Free crowdfunding for schools, clubs and causes
Collect donations with a free campaign page. Set a goal, share your link, and watch the progress bar fill up. No monthly fees, and no minimum before you keep what you raise.
Get the team to Nationals
Riverside Rugby Club
$8,450
of $10,000
84% funded · 9 days left
Recent donations
- AM$50
Alice M.
2 minutes ago
- TK$25
Te Aroha K.
1 hour ago
Alice donated $50
2 minutes ago
"Good luck at Nationals, go well!"
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Raise money for any cause
Whether you are a school raising money for new equipment, a sports club funding a tournament trip, or an individual collecting for a personal cause, Raised makes it simple. Create a campaign page in minutes and start collecting donations straight away.
- Free to set up with no monthly fees
- Flexible funding: no all-or-nothing target
- Live progress tracker with fundraising goal
- Preset donation buttons plus custom amounts
- Secure payments via Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Automatic confirmation emails to donors
How it works
Create Your Campaign
Add a name, description, banner image, and set your fundraising goal. Takes about 2 minutes.
Share Your Link
Share your campaign page via email, social media, or messaging apps. Anyone with the link can donate.
Collect Donations
Donors pick a preset amount or enter their own. Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Get Paid
Funds go directly to your connected Stripe account. No waiting for a campaign to end.
General campaigns and athons
Pick the template that fits your fundraiser and get started in minutes. Want a page with no end date instead? See donation pages.
General campaign
A flexible donation page for any cause. Add your story, set a goal, and start collecting donations. Works for schools, clubs, community projects, and personal fundraisers.
- Custom banner image and description
- Fundraising goal with progress tracker
- Preset and custom donation amounts
- Donor name and email collection
- Custom thank you message
Athons and colour runs
Designed sponsorship pages for colour runs, fun runs, read-a-thons, maths-a-thons, walk-a-thons and learn-a-thons, with a page for every participant. See the athon templates. Clubs and teams can also run Names on the Shirt.
- A finished design for each event
- A page and QR code for every participant
- Class and team leaderboards
- Fundraising goal with progress tracker
- Preset and custom donation amounts
- Donor name and email collection
- Custom thank you message
Who uses crowdfunding on Raised
Anyone can start a campaign. Here are some of the ways people use it.
Schools
Raise money for new equipment, playground upgrades, classroom resources, or school trips.
Sports Clubs
Fund tournament travel, new uniforms, equipment upgrades, or facility improvements.
Community Groups
Support local projects, community events, environmental initiatives, or neighbourhood improvements.
Individuals
Collect donations for personal goals, charitable causes, or anything you care about.
Charities
Run donation drives, emergency appeals, or ongoing giving campaigns.
Events
Collect entry fees or donations for colour runs, fun runs, and community events.
Clubs and Societies
Fund activities, outings, equipment, or special projects for your group.
Emergency Appeals
Quickly set up a campaign to collect donations when your community needs help fast.
What comes with it
Progress Tracker
A live progress bar shows donors how close you are to your goal. Percentage, amount raised, and time remaining update in real time.
Flexible Donations
Donors choose from preset amounts ($15, $30, $50, $100, $250, $500) or enter any custom amount from $0.50 to $10,000.
Secure Payments
All donations are processed through Stripe with bank-level encryption. Supports Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Automatic Emails
Donors get a confirmation email with your custom thank you message automatically. No manual follow-up needed.
Campaign Customisation
Add your own banner image, description, colours, and thank you message. Make the page yours.
Works on Any Device
Your campaign page looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops. Donors can give from anywhere.
Need More Than Donations?
Raised also supports product-based fundraising. Sell pies, cookie dough, chocolate, and more from our wholesaler marketplace. Accept cash, Tap to Pay, bank transfers, and online payments. Manage orders, deliveries, and customers all in one place.
Explore All FeaturesFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about crowdfunding on Raised.
How much does it cost to run a crowdfunding campaign?
There are no setup fees, monthly fees, or subscription costs. By default in New Zealand, a 5% platform fee plus Stripe processing fees are added at checkout. Your organisation can choose to absorb fees instead.
What payment methods can donors use?
Donors can pay with any major credit or debit card, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Is there a minimum or maximum donation amount?
The minimum donation is $0.50. The maximum is $10,000 per donation. Donors can choose from preset amounts or enter a custom amount.
Do I need to reach my goal to keep the funds?
No. Raised uses flexible funding, so you receive funds after applicable fees regardless of whether you hit your target. There is no all-or-nothing requirement.
Can individuals use this, or is it only for organisations?
Anyone can create a crowdfunding campaign on Raised. Individuals, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and charities are all welcome.
How quickly do I get the money?
Funds are paid out through Stripe, typically within 2-7 business days depending on your country and bank.
Start collecting donations
Create a free donation page, set your goal, and share one link. There is no monthly fee and no minimum before you keep what you raise.
