SMS Messaging Program Terms & Opt-In Policy

Program name

BCF Client Intake & Customer Care SMS (“the Program”), operated by the Business Cultivation Foundation (“BCF”), a nonprofit organization helping small and mid-sized nonprofits, community programs, and local governments build capacity and secure grant funding.

Program description

When you call BCF’s main phone line, you may request information by text message — most commonly a link to BCF’s client intake form at intake.bcfcenter.org, contact details for BCF staff, or appointment information. Messages are one-to-one and transactional: each message is sent only in direct response to your specific request during the call. BCF does not send marketing, promotional, or recurring messages through this Program.

How consent is collected (opt-in)

Consent is collected verbally during your phone call to BCF. You either explicitly ask to receive the information by text, or BCF’s phone assistant asks, for example: “I can text you a link to our intake form — is that okay?” A message is sent only if you clearly agree. Before sending, the assistant confirms your mobile number back to you. Calls are recorded, and the date, time, phone number, and consent exchange are retained as the record of opt-in.

Agreeing to receive a text is never a condition of receiving BCF’s services.

Message frequency

Message frequency varies with your requests; typically one message per request, and no messages at all unless you ask for one.

Fees

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan. BCF does not charge for messages.

Opting out

Reply STOP to any message to opt out immediately. You will receive one final confirmation of your opt-out and nothing further. You can opt back in at any time by verbally requesting texts on a future call.

Help

Reply HELP to any message, call (606) 315-4945, or email businesscultivationfoundation@gmail.com (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm ET).

Privacy

Your phone number is used solely to deliver the message you requested and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing. See BCF’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Effective July 28, 2026. Messaging operated on behalf of the Business Cultivation Foundation by its communications provider. This page documents the consent practices for toll-free number +1 (888) 786-9858.