Delco Gives 2027 

Terms & Conditions

Agreement Period: From execution through December 31, 2027

By completing the online registration form at DelcoGives.org, your organization accepts these Terms and Conditions and represents that the person completing registration is authorized to act on behalf of the organization.


Eligibility Requirements
Your organization must be one of the following.

  • A 501(c)(3) Public Charity, including Section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), 509(a)(3) Type I & Type II
  • Operating under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
  • A church or religious institution that provides broad community services (e.g., food pantry, community garden)
  • A War Veterans' Organization under 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) with 90% war veteran membership

The Foundation for Delaware County (the “Foundation”) reserves the right to request documentation reasonably necessary to verify eligibility.


Registration and Verification
Your organization must complete all required registration fields and provide any documents identified as required during the registration process.

  • The registration fee is non-refundable.
  • All information submitted during registration must be true, accurate, and complete.
  • Certain registration information may not be changed after the registration deadline except with Foundation approval.
  • The Foundation may determine an organization ineligible if information provided during registration is materially false or misleading.
  • Your organization will notify the Foundation within 30 days if it ceases or substantially reduces operations or if the IRS proposes to revoke its tax-exempt status.


Compliance

  • Your organization is in good standing with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the IRS
  • Your organization is not in violation of any applicable state or federal law, ordinance, or regulation
  • Your organization provides services to residents of Delaware County


Donation Requirements
As a condition of participation, your organization agrees that no goods, services, or other donor benefits will be provided in exchange for gifts made through DelcoGives.org.

Your organization may not solicit or use donations through DelcoGives.org for:

  • Political campaigns: Supporting or opposing a candidate for elective public office.
  • Event or raffle tickets: Purchasing event admission, raffle tickets, or other entries in games of chance.
  • Memberships or donor benefits: Paying for memberships, dinners, or other activities that provide goods, services, or benefits to the donor.
  • Personal expenses: Paying personal expenses, including tuition, for a director, officer, employee, or any of their relatives.

These are Delco Gives participation requirements informed by IRS guidance linked below. Some requirements are more restrictive than federal tax law.

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Prizes and All In Bonus Fund

  • Rules and Eligibility
    • Offline gifts count toward the All In Bonus Fund but are not eligible for prizes
    • Prizes and the All In Bonus Fund are subject to audit and will be finalized within six weeks following Delco Gives
    • In the event of ties, prizes will be split evenly
    • Organizations can win only one competitive or random prize but remain eligible for event prizes or special prizes as announced by the Foundation (e.g. cash grab and Power Home Remodeling’s flag football prizes)
  • Unique Donor Definition
    • A "Unique Donor" is one gift of $10 or more to one organization from one donor. For online donations, a unique donor is identified by a unique email address.
  • Verification and Audit
    • Offline gifts uploaded through your administrative dashboard are subject to verification by the Foundation
    • If your organization cannot provide proof of an offline gift (scanned check, donor email, etc.), you will be required to remove it from your profile
    • Prizes may be revoked or withheld if donations or matches cannot be validated or do not qualify as Unique Donations, including falsifying donor email addresses or matches


Mightycause Platform and Payment Processing
The Foundation uses Mightycause to provide online fundraising and payment-processing services on delcogives.org. By accessing or using the platform, participating organizations also agree to applicable Mightycause terms and policies. In the event of a conflict involving operation of the Mightycause platform or processing of transactions, the applicable Mightycause terms will govern those platform services.

Participating organizations must provide the account and payment information required by Mightycause to receive distributions. Payment timing, available disbursement methods, transaction fees, check fees, refunds, reversals, chargebacks, gross-error transactions, and other platform-specific processing matters will be governed by the then-current applicable Mightycause terms and policies available at delcogives.org


Participating Nonprofit User Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of login credentials associated with your account.
  • You are responsible for activity conducted through your organization’s authorized account.
  • If you become aware of unauthorized use or a security breach involving the Mightycause platform, use the security or support contact method identified in the applicable Mightycause terms or platform.


The Foundation for Delaware County Responsibilities and Limitations

  • The Foundation does not guarantee the amount of money contributed to any participating organization.
  • Donors choose the organizations they support; the Foundation does not control donor selections.
  • Prize eligibility and results are subject to the applicable 2027 Delco Gives Prize Rules and any required verification.
  • Delco Gives relies on third parties to administer and facilitate portions of the online giving platform. To the extent permitted by law, the Foundation disclaims warranties relating to third-party platform functionality and is not responsible for third-party service interruptions, lost data, donation-accounting errors, or software malfunctions.


Code of Conduct:
Participating organizations must maintain an atmosphere free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, coercion, and disruptive conduct in interactions with Foundation staff, representatives, and others associated with Delco Gives. The Foundation may suspend or revoke participation where an organization violates this standard, subject to applicable law and Foundation policy.


Participation Standards:
The Foundation has the right to deny or revoke participation of any organization whose mission or operations the Foundation deems to be inconsistent with the Foundation's values and/or may reflect negatively on Delco Gives and/or the Foundation.


Donor Information Privacy:
The Foundation will not solicit donors or share or sell donor information to any other organization or entity, but does reserve the right to communicate with donors for the purpose of user surveys, newsletters, and general education about philanthropy.


Marketing, Media, and Public Relations:
Promotion Requirements:

  • Publicize your participation in Delco Gives in appropriate outlets, such as your organization's website, newsletters, and email communications
  • Use the official 2027 Delco Gives logos and trademarks when promoting your participation
  • The Foundation grants you a revocable, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use its logos and trademarks solely for such purposes

Social Media Guidelines:

  • If your organization engages in social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), usage will be reasonable and appropriate to support Delco Gives
  • Use the hashtag #DelcoGives and reference DelcoGives.org in your posts

Media Coordination:

  • The Foundation will be the primary contact for all major media outlets, including TV, radio, print, and online
  • The Foundation will coordinate all campaign coverage, promotion, and interviews

Image and Content Usage:

  • The Foundation has the right to use images uploaded to profiles and photos posted on social media with the hashtag #DelcoGives for Delco Gives marketing purposes
  • Organizations that provide images will be credited

Featured Organization Selection:

  • The Foundation selects organizations to be featured in media and marketing campaigns based on several factors, including organization size (annual budget), service location, cause, story, media preference, and availability


Suspension and Termination:
The Foundation may suspend or terminate an organization’s participation for failure to satisfy eligibility requirements, material violation of these Terms and Conditions or incorporated program rules, materially false or misleading registration information, or prohibited conduct. Where practicable and appropriate, the Foundation may provide notice of the reason for the action.


Modification of Terms:
The Foundation may amend these Terms and Conditions or incorporated program rules when reasonably necessary to administer Delco Gives. The Foundation will provide reasonable notice of material changes when practicable. Any waiver applies only to the specific circumstance for which it is granted.


Dispute Resolution and Governing Law:
The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve claims relating to these Terms and Conditions, services provided by the Foundation, or the parties’ relationship through mediation before initiating formal legal proceedings, except where immediate legal relief is necessary or mediation is not required by applicable law.

These Terms and Conditions will be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

No Endorsement:
Approval of an organization’s participation in Delco Gives does not constitute an endorsement of the organization or its mission by the Foundation or any Delco Gives partner.

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