Learn-a-thon Fundraising
Run a learn-a-thon or knowledge-a-thon with a donation page built for the event. Students collect pledges for what they learn, classes compete on the leaderboard, and there is no all-or-nothing target. No monthly fees, no minimum.
Reward Learning and Raise Money
A learn-a-thon gets students learning while their supporters back them online. Pick spelling, facts, a language, or anything on the curriculum. Raised gives you an event-ready page, optional class competition, and secure payments, set up in minutes. Students collect pledges through their own page, so there are no cash tins or paper forms to chase.
- Free to set up with no monthly fees
- Keep everything you raise, with no minimum target
- Live progress tracker with your fundraising goal
- A page and QR code for every student
- Sponsors choose a set amount or type their own
- Secure payments via Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
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How It Works
Create Your Campaign
Add your learn-a-thon details and set your fundraising goal. Takes about 2 minutes.
Add Students and Classes
Turn on Teams mode so classes or year groups can compete, each student with their own page and QR code.
Share and Collect
Students share their page via email, social media, or messaging apps. Sponsors pledge securely through Stripe.
Get Paid
Funds go directly to your connected Stripe account. No waiting for the event to finish.
Choosing What Students Learn
A learn-a-thon can cover almost any subject. Settle the details first so students, teachers and sponsors know what is being counted.
Pick a Subject for Each Class
Spelling lists, number facts, te reo Māori phrases, science facts or quiz questions all work. Let each teacher choose what fits their class, as long as it can be counted.
Agree How Learning Is Checked
Decide who checks progress, such as a weekly spelling test or a quiz at the end. A clear check keeps totals honest and gives students a finish line to aim for.
Explain the Pledge
Sponsors on Raised give a set amount. To back each word or fact, they can estimate the total and give that up front. Put the subject and the counting rule in your campaign description.
Share Class Totals
With Teams mode on, each class has its own total and a place on the leaderboard. Teachers can share the standings during the event to keep students learning.
A page that looks like the event
A quiz show. Studio lights, a starburst behind the podium, and a donate form that looks like the question card.
- Amounts are answer tiles in classic classroom quiz colours
- A starburst hero ringed with studio lights
- A total that fills like a score bar
- A countdown to quiz time
- Want your school colours instead? Pick another colour scheme and the whole page recolours to match.
Not ready to sign up yet?
Leave your details and we'll email you an overview of running a learn-a-thon on Raised. Reply with any questions and we'll help you plan it.
Turn It Into a Class Competition
Optional Teams mode is what makes a learn-a-thon take off. Enable it from your dashboard to add classes, individual student pages, and leaderboards.
Classes and Year Groups
Group students into classes or year groups, each with their own fundraising total.
Individual Student Pages
Every student gets their own page with a shareable link and a QR code they can print or post to collect pledges.
Live Leaderboards
Class and individual leaderboards drive friendly competition and keep everyone motivated to learn and raise more.
Built-In Features
Progress Tracker
A live progress bar shows sponsors how close you are to your goal, updating as pledges come in.
Flexible Donations
Sponsors choose from preset amounts ($15, $30, $50, $100, $250) or enter any custom amount from $0.50 to $10,000.
Secure Payments
All donations are processed through Stripe with bank-level encryption. Supports Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
No Cash to Handle
Students collect pledges online through their own page, so there are no cash tins, envelopes, or paper forms to chase.
Works on Any Device
Your campaign page looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops. Sponsors can give from anywhere.
Team Fundraising
Optional classes and individual student pages with leaderboards to turn your learn-a-thon into a competition.
Have questions before you start?
Leave your details and we'll email you an overview of running a learn-a-thon on Raised. Reply with any questions and we'll help you plan it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about running a learn-a-thon on Raised
What is a learn-a-thon?
A learn-a-thon, also called a knowledge-a-thon, is a sponsored learning event. Students collect pledges for what they learn over a set period, such as spelling words, facts, te reo Māori phrases, or quiz questions answered. It works for any subject and any age group.
How much does it cost to run a learn-a-thon?
There are no setup fees, monthly fees, or subscription costs. Card donations carry a 5% platform fee and Stripe processing fees. Card surcharges are not allowed in Australia, so by default these come out of the donation, and donors can choose to cover them. You can also choose to absorb fees yourself in your payment settings.
How do students collect pledges?
Each student gets their own page with a shareable link and QR code. Friends and family sponsor them with a set amount. To back each word or fact learned, a sponsor can estimate the total and give that up front. Every donation rolls up into your event goal and the leaderboards.
Can classes compete against each other?
Yes. Turn on the optional Teams mode from your dashboard to group students into classes or year groups, give each student their own page, and show team and individual leaderboards.
Do I need to reach my goal to keep the funds?
No. You keep every donation regardless of whether you hit your target. There is no all-or-nothing requirement.
How quickly do I get the money?
Funds are paid out through Stripe, typically within a few business days depending on your country and bank.
Running a different event? See athon fundraising, read-a-thons, and maths-a-thons.
Ready to Run Your Learn-a-thon?
Create a free learn-a-thon campaign and start collecting pledges in minutes.