familiar pick-a-date fundraiser online so supporters can see open days and sponsor them digitally instead of relying on a paper calendar or manually tracking payments.
Choose an open date
Supporters select an available day on a participant's calendar.
Sponsor that amount
The date provides the simple ask: day 18 means an $18 sponsored amount.
Clear all 31 days
A fully sponsored calendar represents $496 for the organization.
Why teams use a digital pick a date fundraiser
The format gives every participant a concrete finish line instead of a vague request to “raise money.” With Clear the Calendar, each participant can have a personal calendar to share while organizers can see participation and progress, follow up with people who have not started, and encourage strong fundraisers to keep going.
A group with multiple participant calendars can build meaningful fundraising potential without selling products or managing inventory. Use our estimator to model a realistic opportunity based on your participant count.
Calculate My Fundraising OpportunityPick a date fundraiser vs. a printable calendar
A printable pick-a-date calendar can explain the concept, but organizers still have to coordinate sharing, collect money, and track progress manually. A digital calendar fundraiser keeps the fundraising experience online and gives the organizer visibility into how the group is progressing.
For the complete format, organizer tools, FAQs, and campaign strategy, read our complete pick a date fundraiser guide. You can also compare the broader calendar fundraiser format or estimate what your organization could raise.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pick a date to donate fundraiser?
A pick a date to donate fundraiser is a calendar fundraiser where supporters choose an available numbered day and sponsor the matching dollar amount. Day 5 is $5, day 20 is $20, and day 31 is $31.
How much does a full pick a date calendar raise?
Days 1 through 31 total $496. If every date is sponsored, one participant clears a $496 calendar.
Is pick a date to donate the same as a calendar fundraiser?
Yes. Pick a date to donate, pick a day fundraiser, and calendar fundraiser are common names for the same basic fundraising format.
Can teams run a pick a date fundraiser online?
Yes. Clear the Calendar gives participants personal digital calendars to share while organizers can track participation and progress online.
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