What is PitchFunder?
PitchFunder is Arizona State University’s official crowdfunding platform—designed to empower the ASU community to raise charitable funds for passion projects that make an impact. Through our platform, students, faculty and staff are provided with the training, tools, and technology necessary to raise funds.
Dedicated
account Managers to guide your team to success.
Access
to a proven platform for crafting your campaign and reaching out to your network.
Non-profit professionals
to handle all tax-related gift receipting.
Training
in the best techniques to tell your story and inviting others to get involved.
In 2016, 1,709 donors contributed $168,873 to help 548 fundraisers.
Success Stories
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33 Buckets
33 Buckets was one of the first PitchFunder projects at Arizona State University. The student group created a water filtration and purification system that is providing sustainable sources of clean water to communities in need. Through their efforts, they are working to solve the global water crisis, and have successfully created a system that now helps over 12,000 people.
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Sports Law and Business
Students from the Sports Law & Business Program created a scholarship fund to provide 2 tuition scholarships for deserving students to fully immerse themselves in the MSLB experience—without the financial burden. Through their dedication the Sports Law & Business students were able to exceed their overall goal – raising 2 tuition scholarships AND 2 book scholarships!
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Desert Aide
Led by Dr. Scott Warren, ASU students raised funds with the hope of traveling to the Arizona-Mexico border to explore the humanitarian crisis of the death and suffering of undocumented border-crossers. Through their campaign success, they were able to distribute life-saving humanitarian aid and close to 600 gallons of water for those in need.