Organizations are not required to meet every criterion at enrollment — there is a 90-day grace period to remediate any gaps before verification. The review process is collaborative, and alternative configurations are acceptable as long as the objective is met. If you're unsure whether your setup qualifies, contact us — a team member will respond within one business day.
Full requirements, how each item is verified during your session, and how to prepare — all in one document.
Download Session Guide (PDF)Secure Funder™ is an independent certification program for the alternative finance industry. Certification is based on verifiable safeguards applied consistently across all participants. Equivalent controls may be accepted when they meet the intent of a requirement and can be independently verified.
Enrollment is voluntary. The program is designed for funders of all sizes and focuses on protecting submissions and the documents associated with them. The Secure Funder™ Directory opens April 1, 2026. Organizations that enroll prior to this date are recognized as Charter Members.
Safeguards are not required to be in place at enrollment, but must be fully implemented prior to verification. Verification must be completed within 90 days of enrollment. Listings will be removed if verification is not scheduled within this period, though extensions may be granted. Verification is conducted via live screen share; all information reviewed is treated as confidential.
The annual program fee is $2,499 USD. No payment is due until verification is scheduled. Monthly installments are available.
Participants agree to notify Secure Funder™ of material changes that may affect certification status. Certification may be revoked if required safeguards are no longer maintained or if information provided during verification is found to be inaccurate. Digital certification badges are issued upon verification and remain valid for the duration of active membership.
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