Compare the work your fundraiser needs
| What to compare | Raised | School Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign model | Online tools for your own school campaign, including colour runs and athons. | A managed NZ school fundraising programme with planning resources and optional prizes. |
| Published fees | 5% platform fee plus processing fees on card payments. | FAQs list 10% to 20% without student prizes, or 40% with prizes and rewards. |
| Products and suppliers | Use participating wholesalers or add your own fundraising products. | Its published programme focuses on activity-based school campaigns. |
| Event responsibilities | Your school chooses and organises its event arrangements. | Its FAQs describe school supervision alongside supplied planning materials. |
Competitor information checked on 27/10/2026 using the official sources below. Confirm current fees and inclusions for your country and campaign.
Why choose Raised for your school colour run?
Raised gives your school a place to collect sponsorship and follow campaign progress while your own team decides how the event runs. That makes it useful when your parent group already has volunteers and wants to organise the course, supplies and rewards itself.
Start with the event your students will enjoy, then budget separately for colour powder, equipment and any prizes. A platform fee and an event-package fee pay for different things. Compare the amount your school expects to retain after all expenses, rather than treating every percentage as the same service.
Plan beyond a single celebration day
A school fundraiser is often part of a full year of activities. On Raised you can organise a read-a-thon for one term, a product drive for camp costs and a donation appeal for a specific school project. Your school can choose the format around the purpose of each campaign.
Give families a clear campaign link and explain how contributions will be used. For sponsored activities, agree how participants' results are recorded and who answers parent questions before sharing the pages.
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 School Boost and Raised
How much does School Boost charge?
School Boost's public FAQs list a 10% to 20% fee without student prizes and a 40% fee with prizes and rewards. Raised charges a 5% platform fee plus processing fees for card payments. Include event supplies and any prizes when comparing the total campaign budget.
Can we run a colour run on Raised without buying a managed package?
Yes. Raised provides online fundraising tools for colour runs and sponsored activities. Your school organises the event, including supervision, supplies and any rewards. Use the colour run page to plan the campaign and check current payment fees before publishing.
Can Raised also run our school product fundraiser?
Yes. Raised supports product fundraising with participating wholesaler products or your own items. Supporters order through your campaign page, and organisers manage orders online. That gives your school another fundraising option between activity-based events.