Participating in Birdies for Charity 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 $40,000 bonus pool will be allocated to the participating charities based on fundraising efforts.
Key dates to know:
- Charity registration opens February 17, 2026
- Donor participation begins February 25, 2026
- Charity registration closes April 10, 2026
- Participating nonprofits record and submit all donations to the Cadillac Championship by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 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 February 17, 2026, and closes April 10, 2026. Make sure your organization is ready to enroll!
Step 2: Gather Your Tools
Once your organization is approved for participation, our Birdies for Charity 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 February 25, your Birdies for Charity 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 Manual Donation Forms
To qualify for contest prizes, nonprofits must submit all online donations and offline donations by 6:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026.
Step 6: Receive Your Funds
Funds will be distributed via ACH following the Cadillac 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!