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Talking to Your Organization About RaiseRight

Written by RaiseRight | 4/10/26 9:00 PM

Curious about starting a RaiseRight program for your group but need to win over stakeholders, leadership, or board members? We can help you make the case!

Unlike traditional fundraisers, RaiseRight doesn't require selling, event planning, or donation asks, making it the easiest, most practical way to raise money. Your group can earn 24/7, 365 days a year—without the extra effort.

How do you earn money with RaiseRight? 

There are four ways to earn with RaiseRight. You can: 

  • Buy and use gift cards for shopping, dining, or gifting, with hundreds of brands to choose from
  • Shop online across hundreds of retailers
  • Dine at participating local restaurants
  • Book hotels, car rentals, or attractions through RaiseRight's travel site

Your organization earns a percentage back with every purchase. It's that simple.

Together, these four earning solutions make up the Everyday Earnings Engine. RaiseRight's proprietary approach to fundraising fits seamlessly into everyday life, no matter how families choose to spend.

Learn more about the Everyday Earnings Engine in this video

 

Let's dive into each earning method below.

Gift cards

Buy gift cards to pay for purchases like groceries, gas, coffee, clothing, and household goods. You'll earn with every gift card purchase. 

Gift cards offer an average 6% earnings, but bonuses can boost that to 20% or more. For example, if you buy a $100 Bath & Body Works eGift card when the brand is on bonus at 16%, your organization will earn $16—just from that purchase.

Shop online

You can also earn when you shop online with hundreds of participating retailers (even if they don’t offer gift cards through RaiseRight). This opens the door to even more brands and earning opportunities.

And, if a brand offers both gift cards and online earnings with RaiseRight, you can combine to earn twice on the same purchase! 

Say you're making a $100 purchase at Nike.com, which is offering a 10% online earnings bonus. By clicking 'Shop Now' to activate online earnings, you'll earn $10 once you complete your purchase.

As you check out, pay with a Nike gift card from RaiseRight to earn an additional 11% (another $11). Combined with the $10 online earnings, your $100 purchase earns $21 for your program!

Local dining

Local dining brings thousands of new earning opportunities to RaiseRight—outside of gift cards and shopping online.

Simply link a credit or debit card in your RaiseRight account, and you'll earn 5% every time you pay with that card—tax and tip included! 

With 20,000+ participating locations nationwide, you can dine and earn near home or while traveling.

Travel bookings

Lastly, you can book hotels, car rentals, or attractions through RaiseRight's travel site for competitive rates and significant earning potential.

Booking travel with RaiseRight can be a game-changer for organizations that travel often, such as sports teams or music programs

Choose from 850,000+ hotels and resorts, 30,000+ car rental locations, and 100+ attractions, and enjoy the flexibility of booking with a credit or debit card. 

What are the benefits of RaiseRight?

Here are the top reasons why RaiseRight is the go-to fundraiser for thousands of organizations across the country: 

  • Unlimited earning potential, with no caps

  • Available 24/7, 365 days a year, which means you can fundraise even during slow or off-season periods

  • Hundreds of well-known and beloved brands to choose from, so there's something for everyone, no matter their lifestyle, habits, or preferences

  • Participants can earn $1,000 or more annually—just by doing what they're already doing

Try our free earning potential calculator to see how much a single household can earn with RaiseRight—then imagine the impact when all your supporters join in: 

Skip the donation asks, event planning, or product sales. With RaiseRight, earning money is as simple as shopping and dining at your favorite places.

Many programs also combine RaiseRight with other fundraisers to meet their earning goals even faster. Consider the following ideas: 

  • Pair RaiseRight with other fundraising ideas – For example, if you're running a restaurant fundraiser, your participants can pay for their meals with gift cards so you can earn money through RaiseRight and food sales.

  • Gift exchanges – During the holidays, encourage members to give gift cards, or purchase gifts with gift cards. Spread the love while contributing towards the fundraising goal. 
How does RaiseRight stand up to other fundraisers? 

When evaluating other types of fundraisers, there are two main categories: events and sales.

Some popular fundraisers that fall into these categories include:

Event fundraisers rely on ticket sales for experiences like dances or raffles, whereas sales-based fundraisers require selling items at a profit. The profit margin on sales-based fundraisers is around 30 to 40%.

Sales- and event-based fundraisers can be more demanding than they appear. Between the time and money that goes into planning, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, and hidden costs like inventory storage, what seems like a straightforward effort can quickly eat into your profits. 

RaiseRight sidesteps all of that. It doesn't just hold up against traditional fundraisers—it outperforms them.

How do we get started with RaiseRight?

It's easy and it's free—here's how: 

  • Step 1: Enroll in a RaiseRight program and wait for your organization's approval and verification. 

  • Step 2: Once approved, you can invite participants to join, make purchases, and start earning immediately.

  • Step 3: Your organization will be eligible for payout when your group earns at least $20. The funds can be used for general needs or distributed back to participants for savings or fee reduction.
Unlock the future of fundraising

Whether you're looking to simplify fundraising or hit your targets faster, RaiseRight is designed to help your group succeed. 

With all the benefits of a convenient, at-home fundraiser and none of the hassles of selling or event planning, you'll save time, money, and effort—all while enjoying a great return.