Compare the work your fundraiser needs
| What to compare | Raised | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Country and currency | NZ and Australian campaigns use their regional Raised platform and currency. | Its help centre says donations are processed in USD. |
| Account requirements | Complete the account and payment verification required for your Raised campaign. | Its published requirements include a US bank account, US tax identifier and US phone number. |
| Pricing model | No setup or monthly subscription; card transactions carry platform and processing fees. | Its pricing page describes optional tips, or a 3% platform fee with processing fees when tips are disabled. |
| Campaign focus | Product drives, donation pages and sponsored athons for school and club organisers. | Its pricing page lists donation tools, events, auctions and donor management. |
Competitor information checked on 27/10/2026 using the official sources below. Confirm current fees and inclusions for your country and campaign.
Start with local fundraising requirements
Your platform needs to fit where your group operates and how supporters expect to pay. Raised has regional sites for New Zealand and Australia, so your school or club can plan a campaign in its local currency and check the payment arrangements that apply to that region.
That is particularly useful when you are sharing a link through local parent newsletters or club channels. Give supporters the product prices, campaign purpose and collection details they need in one place. Keep the campaign understandable for people who are helping your group for the first time.
Build the campaign around your group
Use Raised for a pie drive, a team trip appeal or a sponsored read-a-thon. The campaign format follows what your group wants to do, rather than making every fundraiser a donation-only appeal. Product campaigns let supporters buy something while backing your cause.
Before publishing, choose an organiser, set your goal and confirm the campaign deadline. If you are selling products, agree how supply and collection work. If you are running an athon, explain the activity and how results will be recorded.
What will Raised cost our group?
There is no setup fee or monthly subscription. Card payments carry a 5% platform fee plus processing fees. Eligible product fundraisers can accept cash or bank transfer without platform or processing fees. Crowdfunding campaigns are card only.
Check your campaign settings to understand who pays card fees and which payment methods are available. Include product costs and event expenses when setting a fundraising target, and distinguish total sales from the profit your group keeps.
See current Raised pricingYour questions about Givebutter and Raised
Can a NZ or Australian group use Givebutter?
Givebutter's help centre lists US account requirements, including a US bank account, US tax identifier and US phone number, and says donations are processed in USD. Raised is an option for NZ and Australian organisers who want fundraising in NZD or AUD.
Is Givebutter free?
Givebutter's pricing page describes a model funded by optional donor tips. It lists a 3% platform fee plus standard processing when tips are disabled. Raised uses published regional card fees, with no setup fee or monthly subscription. Check the applicable account requirements as well as fees.
Why use Raised for a school fundraiser?
Raised combines product fundraising, donation pages and sponsored athons. Your school can run a supplier product drive, collect contributions for a project or organise a sponsored activity, with campaign links to share and online tools for the organiser.