Go Raise It vs Raised
Go Raise It and Raised are both NZ platforms for school and club fundraising. They take different approaches to product fundraising, payments, and how much control you get.
Pricing & Fees
Both platforms have no upfront costs. The fee structures and returns work differently.
Raised
- ✓Free to use with no setup fees
- ✓No monthly subscription fees
- ✓5% platform fee charged to supporters, not you
- ✓Cash and bank transfer payments have no processing fees
Go Raise It
- ✓No upfront costs (fees deducted from funds raised)
- ✓Event/athon fundraisers return approximately 90% (if GST claimable)
- ✗Product fundraisers return up to 30% profit margin
- ✗Cashless only. All transactions processed online.
Features
Both platforms support product fundraising for NZ schools and clubs. Raised gives you more control over your product catalogue and payment options.
Raised
- ✓Product fundraising and crowdfunding
Set up your own product catalogue, run a crowdfunding campaign, or start a personal fundraiser. You control the margins.
- ✓Order management
Track every order, manage delivery schedules, and handle fulfilment in one place
- ✓Wholesaler marketplace
Browse and connect with wholesalers who supply fundraising products directly through the platform
- ✓Cash, Tap to Pay, bank transfer, and online payments
Stripe, cash, bank transfer, and mobile Tap to Pay. Cash and bank transfers have zero fees.
- ✓CRM, email campaigns, and analytics
Built-in CRM with customer tagging, bulk email campaigns, and real-time analytics dashboard
Go Raise It
- ✓Product fundraising from set catalogue
Cookie dough, croissants, pies, first aid kits, sunscreen, and seasonal items. Products are pre-selected by Go Raise It.
- ✓Event and athon fundraisers
Fun runs, colour runs, read-athons, and other participant-based events with individual fundraiser pages
- ✓Dedicated campaign manager
Each fundraiser gets a dedicated campaign manager to guide them through the process
- ✗No cash payment options
Cashless platform. All transactions processed online only.
- ✗No wholesaler marketplace
Products are sourced through Go Raise It. You cannot bring your own wholesaler or set your own margins.
Why Choose Raised?
Go Raise It limits you to its own product range and online-only payments. Raised lets you choose your products, take cash and Tap to Pay as well as cards, and keep more of the money.
Accept Cash and Tap to Pay
Go Raise It is cashless only. Raised lets supporters pay with cash (zero fees), Tap to Pay, or online. More payment options means more sales.
Choose Your Own Products
On Raised, you pick products from any wholesaler and set your own margins. Go Raise It limits you to their pre-selected product range.
Wholesaler Marketplace
Browse and connect with wholesalers directly through Raised. Compare products and margins before you commit.
Full Campaign Control
Set up and run your fundraiser on your own terms. Real-time analytics, CRM, and order management all in one place.
Questions about choosing Raised
Why choose Raised as an alternative to Go Raise It?
Choose Raised when your school, club or community group wants product fundraising, donation pages and sponsored athons in one platform. Manage campaigns online, share fundraising links and use participating wholesalers or your own products without a setup fee or monthly subscription.
Does Raised charge fundraising fees?
Raised has no setup fee or monthly subscription. Card payments carry a 5% platform fee plus processing fees. Eligible product fundraisers can accept cash and bank transfer without platform or processing fees. Payment availability and how fees are collected depend on your region and campaign settings. Check Raised's pricing page for details.
How do we start our next fundraiser on Raised?
Create a Raised account, choose your fundraising format and add your campaign details. For product fundraisers, confirm products, prices and collection arrangements before publishing. Share your new Raised link with supporters. Existing campaigns, payment details and donor records do not transfer automatically from another platform.
Ready to Start Your Fundraising Journey?
Run your next product fundraiser, donation appeal or sponsored athon with Raised. No setup fee or monthly subscription.