Step 1: Register Your Charity
Registration is now open and eligible nonprofits in South Florida can apply by completing the application below. Once approved, organizations will receive an approval confirmation when the campaign goes live on November 11, 2026.
Step 2: Gather Your Tools
Once your organization is approved to participate, you’ll receive our Birdies for Charity toolkit with marketing materials.
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 11th, your Birdies for Charity page will go live to begin collecting donations. Include Birdies for Charity 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 5:00pm EST on February 24, 2027.
Step 6: Receive Your Funds
Funds will be distributed via ACH following the 2027 Cognizant Classic. Organizations will need to verify banking information with the PGA Tour for ACH direct deposit.
Step 7: Celebrate Your Impact!
You did it! Take a moment to recognize your team and the difference you’ve made!