We have a new partner! Clover is a payment system that thousands of small businesses use to check out customers. Small businesses that use Clover can now also easily give to their local school thanks to to Clover’s Round Up For Schools app, small business owners all over the country can adopt a nearby public school. Customers will then be invited to round-up their purchase to support DonorsChoose projects of the chosen public school.
Excited? So are we! If you are a teacher at a school that has been adopted by a small business through Clover, read below for some FAQs and resources to bring support to your school through Clover.
FAQs
Q1. My school was adopted by a local business. Is there anything I can do to help?
A1. Support the business that’s supporting you! Download, customize, and share this poster to encourage your community to shop at the local business and round-up their purchase for your school.
Q2. How does Round Up for Schools work?
A2. When customers complete a purchase at the local business that has adopted your school, they will see this screen, giving them the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar and donate the change to your school:
Q3. How does funding work?
A3. Each evening, donations collected throughout the day are applied to active DonorsChoose classroom projects at your school.
Q4. How will I know if I’ve received a donation through the Round Up for Schools app?
A4. A donation will appear in your donation history from your local business.
Q5. Can multiple businesses adopt my school?
A5. Yes!
Q6. I know a local business that wants to get involved. Where can they go for more information?
A6. Tell them to check out our Clover Help Center for merchants or send them our overview document for merchants.