The phrase "asking for pledges" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when requesting commitments or promises, often in the context of fundraising or support for a cause.
Example: "The organization is asking for pledges to support the new community project."
Alternatives: "requesting commitments" or "soliciting promises."
The National Trust for Jersey is asking for pledges of money as part of moves to purchase the old Pontins holiday camp.
The company is asking for pledges of $159 to get an early-bird unit (the price will go up to $199 once they sell out).
Mr Huckabee has been meeting with possible financial donors in major US financial centres, "asking for pledges of five-to-six-figure donations to his aligned organisations", reports the Washington Post.
They have asked for pledges of up to $3 billion in loans and aid, and they have received substantial promises from Kuwait, Qatar and others.
Unions in Britain, where Jaguar and Land Rover are assembled, asked for pledges that Tata would not make major cuts, and Tata has agreed.
Unions in Britain, where Jaguar and Land Rover are assembled, asked for pledges that Tata would not make major cuts, which Tata has agreed.
Crickets also chirped when I asked for pledges from Representative Kevin Brady of Texas, Senator Susan Collins of Maine and President Trump, all of whom also supported the tax bill, via their representatives.
Anyone with an idea for a film, album, art project, or product could make their pitch, say how much they needed to get started, and ask for pledges.
Crowd-funding website Kickstarter allows anyone with an idea for a film, album, art project, or product to make their pitch, say how much they need to get started, and ask for pledges.
"We are asking for that pledge and hope people take it seriously," he said.
They drafted the Xinjiang Initiative, asking for a pledge to raise awareness of these events in every public forum.
