Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Elevate Fundraising LLC
Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Elevate Fundraising LLC (“Elevate Fundraising,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a school fundraising company headquartered in the United States. We partner with private, charter, and public schools to deliver two-week, incentive-based fundraising campaigns. Our website is located at https://elevate-fundraising.org.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our fundraising programs. This may include:

From Schools and Administrators:

School name, address, and contact information
Administrator names and email addresses
Campaign goals and program preferences

From Students and Parents:

Student first name and grade (for campaign tracking purposes)
Parent or guardian name, email address, and phone number
Donation page activity and fundraising progress

From Donors:

Name and email address
Payment information (processed securely through our third-party payment processor — we do not store card numbers)
City and ZIP code (used for campaign reporting only)
Optional: relationship to student

Automatically Collected:

Browser type, device type, and IP address
Pages visited and time spent on our platform
Login timestamps and activity logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, manage, and support fundraising campaigns
Process donations securely
Send campaign updates, reminders, and results to participating schools and families
Communicate with administrators, teachers, and parents about program progress
Send SMS messages to users who have opted in (see SMS Terms below)
Improve our platform, services, and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (payment processors, SMS providers, email platforms). These vendors are contractually required to protect your data.
Schools: We share relevant campaign data with the school administrators and teachers running your child’s fundraiser.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred with appropriate notice.

We never share student data with advertisers or unaffiliated third parties.

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & FERPA)

We take children’s privacy seriously. Our platform is used in school settings and may involve students under the age of 13.

We collect only the minimum student information necessary to operate the campaign (typically first name and grade).
We do not use student data for advertising or marketing purposes.
All student data handling is aligned with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Schools act as the authorizing party for student participation. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s data.

6. Data Security

We protect your information using industry-standard security practices, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
PCI-DSS compliant payment processing through our third-party payment partner
Secure, access-controlled data storage
Regular security reviews of our platform

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login credentials.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. After a campaign concludes, we retain records for a minimum of 3 years for accounting and reporting purposes. Schools may request deletion of student data at any time by contacting us directly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for SMS or email communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@elevate-fundraising.org

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Elevate Fundraising website, platform, or any related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
These Terms apply to all users, including school administrators, teachers, students (with parental/guardian consent), parents, donors, and any other visitors to our website.

2. Use of Our Platform

You agree to use our platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Use the platform in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Impersonate another person or entity
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our system
Interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the platform
Use the platform to harass, threaten, or harm others

3. Accounts and Access

School administrators and students may be issued accounts to access the Elevate Fundraising platform during a campaign. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at info@elevate-fundraising.org if you believe your account has been compromised.

4. Donations

All donations made through our platform are final and non-refundable unless an error occurred during processing. Donations are made directly in support of the participating school’s fundraising campaign. Elevate Fundraising LLC facilitates the campaign but the fundraising proceeds, minus applicable fees, are distributed to the school per the terms of the school’s agreement with us.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Elevate Fundraising website and platform — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Elevate Fundraising LLC and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and platform are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Elevate Fundraising LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, our website or platform. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Elevate Fundraising LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of your use of our platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cherokee County, Georgia.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

SMS / Text Message Terms & Conditions

Elevate Fundraising LLC

Last Updated: June 25, 2026

1. Program Description

Elevate Fundraising LLC sends text messages across two categories:
Transactional Messages — Sent to any donor who provides a phone number during the donation process. These messages are directly related to your donation and require no additional opt-in. They include:

Donation confirmations and receipts
Thank-you messages from the student or school
Final campaign results and impact updates

Campaign Update Messages — Sent only to individuals who have actively opted in. These messages include:

Live fundraising progress and milestone alerts
Daily challenge announcements and leaderboard updates
Prize and incentive notifications
Reminders and encouragement during the active campaign period

2. How to Opt In

There are two ways to opt in to Campaign Update Messages:
At Checkout: During the donation process, check the SMS consent box before completing your donation. The box will never be pre-checked. By checking it, you agree to receive campaign update texts for the duration of the active fundraising campaign.
Keyword Opt-In: Text the keyword ELEVATE to [your number/short code] at any time. This is the opt-in — no form required. You will receive a confirmation text and campaign updates will begin immediately.
Opting in confirms that you are the account holder or authorized user of the mobile number provided.

3. Message Frequency

Transactional Messages: Typically 1–2 messages per donation (confirmation and thank-you). You may receive one additional message at the close of the campaign with final results.
Campaign Update Messages (opted-in only): Up to 2–3 messages per day during an active two-week fundraising campaign. Outside of an active campaign, messages are limited to important program announcements only.

4. Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply. Charges are billed by your mobile carrier and are not controlled by Elevate Fundraising LLC. Contact your carrier for details regarding your messaging plan.

5. How to Opt Out

To stop Campaign Update Messages at any time, reply STOP to any message. You will receive one final confirmation and no further campaign update messages will be sent.
Transactional messages are sent as a direct result of your donation transaction and are not subject to marketing opt-out. If you have questions about a specific transactional message you received, contact us at info@elevate-fundraising.org.
To opt back in to campaign updates at any time, text START to the same number or re-enroll through our website.

6. Help

Reply HELP to any message or contact us at:

Email: info@elevate-fundraising.org
Website: https://elevate-fundraising.org/contact/

7. Supported Carriers

Available on most major U.S. carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others. Carrier availability may vary. Elevate Fundraising LLC is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

8. Privacy of SMS Data

Phone numbers are used solely to deliver the messages described above. Transactional message numbers are collected as part of the donation process. Opted-in numbers are never sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes. See our full Privacy Policy for complete details on how your data is handled.

9. Contact Information