Elev8 transforms everyday financial activity into structured, scalable participation through secure card-linking and automated contribution models.
Built for simplicity and scale, the platform enables organizations to activate sustainable financial ecosystems without relying on traditional campaign cycles.
Elev8 leverages secure financial infrastructure to convert routine transactions into measurable participation. Designed for mission-driven organizations, our technology aligns integrity, scalability, and simplicity at every layer.
Scott Holtkamp
CEO & Co-Founder of Elev8
Supporters link their cards to the Elev8 platform in just three simple steps.
Purchases are rounded up to the nearest dollar, with the spare change going directly to your organization.
Each time a linked card is used at a participating sponsor, a contribution is made to the organization.
Giving happens automatically. No ongoing decisions or actions required.
Supporters can watch their impact grow, while organizations gain access to detailed analytics.
Elev8 is a modern financial technology platform that enables organizations to embed participation into everyday transactions. Through secure card-linking, automated round-up contributions, recurring contribution models, and real-time visibility tools, Elev8 simplifies the financial layer behind mission-driven operations.
Designed for scalability and ease of use, Elev8 integrates seamlessly into existing ecosystems—creating consistent, transaction-based support without reliance on traditional campaign cycles.
Elev8 operates through secure card-linking technology. Participants connect a credit or debit card to the platform, enabling automated transaction-based contributions. When an eligible purchase is made, the transaction can be rounded to the nearest dollar, with the incremental difference allocated as a micro-contribution to the designated organization.
Participants may also establish automated recurring contributions or engage through live transaction-enabled experiences. Elev8 tracks all activity in real time and provides detailed reporting dashboards, giving organizations clear visibility into financial trends, participation patterns, and overall performance.
Elev8 operates on a transparent revenue-share structure. A transaction fee (typically 4%) is applied to each processed contribution to cover payment processing, secure card-linking infrastructure, compliance, and platform operations.
The fee reflects either the established platform percentage or the standard card processing rate, whichever is higher.
Enrollment in the Elev8 program is simple. Visit this page and share some basic information about your organization. Once your account is created, you can link your credit or debit cards, customize your campaigns, and start raising funds.
The enrollment process is quick and can be completed in just a few minutes. Once you’ve signed up, your account will be activated immediately, and you can start linking your cards and setting up your campaigns right away.
No, your credit card points and rewards are not affected by participating in the Elev8 program. The platform operates separately from your credit card’s loyalty program, so you can continue to earn points or cashback as usual.
No. Elev8 does not require access to your banking credentials. Participation is enabled through secure credit or debit card linking only. Your banking login information is never requested or stored.
All transactions are processed through encrypted, industry-standard payment infrastructure to ensure data security and privacy.
Elev8 collects minimal information from your purchases to process donations. For round-up donations, only the dollar amounts of your transactions are collected to calculate the round-up amount. For cashback rewards, we collect the date and amount of qualifying purchases. No detailed transaction information is stored, and your data is protected with industry-standard security measures.
Yes, Elev8 is highly secure. We use a PCI-compliant vault to tokenize and encrypt your credit card details, ensuring that your information is anonymized and non-identifiable. Your card information is never stored on our servers, and we comply with all relevant security standards to protect your data.
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