Platform Giveback Model

A Revolutionary Approach to Sports Technology Funding

RegattaStream returns value to every club that uses our platform. Through our innovative two-layer giveback structure, we're creating sustainable funding streams for rowing programs nationwide while maintaining fairness and transparency for all subscribers.

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Our Foundation

The Core Principle

"Olden Bears is the flagship, mission-anchored app for Cal Crew fundraising, while RegattaStream operates a universal 'give-back' model that returns value to every subscribing club."

This dual-layer structure balances mission leadership with platform fairness. Every club benefits from our giveback pool, while Olden Bears maintains its special relationship with Cal Crew through intentional commitment, not extraction.

The Architecture

Two-Layer Giveback Structure

1

Platform-Level Giveback

Universal • All Clubs

10% of gross platform revenue allocated to a Club Giveback Pool. Every subscribing club participates and chooses where their allocation goes—back to themselves, to a regatta, to youth rowing, or to support a collegiate program.

2

Mission-Level Giveback

Flagship • Olden Bears

Additional 5% flagship allocation for mission-aligned partners. Olden Bears directs 100% of standard allocation PLUS the flagship bonus exclusively to Friends of Cal Crew, creating a powerful fundraising engine for Cal rowing.

How Revenue Flows Through the System

RegattaStream Revenue
Subscriptions • Events • Features
Platform Giveback Pool
10% of Gross Revenue
Distributed to All Clubs
Based on subscription tier & engagement
Clubs Choose Beneficiary
100% club control
↓ Special Case: Olden Bears ↓
Friends of Cal Crew
Receives 15% total (10% standard + 5% flagship bonus)
Cal Men's & Women's Crew
Boats • Coaching • Competition • Development
Real Impact

Example: $1M Annual Revenue

$100K
Platform Giveback Pool
(10% of revenue)
$25K
To Friends of Cal Crew
(Olden Bears allocation + bonus)
$75K
To Other Rowing Programs
(Club-directed allocations)
100%
Club Choice
Every subscriber controls their giveback

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Universal Club Participation

Your Club Subscription
Earns Giveback Allocation
You Choose Where It Goes
Return to Club
Support Regatta
Youth Rowing
College Program

Every club participates. Every club chooses. No one funds another club without consent.

Why This Works

Benefits for Every Stakeholder

Platform Fairness

No club is taxed to fund another. Everyone participates in earned value redistribution with full control over their allocation.

Mission Alignment

Olden Bears maintains its special relationship with Cal Crew through intentional commitment and enhanced allocation.

Legal Protection

IRS-compliant charitable gift structure with no donor control provisions. Professionally documented and attorney-reviewed.

Scalability

Yale, Princeton, Washington, and other programs can replicate this exact model. Olden Bears serves as the proven template.

Transparency

Clear calculation methodology, public impact reporting, and live dashboards showing exactly where funds go.

Growth Engine

Alumni engagement drives platform adoption. Adoption drives revenue. Revenue funds programs. Success drives more growth.

"RegattaStream returns value to every club that uses it. Olden Bears chose to use that power to support Cal Crew."

That line is bulletproof because it's true and fair.

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Discover how RegattaStream's giveback model can support your rowing program while building a sustainable platform for the entire rowing community.

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