1000 Pitches Pledge Program

What is the Pledge Program

As part of this year’s 1000 Pitches Competition, MPowered is providing an opportunity for student organizations to earn money by pledging pitches. Our goal is to encourage leaders of student organizations to use their “circle of influence” in rallying their membership to collectively participate in 1000 Pitches. Starting September 10^th, leaders of student organizations will effectively “pledge” a certain number of pitches they believe their organization is capable of contributing. By the end of the competition if the student organization has met or exceeded the number of pitches initially pledged, there will be a monetary reward.

Rules and Guidelines

The deadline for when all pledges must be confirmed is October 15th.  All pledges are due at the end of the competition on November 19^th.

Using 1000pitches.com

Pitches we be recorded on 1000pitches.com. Each participant is allowed to give up to three, 1-3 minute pitches.  Once a participant submits their pitch, they will be able to choose their organization, that way student organizations can check their pledge progress online.

Pledge Program Levels

Listed below are the various levels for which a student organization can pledge:

Platinum: 200 pitches pledged, $500 Reward

Gold: 100 pitches pledged, $250 Reward

Silver: 50 pitches pledged, $125 Reward

Bronze: Minimum of 25 pitches pledged, $50 Reward

Key Dates

Start of Pledge Program: September 10th

Last Day to Pledge Pitches: October 15th

Pledges Due: November 19th

Other Pledge Program Incentives

• $500 bonus to the student organization with the most pitches submitted overall

• $500 bonus to the student organization with the most finalists nominated overall

If your organization is interested in participating in the Pledge Program please visit 1000pitches.com starting September 10^th to make your pledge. If you have additional questions please contact 1000 Pitches Project Manager, Rachel Barch rbarch@umich.edu.