Should we use a managed fundraiser or a self-service platform?
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Choose a managed programme if you need agreed campaign services alongside the software. Choose Raised when your group wants tools to collect orders, donations or sponsorship and can organise the campaign itself. Compare the actual inclusions and remaining work, not the percentage fee alone.
What should a managed quote spell out?
Ask who sets up the campaign, answers parent queries, sources materials, handles supplier orders and manages prizes. Ask which of those tasks remain with the school or club and whether supplies cost extra.
A managed campaign is not necessarily a managed event day. Check supervision, delivery and safety responsibilities separately. Treat any result quoted from another school as an example, not a prediction for yours.
What does Raised provide?
Raised provides campaign pages, payment collection and fundraising management tools. Product campaigns can use participating supplier catalogues or products you add yourself. Teams Mode can attribute orders or donations to members.
Your group confirms supplier terms, promotes the campaign and arranges product fulfilment or the activity. Check the relevant help pages for the workflow you plan to use.
How do you make a fair comparison?
Write the same scenario into both budgets: the same sales or donation amount, participant count and required supplies. Include processing fees, optional charges and the costs paid by supporters.
- List the jobs your volunteers can cover.
- Request written inclusions and exclusions.
- Calculate net proceeds on equivalent assumptions.
- Check minimum fees and what happens if turnout is lower.
- Choose the service level that matches the actual people available.