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.

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Pricing & Fees

Both platforms have no upfront costs. The fee structures and returns work differently.

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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, PayPal, 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 is a solid option if you want a managed service with a set product range. Raised gives you more control, more payment options, and lets you 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.

Ready to Start Your Fundraising Journey?

Join thousands of successful fundraisers who are making a difference with Raised.