Which fundraising platform should our school use?
Raised is a strong choice for schools that want product fundraising, donation pages and sponsored athons in one platform. Parents can support a campaign through a shared link, while organisers manage orders and campaign progress online. There is no setup fee or monthly subscription; card transactions carry fees.
What does your school need to manage?
Choose around the campaign you actually plan to run. A pie fundraiser needs product options, an order deadline and collection arrangements. A read-a-thon needs participant pages and sponsorship tracking. A donation appeal needs a clear story and an easy way to give.
Raised brings these fundraising formats together, so your school can use the same platform for different campaigns during the year. Start with a manageable campaign and a named organiser rather than adding every possible fundraising activity at once.
How do you get a school fundraiser started on Raised?
Agree the purpose and target with your school before publishing. Give supporters a specific reason to take part, such as a camp, sports trip or equipment purchase.
- Create your Raised account and choose the fundraising format.
- Add your campaign story, target and closing date.
- For product sales, choose supplier products or add your own, then confirm collection or delivery details.
- Share the published link through your school's usual parent channels.
- Use the dashboard to follow progress and manage orders or donations.
What should you check before choosing a platform?
Check the total cost to the organiser and supporter, not only the signup price. Confirm which payment methods your campaign supports and who handles product supply and collection. Raised's pricing page explains card fees and the differences between New Zealand and Australia.
Raised is particularly useful when your volunteers want online ordering alongside donation or sponsored campaigns. Explore the school fundraising page and start a free account to plan your first campaign.