Schoolfundr helps you stop giving Vertical Raise 20% of the funds you raise
At Schoolfundr, we enable school communities to keep 100% of the funds they raise less standard online processing fees.
See how much you would keep fundraising with Schoolfundr vs Vertical Raise
Schoolfundr does not have a 20% platform fee, but rather lets you keep 100% of the funds you raise less credit card fees. That is why school communities raise and keep thousands more when fundraising with Schoolfundr.
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3 reasons schools choose Schoolfundr over Vertical Raise
Best in class
platform and features
Raise more with less work with features such as customized student pages, 1-click social media sharing, and the ability to effortlessly run activity based a-thon fundraisers.
Best in class customer service and support
A dedicated fundraising coach accessible via cell phone to guide you through the fundraising process and help maximize the impact of your campaign.
Best in class
economic model
Keep 100% of the funds you raise, less standard credit card processing fees. Get your funds right after your fundraiser ends.
Schoolfundr pricing vs Vertical Raise
Schoolfundr is free - no subscription plans, tiers, or platform fee on every dollar that you raise - while Vertical Raise requires users to sacrifice 20% of every dollar raised. On top of the 20%, Vertical Raise asks the donor to cover the 4% payment processing fee and charges fees for gifts and prizes. When adding the platform, processing, and prize fees they can often total over 30% of every dollar raised
How to raise 50% more than your fundraiser last year
Mountain Range Boys raised $2,240 more than last year with their first fundraiser on Schoolfundr. Because Schoolfundr has no contracts or fees, Mountain Range Boys kept $1,160 more than with their previous fundraising company. Read how they achieved their remarkable result.
What customers are saying who switched from Vertical Raise to Schoolfundr
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Switch to Schoolfundr in minutes, and bring everything with you
Easily import your historical data to Schoolfundr when you switch—hassle-free and completely self-service. Keep building on your success immediately rather than starting from scratch or waiting for a data transfer.
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