Support Columbus Institute at No Cost to Your Business
We have partnered with Share360 to allow local businesses to support our scholarship and mentorship programs simply by using their existing payment processing.
It costs you nothing extra, but it means the world to our students.
Click Here to Enroll
How It Works
Enroll Your Business
Click the link to visit Share360 and sign up. It takes just a few minutes to register your business for the program.
Process Normally
Continue processing credit and debit card payments exactly as you do today. There is no disruption to your operations.
We Receive Support
A portion of the processing fees—which you are already paying—is automatically donated to Columbus Institute.
Our Partner Impact
Why Join the Program?
Join a network of local businesses dedicated to empowering Latino students and families.
- Zero additional cost to your business
- Support scholarships & mentorship programs
- Receive a "Proud Supporter" door decal
- Monthly free advertising for your business
Supporting Columbus Institute through Share360 was effortless. We're proud to invest in our community's future without any extra cost to our bottom line. — Maria Rodriguez, Local Restaurant Owner
Common Questions
No, absolutely not. You continue paying your standard processing fees. A portion of those fees (which you're already paying) is redirected to support Columbus Institute scholarships.
Enrollment typically takes 5-10 minutes. You'll provide basic business information to Share360, and they'll handle the rest. Most businesses are fully enrolled within 24-48 hours.
No Changes to your day-to-day operations. There will be a behind-the-scenes change to your processor with no cost to you. The only difference beyond that is where a portion of the processing fees goes.
Columbus Institute provides college scholarships, mentorship programs, financial literacy resources, and educational support to Latino students and families in our community.
Yes, the program is completely voluntary. You can discontinue participation at any time by contacting Share360 directly.