Phone browser GPS and step counting remain the primary tracking paths. Participants can optionally connect Fitbit, select a day, review the daily summary of steps, distance, and active minutes, and choose whether to import it. Donors pledge per unit, and Stripe securely saves their cards without charging them. After eligible activity is finalized, ScanRaise attempts each capped charge. Failures remain visible for follow-up.
Start an Athon - FreePer-lap or per-mile pledges for walk events.
Track distance or laps for running events.
Count laps in the pool, collect per-lap pledges.
Log pages or minutes read over a set period.
Pledge per problem solved in math challenges.
Per-song or per-hour pledges for dance events.
Track miles pedaled, collect per-mile pledges.
Count jumps or minutes for jump rope events.
Track elevation or routes for climbing events.
Pledge per word spelled correctly.
Per-mile pledges for kayak or canoe events.
Define your own unit and track anything.
Participants can optionally connect Fitbit, select a day, review the daily summary of steps, distance, and active minutes, and choose whether to import it.
Phone browser GPS and the phone step counter remain the primary paths. A timer or manual entry is available according to the campaign unit.
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1.24 miles recorded
Total: 3.54 miles
Donors choose flat donation or per-unit pledge. Both on the same page.
You pledged $2.00 per mile (max $50.00) to support Sarah M.
Stripe saved your card securely without charging it. After eligible miles are finalized, ScanRaise will attempt the charge, up to your authorized maximum.
Confirmation sent to grandma@email.com
Real-time dashboard with GPS maps, verification badges, charge status, and visible recovery steps for failed or authentication-required charges.
| Fundraiser | Miles | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah M. | 3.54 | gps | verified |
| Jake R. | 2.10 | gps | verified |
| Emma L. | 5.20 | gps | suspicious |
| Coach A. | 1.80 | admin | admin_logged |
Phone tracking and optional Fitbit daily-summary imports
Participants select a day, review Fitbit's summary of steps, distance, and active minutes, and choose whether to import it.
All activity tracking is opt-in. The campaign unit determines the participant method. An organizer can record a manual result for review when a sensor fails.
| ScanRaise | Typical fundraising platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 2.5% flat | Varies widely, from tip-based to 20%+ |
| Printable per-person QR cards | Yes | Rarely included |
| Per-person tracking | Yes | Varies |
| Events, merch, auctions, raffles | All included | Usually separate tools |
| App required | No | Some require an app |
Based on public information. Feature sets on other platforms change, please verify on their own sites.
Students walk laps around the school or neighborhood. GPS tracks their distance and route validation flags suspicious activity. Stripe securely saves sponsor cards without charging them. After eligible totals are finalized, ScanRaise attempts each capped charge and keeps failures visible for follow-up.
Volunteers or organizers review the completed laps and record each swimmer's total. Stripe securely saves sponsor cards without charging them. After eligible totals are finalized, ScanRaise attempts each capped per-lap charge and keeps failures visible for follow-up.
Students log pages or minutes read each day on their phone. Donors pledge per page or per minute. Teachers see a daily leaderboard, parents sign off the same way they would on a paper log.
A company sets up a distance or step campaign. Employees use phone browser GPS, the phone step counter, or choose to import a reviewed Fitbit daily summary. The company pledges $1 per eligible unit and securely saves a card with Stripe without a charge at pledge time. After eligible totals are finalized, ScanRaise attempts the capped charge and keeps failures visible for follow-up.
Students complete problems or spelling words. Donors pledge per problem solved. Students enter their count and teachers can review.
Participants dance or jump for a set time. The step counter or timer records the activity, and the organizer finalizes totals. Donors pledge per minute or per jump.
Trusted with school and donor data. ScanRaise is listed in the SDPC resource registry and provides parental-consent and student-data controls designed to support schools' COPPA and FERPA obligations, with Clever and ClassLink single sign-on for teachers. Compliance depends on each organization's configuration and use. Daily off-site encrypted backups and payments handled by Stripe. See how we protect your data or read about ScanRaise.
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