A passive giving channel that plugs into what you already run.
No new campaigns. No new asks. Just points that become donations.
From wallets to your foundation — automatically.
Wishbone sits between your fans and alumni's existing bank accounts and your foundation. They never open a new account or carry a new card. The giving just happens.
Fans opt in through their bank
Alumni and fans connect Wishbone to their existing rewards balance inside their bank's own redemption interface — no new app or login.
Points convert to a cash donation
Wishbone converts their idle rewards into a cash donation directed to your athletic foundation, at the fan's direction.
Priority points credit to their account
Your existing priority point system receives the credit automatically. No manual reconciliation required.
Your questions, answered.
What does integration actually require?
Wishbone connects to your alumni CRM and athletic foundation platform via API. We handle the technical setup — your team reviews and approves the connection. Typical setup takes just 3 weeks and 3 APIs from signed agreement to live.
What does it cost?
There is no ongoing charge to the university. Wishbone earns on the points conversion, not from your foundation.
Do alumni need a new credit card?
Nope! Alumni can use whatever card they already have. Wishbone works within their existing bank's rewards redemption flow. Nothing new to sign up for, no new card to carry.
How does this fit with our existing priority point system?
Wishbone credits priority points directly into your existing structure. We don't create a parallel system — we feed into the one you already run. Just add donation source 'WISHBONE' and you're halfway through setup.
What data does Wishbone access?
Wishbone maintains essential information for matching cardholder and donation records, in addition to data we are required to maintain for legal and compliance purposes. Wishbone never stores bank account information.
The opportunity sitting in alumni wallets.
Total rewards balances across major card programs.
Moneywise
Card rewards that go unredeemd each year.
CFPB/Motley Fool
Additional fundraising staff required to run this channel
Compatible with existing pledge drives and annual campaigns
Ready to add a channel that runs itself?
We're onboarding a focused launch cohort of universities. Tell us about your foundation and we'll be in touch.
No commitment required. We'll follow up within 48 hours.
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