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title: Pledging
slug: pledging
createdAt: 2026-09-22T18:21:28.270Z
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Pledging helps you track and manage committed donations over time. Whether a donor plans to give in installments or fulfill their gift later, Pledging gives you a clear view of what's been promised, what's been received, and what remains outstanding.

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## With Pledging, you can:

- Record donor pledge commitments 
- Track payments toward a pledge over time 
- Monitor remaining balances 
- View pledge progress for individual donors 
- Better understand expected future fundraising revenue 

Pledging is available as part of **Fundraising+** and helps you stay organized while building stronger relationships with your donors.

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## How Pledging Works

When a donor commits to making a future gift, you can create a pledge record in Ludus and track payments as they are received.

Each pledge includes:

- The donor who made the commitment 
- The total pledged amount 
- The date the pledge was made 
- Payments received toward the pledge 
- The remaining balance owed 

As payments are recorded, Ludus automatically updates the pledge's progress so you can quickly see how much has been fulfilled and how much remains.

## Why Use Pledging?

Pledging gives your organization a more complete picture of fundraising activity by tracking both donations received and commitments that are still in progress.

This can help you:

- Forecast future fundraising revenue 
- Monitor outstanding donor commitments 
- Follow up on unpaid pledges 
- Measure progress toward fundraising goals 
- Keep donor records organized in one place 

By tracking pledges alongside donations, you can better understand your fundraising pipeline and recognize the full impact of your supporters' commitments.