STATESVILLE, N.C. – Oct. 6, 2025 — Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS) has named Schoolfundr as its preferred online fundraising partner. The partnership gives the district’s 38 schools and more than 20,000 students access to a modern, transparent fundraising platform that helps programs raise more while keeping funds in schools.
Schoolfundr is a fee-free online fundraising solution designed to help schools and student groups maximize their efforts without losing money to platform fees. Schoolfundr is a solution of Hometown, and part of a broader suite of digital tools that also includes solutions for digital ticketing and activity websites, all built to simplify operations and strengthen school-community connections.
"Schoolfundr has proven to be the right solution for Iredell-Statesville Schools. It empowers our programs to raise the funds they need while giving the district the oversight we expect," said Bryan Paslay, Director of Athletics at ISS. "It’s a win-win for our programs and our students."
Through Schoolfundr, teams and groups can launch mobile-friendly fundraising pages in minutes. The platform offers real-time progress tracking, transparent reporting, and secure payment processing at no cost to schools. Donors are invited to leave an optional tip to support the fee-free model, allowing ISS students and schools to keep 100% of the funds raised after standard credit card processing fees.
In addition to the core platform, ISS will also benefit from Schoolfundr+, an expanded suite of tools designed for district leaders. With Schoolfundr+, administrators can oversee all campaigns from one dashboard, set approval workflows to ensure compliance, and access advanced financial reporting to maximize transparency and accountability.
“This partnership is about more than fundraising. It’s about giving districts the tools they need to support students well into the future," said Dennis Levene, CEO of Hometown. "We’re proud to support Iredell-Statesville and look forward to helping more North Carolina schools achieve the same results."
By adopting Schoolfundr, Iredell-Statesville joins a growing number of districts across the state and nation that are modernizing fundraising with more efficient, transparent, and student-centered solutions.
To learn more about Hometown’s suite of school-first solutions, and to book a demo, visit www.hometown.com
