Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Emmys Fundraising Bit Boosts Boys & Girls Clubs Donations
During the Emmy Awards, comedian Nate Bargatze set up a fundraising stunt for the Boys & Girls Clubs.
He promised money based on how quickly the winners gave their speeches.
If they talked too long, money would be deducted, and if they were quick, money would be added.
Ultimately, Bargatze, along with CBS, donated $350,000.
The charity has seen a boost in donations and interest since the show aired, despite some criticism of the fundraising method.
Nate Bargatze pledged $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Bargatze deducted or added money based on acceptance speech lengths.
The final donation totaled $350,000.
The Boys & Girls Clubs is seeing a surge in donations.
The fundraising bit was met with both applause and criticism.
- Who
- Nate Bargatze, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Emmy winners
- What
- A fundraising segment during the Emmy Awards telecast
- When
- During the 77th Emmy Awards
- Where
- CBS
- Why
- To raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Supporters
Critics
View of the Fundraising Method
Supporters
Saw the stunt as an altruistic joke.
Critics
Considered the method gimmicky and diminished the impact of charitable giving.
- Initial Pledge
- $100,000 from Nate Bargatze
- Final Donation
- $350,000 total
- Donation Sources
- Nate Bargatze and CBS
- Fundraising Strategy
- Deducted $1,000 for each second an acceptance speech exceeded time limit; added $1,000 per second under.
- Impact
- Donations have more than doubled and search interest at record high.
