Participating in Birdies for Better means your organization receives 100% of donations received—provided you're a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit (documentation required). And that’s not all: a $100,000 bonus pool will be allocated to the participating charities based on fundraising efforts.
Key dates to know:
- Charity registration opens October 8 , 2025
- Donor participation begins November 12, 2025
- Charity registration closes April 1, 2026
- Participating nonprofits record and submit all donations to the Truist Championship by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026
It’s a win-win for your cause and your community. Let’s make every birdie count!
How to Get Started
Step 1: Register Your Charity
Charity registration opens October 8, 2025 and closes April 1, 2026. Make sure your organization is ready to enroll!
Step 2: Gather Your Tools
Once your organization is approved for participation, our Birdies for Better toolkit will be sent your way. Be sure to customize the resources for your organization.
Step 3: Build Your Marketing Plan
Create a strategy to rally support and collect donations. The more creative and visible, the better!
Step 4: Launch Your Fundraising Campaign
Start spreading the word! On November 12th, your Birdies for Better page will go live to begin collecting donations. Include Birdies for Better in all your outreach materials, social media pages and websites.
Step 5: Solicit Donations Online or via Pledge Forms
To qualify for contest prizes, submit all online donations, offline donations and pledge forms by May 6, 2026.
Step 6: Receive Your Funds
Funds will be distributed via ACH following the Truist Championship 2026 — your hard work pays off!
Step 7: Celebrate Your Impact!
You did it! Take a moment to recognize your team and the difference you’ve made!