Tualatin, OR – Hour-A-Thon, the official fundraising partner of major collegiate athletic conferences, is transforming how college athletic departments fund their programs. By condensing traditional multi-week fundraising campaigns into a single high-intensity hour, the platform is helping teams across the country raise unprecedented amounts while keeping players and coaches focused on what matters most: the game.
Proven Results Across the Nation
Recent fundraising campaigns demonstrate Hour-A-Thon’s exceptional impact on college athletic programs:
Lander University Athletics mobilized 610 student-athletes across all sports to raise $197,198.72 in one hour—an impressive average of $323.28 per athlete—making it the highest-grossing athletic department in the 2025 campaign.
North Greenville Athletics achieved an extraordinary $456.48 per athlete average, with 401 student-athletes raising $183,050.23 collectively—demonstrating the platform’s ability to drive exceptional per-athlete performance.
Milligan University Athletics engaged 488 student-athletes to raise $168,949.50, averaging $346.21 per athlete and showcasing strong cross-program participation.
University of Mount Olive Athletics generated $163,140.05 from 471 student-athletes, with an average of $346.37 per athlete, reflecting consistent high-level results across their athletic programs.
Collectively, 154 college athletic departments have raised over $5.2 million through Hour-A-Thon, with more than 15,000 student-athletes participating and an overall average of $349.52 per athlete.
The Hour-A-Thon Difference
Hour-A-Thon’s success stems from its unique combination of frictionless technology and competitive framework. The platform features QuickText messaging, live leaderboards, and seamless SMS-to-call workflows that allow athletes to reach supporters with personalized messages while tracking progress in real time.
“By shifting donor outreach into a 60-minute sprint, coaches and players stay locked in on training and game day, not paperwork,” explains the company. The platform transforms fundraising into what teams call a “one-hour championship”—leveraging athletes’ competitive nature to drive results.
Built for High-Performance Athletics
Designed specifically for college athletics, Hour-A-Thon has become the official fundraising partner of multiple collegiate conferences, including Conference Carolinas, the Sooner Athletic Conference, and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, among others.
The platform delivers funds to teams within two days and requires minimal administrative overhead, allowing coaching staff and athletic directors to remain focused on player development and competition.
Key Features:
- One-hour fundraising events that maximize efficiency and minimize disruption
- QuickText platform for personalized donor outreach
- Real-time leaderboards that fuel competitive drive across all sports
- Rapid fund disbursement within two days
- Proven scalability with 154 schools and over 15,000 student-athletes participating
- Whole-department engagement that unites all sports programs in a single fundraising effort
Athletic departments interested in learning more about Hour-A-Thon’s fundraising potential for their programs can visit www.hour-a-thon.com or contact the company directly to schedule their fundraising event.
About Hour-A-Thon
Hour-A-Thon is a competitive fundraising platform built by competitors, for competitors. The company specializes in high-impact, time-compressed fundraising solutions for college athletic programs across the United States. Through innovative technology and a proven framework, Hour-A-Thon helps athletic departments generate outsized returns in record time while maintaining focus on athletic performance.
Media Contact
Company Name: Hour-A-Thon
Contact Person: Michael Braunstein
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Phone: (800) 484-0423
Address:10830 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road Suite 100
City: Tualatin
State: OR 97062
Country: United States
Website: https://www.hour-a-thon.com
