Schoolfundr provides a free, web‑based fundraising platform for K‑12 teachers, coaches, and parent volunteers to run activity‑based campaigns such as walk‑a‑thons and dance‑a‑thons. The service offers customizable participant pages, one‑click social and SMS sharing, real‑time tracking, and direct payment processing with only standard transaction fees, while a dedicated advisor assists users throughout the campaign.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
School teachers, coaches, and parents often need to raise money for classroom supplies, field trips, or team equipment, but traditional fundraising methods involve platform fees, complex setup, and time‑consuming administration, which reduces the amount of money that actually reaches the school community.
Solution
Schoolfundr offers a free, web‑based fundraising platform designed specifically for school communities. Users can quickly create personalized campaign pages, add participants with dedicated pages, and launch activity‑based fundraisers such as walk‑a‑thons or dance‑a‑thons without needing technical expertise. The platform provides one‑click social media and SMS sharing, automated email reminders, and leaderboards to boost donor engagement. Payments are processed through Stripe, with only standard processing fees deducted, while the platform itself charges no fees and relies on optional donor tips. A dedicated fundraising advisor assists users throughout the campaign, and all funds raised are transferred directly to the school via bank transfer or check after the fundraiser ends.
Target Audience
Primary customers are K‑12 teachers, sports coaches, and parent volunteers who need to fundraise for classroom projects, extracurricular activities, or school events.
Features
- Activity‑based “a‑thon” tools that replace paper trackers and spreadsheets for walk‑a‑thons, lift‑a‑thons, etc.
- One‑click social sharing and SMS messaging with preset templates to expand reach.
- Dedicated participant pages and customizable URLs, cover images, and story sections for personal donor connections.
- Real‑time goal tracking, dashboards, and leaderboards for teams and individuals.
- Seamless payment options including credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and offline cash/check entry.
- No platform fees, contracts, or subscription costs; revenue comes only from optional donor tips.
- Access to a personal fundraising specialist for campaign setup, messaging, and ongoing support.