Get started with SimpleRaise

SimpleRaise helps your organization collect donations, sell products, and offer event tickets through one online store.

What you can sell

Each fundraiser, product, service, or event ticket is a campaign in your store. You can use campaigns to:

Collect online donations for your program.
Sell products such as spirit wear, cookie dough, or seasonal items.
Offer services such as a car wash or fundraising dinner.
Sell tickets to performances and other events.

For product sales, part of the proceeds supports your program.

Track fundraising goals

Goal tracking is optional. Select Enable Goal Setting when adding a campaign, then choose:

Individual Goal: Set a target for each participant. The goal amount applies to each student.
Collective Goal: Set one shared target for everyone.

Fees and payments

SimpleRaise currently does not deduct a platform fee from organization proceeds for these transactions. Supporters can leave an optional tip at checkout to help support the platform and processing costs. Any applicable fees or charges are displayed on the product or checkout page.

Payments over $500 require an electronic bank transfer rather than a debit or credit card. Purchasers will need their bank account and routing numbers.

Sales-tax treatment depends on the transaction, product, location, and supported checkout features. SimpleRaise may calculate, collect, and remit tax when required and supported. Organizations must provide accurate product and tax information and remain responsible for obligations assigned to them.

Connect with CutTime

CutTime helps fine arts programs manage members, communications, finances, and inventory. Its SimpleRaise integration lets you sync group members as participants and apply fundraising credits to student balances and the program's Angel Fund.

Learn about fundraising with SimpleRaise and CutTime.

Set up your first fundraiser

Create an account, or sign in through CutTime if you're already a customer.
Set up your organization, including branding and administrators.
Create a fundraiser. Have your goal, participant list, description, photos, and videos ready.

Need ideas? Browse our frequently asked questions or fundraising tips.