Pledges are commitments to give a specific dollar amount to one or more designated funds within a specified period of time, generally over a span of years. Only pledges of at least $1,000 to be paid in multiple installments will be booked for accounting purposes. Pledges totaling an amount less than $1,000 should generally be considered as annual gifts with an expectation of fulfillment within the same fiscal year the pledge is made. All pledges other than those made via the Annual Giving phone campaign or via our website are required to be in writing.