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, 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.