Old Glory Bank is proud to provide Old Glory Alliance for Old Glory Bank customers to sponsor a campaign for a cause closest to their heart with the bank closest to their values.
When it comes to crowdfunding, we've seen too often that needed funds are "withheld" from the intended recipient simply because the fundraising site disagreed with the social or political stance of the parties involved.
Old Glory Alliance is our cancel-proof crowdfunding platform. Alliance is:
- FDIC-Insured*
- Cancel-Proof
- Private
Just like Old Glory Bank, Old Glory Alliance is dedicated to protecting your Privacy, Security, and Liberty. Old Glory Alliance takes your security one step further by creating a fundraising site that holds accounts at Old Glory Bank, which you know will never cancel a campaign for political reasons. From creative projects to startup businesses to charitable causes to personal support – there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
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How to start a campaign:
Old Glory Bank customers can start a new campaign in 3 easy steps:
- Register to create an account at Old Glory Alliance or log in if you already have one.
- Click "Start a Campaign" to enter the details of your fundraiser and submit them to our team for set-up and approval.
- Share your campaign with your allies. You are welcome to send details of your fundraiser to friends and family by email, text, or social media.
- Browse campaigns.
- Learn how to avoid scams.
- Read our Privacy Policy.
- See the Old Glory Alliance Terms and Conditions.
*Your campaign is FDIC-protected up to $250,000.00 per depositor, per account type.
If you are not yet an Old Glory Bank customer and would like to sponsor a campaign at Old Glory Alliance, please go to OUR WEBSITE to open your Old Glory Bank account. You can find some helpful information and videos about the account opening process HERE.
Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions about Old Glory Alliance:
General Questions:
What is a campaign?
An Old Glory Alliance campaign is a crowdfunding effort created on the Old Glory Alliance platform to address a specific need or cause.
What is a Sponsor?
An Old Glory Alliance campaign sponsor is the account holder at Old Glory Bank who starts the campaign. When you create an Old Glory Alliance campaign, you can share the link with individuals or organizations who can then donate to help you reach your goal.
What is an Ally?
An ally is a person who makes donations to a Campaign.
Why start a campaign with Old Glory Alliance?
Our Old Glory Alliance platform ensures that contributions to a specific campaign are FDIC-insured up to $250,000, providing a secure environment for your contributions. We guarantee that campaigns abiding by legal guidelines will not be canceled, supporting your right to fundraise. Additionally, we are committed to protecting your privacy and will not share your transaction history, even under pressure from outside agencies.
Can anyone sponsor an Old Glory Alliance campaign?
If a Sponsor is an individual, then Sponsor must have a Consumer Account at Old Glory Bank. If a Sponsor is a business (including a sole-proprietor, corporation, LLC, or tax-exempt organization), then Sponsor must have a Business Account at Old Glory Bank.
Can anyone donate to an Old Glory Alliance campaign?
Anyone can donate to a campaign, but sponsoring a campaign is exclusive to customers of Old Glory Bank in good standing.
Is Old Glory Alliance available outside of the United States?
Not at this time.
Starting a Campaign:
What information is required to start a campaign?
To start a campaign, you must be an account holder in good standing at Old Glory Bank. You must create an online Alliance username and password and must include the last 4 digits of your Old Glory Bank account number. Additional information needed includes:
- Name of Campaign Sponsor
- Campaign Description
- Campaign Goal (Monetary, End Date, etc.)
What criteria will Old Glory Bank use when processing a campaign request?
Please read Old Glory Alliance Terms of Service for complete details.
How long will the campaign request process take?
Please allow 1-2 business days for new campaigns requests to be processed.
Can I start the campaign on behalf of someone else?
Campaign sponsors can start a campaign on behalf of someone else, but the sponsor (individual or organization) must be an Old Glory Bank account holder.
How can I share my campaign on social media or with others?
You can share your unique campaign link with anyone!
How many campaign sponsors can a campaign have?
Campaigns may have one sponsor only. Sponsors can be individuals or organizations.
Is there an option to publicly post the names of those who contributed to my campaign?
Not at this time.
Where can I track my campaign’s progress?
You can track your campaign progress by logging into your Old Glory Alliance platform and navigating to MY CAMPAIGN(S).
Can I modify my campaign once created and posted?
To modify campaign details, you must log into your account and under MY CAMPAIGN, select the EXTEND button to take you to the edit page of that campaign. All campaign changes are subject to review before publishing.
Can I extend the campaign deadline once the campaign has begun?
Yes, you can extend your campaign deadline anytime. Go to MY CAMPAIGN(S) and select the EXTEND button to edit your campaign details. All campaign changes are subject to review before publishing.
Can I raise my campaign goal once the campaign has begun?
Yes, you can extend your campaign deadline anytime. Go to MY CAMPAIGN(S) and select the EXTEND button to edit your campaign details. All campaign changes are subject to review before publishing.
Can I designate different Old Glory Bank accounts for disbursements of my donations?
Yes, you can.
What image size can I upload?
Images should be a minimum of 1000x1000 pixels with a maximum of 2gb size file to successfully upload.
Can I upload more than one image to my campaign?
Not at this time.
Campaign Fees:
Will the Campaign Sponsor be assessed a fee to start a campaign?
We do not charge a fee to start a Campaign or maintain a Campaign Account. However, in lieu of any fees that may be set forth in the OGB Terms and Conditions for accounts at Old Glory Bank, Old Glory Alliance will charge certain fees against the Campaign Account for Donations and Disbursements.
Will the Campaign Sponsor be assessed any fees at all? Will Old Glory Bank retain any portion of campaign funds?
Yes, the Campaign Sponsor will be assessed 3.00% in fees for contributions made by credit card prior to the disbursement of campaign funds. In addition, per Old Glory Alliance Terms of Service, Old Glory Bank has full discretion to hold back from distributions a reasonable reserve of up to 10% of aggregate donations made by a credit card for a period of up to 120 days from the date of such donation by credit card.
Will the Ally be assessed a transaction fee?
If donations are made to your campaign via credit card, we charge a card convenience fee equal to 3.00%. If donations are made to your campaign via Old Glory Pay, there is no fee, so encourage your allies to open an account with Old Glory Bank and donate to your campaign via Old Glory Pay.
Why do you assess transaction fees?
Old Glory Bank assesses a transaction fee for donations to cover operating expenses, site maintenance, and technology costs. This fee ensures that we continue providing a secure, reliable, and efficient platform for all our Alliance users.
Withdrawing and Transferring Funds
How do I withdraw funds from my campaign?
A sponsor may request a Disbursement via the Alliance platform of some or all of the Campaign Balance, solely for the Beneficiary, for the purposes described in the Campaign, and in compliance with applicable law and the Old Glory Alliance Terms of Service.
To request a disbursement, complete the “Complete the Payout Request” form found under the MY CAMPAIGN(S) menu.
A Sponsor must accurately input the details and other information of such Disbursement. The Sponsor is fully liable for (i) providing incorrect remittance information for the Disbursement, and/or (ii) utilizing the Disbursements solely for the intended purpose of the Campaign, and Sponsor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Old Glory Bank for same.
A request by the Sponsor is further consent and agreement to the applicable credit card and disbursement fees as described in the Old Glory Alliance Terms of Service.
- Credit Card Fees. A convenience fee of 3.00% will be assessed to the sponsor for donations paid by credit card.
- Cashier’s Check. The Disbursement Fee for a cashier’s check (including first class US mail postage) is $29.00. If you request a cashier’s check be sent via overnight courier (e.g., FedEx), the Disbursement Fee is increased from $29.00 to $49.00 to offset the cost of courier and handling.
- Check. The Disbursement Fee for a check (including first-class US mail postage) is $5.00. If you request a check be sent via overnight courier (e.g., 6 | Page FedEx), the Disbursement Fee is increased from $5.00 to $25.00 to offset the cost of courier and handling.
- Wire. The Disbursement Fee for a domestic wire is $30.00. The Disbursement Fee for an international wire is $40.00.
- ACH. The Disbursement Fee for an ACH is $5.00. Please note that an ACH may take up to 2-3 business days.
- Old Glory Bank Transfer. There is no Disbursement Fee for a Disbursement to a Sponsor’s or Beneficiary’s Old Glory Bank Account. Thus, request that the Beneficiary (if Sponsor is not also the Beneficiary) open an account with Old Glory Bank to receive Disbursements with no Disbursement Fee. However, please note that any accrued but unpaid Card Convenience Fee (i.e., from Donations) will still be deducted from the Campaign Account in connection with such Disbursement.
How often can I withdraw from my campaign?
As often as the Campaign Sponsor requests.
How will Old Glory Bank know where to deposit funds?
Sponsors will be asked to provide details of disbursement beneficiary along with beneficiary receipt details (depending on disbursement method selected).
How long will it take to receive my campaign deposit(s)?
Funds are disbursed within 2-3 business days.
Old Glory Bank strives to process Disbursements promptly but our ability to do so is dependent upon the Sponsor providing the correct information and upon technical systems operating as intended. Old Glory Bank will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to provide an indicative timescale for Disbursement of donations where an immediate Disbursement is not possible. However, Old Glory Bank does not guarantee that Disbursements will always be available within any specific time but shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Disbursements as soon as reasonably possible. Except as restricted by applicable law, Old Glory Bank expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any delay in Disbursements or your inability to access and use Disbursements at any specified time, and any consequences arising from such delay or inability.
Can I change the beneficiary disbursement account information once the campaign has launched?
Yes. However, the campaign will need to be reviewed again by our internal teams. Sponsor requests will be verbally verified by an Alliance team member once the request is made.
Requests can be made to: alliance@oldglorybank.com
What if my campaign does not reach the fundraising goal? Can I still ask for funds to be disbursed to my account?
As an Old Glory Account holder, you may cash out in full or partially at any time during your campaign event. See “How do I withdraw funds from my campaign?”
Can I change the campaign owner once the campaign has launched?
No, if you wish to change a campaign owner, you must close the current campaign and begin a new campaign.
What happens if the campaign owner passes away?
If the campaign sponsor passes away, we can transfer the funds to another party or end the campaign.
To make changes to a campaign of a deceased sponsor, the executor of the estate will need to provide:
- A valid Government-issued photo ID
- A copy of the Death Certificate
- A copy of the deceased sponsor’s Last Will and Testament or other legal documents.
If the executor chooses to have the fundraiser transferred to them, the executor can manage the fundraiser and can decide to continue or end the campaign.
Contributing to a Campaign:
I was invited to donate to a campaign at Old Glory Alliance. How do I know I can trust the campaign’s organizer to be legitimate?
Donations made to any cause on the Alliance platform are made at the donor’s risk; we advise conducting thorough research and due diligence on the cause before donating.
Old Glory Bank and Old Glory Alliance does not endorse any campaign, user, or cause and we make no guarantee, express or implied, that any information provided through Old Glory Alliance is accurate.
Please see Old Glory Alliance Terms of Service for further information.
How do I contribute to a campaign?
You can contribute to a campaign by visiting www.oldgloryalliance.com, selecting the BROWSE CAMPAIGNS link at the top of the page, and choosing the cause you feel passionate about. Once you have chosen a cause, enter your donation amount and proceed through the checkout process.
Alternatively, you can create an Old Glory Alliance username and password to access your personal dashboard where you can view and track all your contributions, add a payment method for quick checkout, and even start your own campaign in the future.
Is there an option to set ally names as “Anonymous?”
Not at this time.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation amount?
Minimum donation is $1.00 USD
Maximum donation is $1,000,000.00 USD
Can I request a refund of my donation?
All Donations are final and will not be refunded (whether the donation is made by a payment card or Old Glory Pay), unless Old Glory Bank, in its sole and non-precedential discretion, agrees to issue a refund, which is not likely.
What do I need to know about taxes? Is my donation tax free?
Old Glory Alliance does not withhold funds for tax purposes or otherwise. Beneficiaries (including sponsors) who benefit from donations will be solely responsible for taxes based on applicable law.
Because no campaign account will incur interest, Old Glory Bank will not send a 1099-INT to a campaign sponsor. Because no campaign may be used for the sale of goods or services, Old Glory Bank will not prepare or file a form 1099-K in connection with such a campaign.