Vertical Raise is the technology leader in the fundraising category with a proprietary platform that exponentially increases donations for your program. Here is why we like it: We like that it has proven to raise more money in less time and with less effort required of coaches. All head coaches must also be fundraisers. It’s part of the job description, but one most coaches don’t enjoy. With the Vertical Raise platform, programs across the country have raised tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars without leaving the house. In Sandpoint, Idaho, Sandpoint High School – a school of just over 1,000 students – raised $150,000 (double their previous best fundraiser) through Vertical Raise. We like that it expands the pool of potential donors. Because of its capacity for online credit card donations, Vertical Raise expands a fundraiser’s geographic reach beyond just the local community to players’ family, friends, alumni, and anyone in the world with an internet connection who wants to support your program. This feature makes it simple and easy to donate, eliminating a traditional barrier to giving, removing friction in the transaction process, and diminishing donor fatigue in the local community. We like that it is cash-free. Coaches no longer have to worry about their kids running around town with cash in their hands or any of the transactional nightmares and other liabilities associated with cash. We like that each school is paired with a local fundraising coach. A local Vertical Raise representative who is familiar with the area works with coaches through every step of the fundraiser that is customized to every school and fundraising style. In addition to online donations, the local fundraising coach can set you up with digital discount cards, premium product sales, and even spirit shops. Many local reps are former football coaches themselves, making the role a helpful one for customers while offering coaches a great way to stay in the game after they leave the sideline or press box. We like that it allows coaches to provide both players and coaching staffs with the resources they need to be successful. As coaches, we want our players to have an opportunity to compete and win. And we also want everyone to have a good experience in our programs and grow into the best versions of themselves and achieve their best results. Fundraising is a requirement of this profession, and Vertical Raise helps bring results faster, and in greater amounts.