Raisely
Donor management software
Fundraising software
Nonprofit software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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AUD $89.50 per month
Free TrialFree version
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- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Accommodation and food services
- Education and training
What is Raisely
Raisely is a cloud-based fundraising platform used by nonprofits to run online donation, peer-to-peer, and campaign-based fundraising. It supports building donation forms and campaign pages, processing payments, and managing supporter data tied to fundraising activity. The product emphasizes configurable campaign experiences and integrations for connecting fundraising data to other nonprofit systems. It is typically used by fundraising and digital teams that need to launch and iterate on online campaigns without custom development.
Flexible campaign and form builder
Raisely provides tools to create and customize donation forms, campaign pages, and peer-to-peer fundraising pages. This supports rapid setup for different appeals, events, and recurring giving programs. The configuration model is oriented around campaigns and supporter journeys rather than a general-purpose CRM. This can reduce reliance on web development resources for common fundraising launches.
Built-in online payments support
The platform is designed around online giving workflows, including one-time and recurring donations. It centralizes donation capture and campaign attribution so teams can track performance by appeal or page. Payment processing is integrated into the fundraising flow rather than treated as an external checkout. This is useful for organizations prioritizing digital-first fundraising execution.
Integration and data export options
Raisely supports integrations and data movement to connect fundraising activity with other systems used by nonprofits. This helps organizations that keep finance, marketing, or broader constituent records in separate tools. Campaign and donation data can be exported for downstream reporting and reconciliation. The approach fits teams that need fundraising-specific tooling while maintaining an existing system landscape.
Not a full donor CRM
Raisely focuses on fundraising execution and supporter records related to giving and campaign participation. Organizations needing complex constituent relationship management (e.g., major gift pipelines, advanced householding, or comprehensive engagement history across programs) may require an additional donor management system. This can introduce duplicate-data risks and additional integration work. It is less suited as the single system of record for all nonprofit operations.
Advanced reporting may require BI
Campaign-level reporting is oriented to fundraising performance and operational needs. For cross-system analytics (e.g., combining fundraising, finance, and program outcomes), teams may need exports or external reporting tools. This can add overhead for organizations with sophisticated analytics requirements. Data governance and consistent definitions become important when reporting spans multiple platforms.
Customization has practical limits
While the platform supports configurable pages and forms, highly bespoke workflows or unique data models may not map cleanly to the product’s structure. Organizations with unusual approval processes, complex gift processing rules, or specialized constituent hierarchies may need workarounds. Some changes may depend on platform capabilities rather than fully custom development. This can affect fit for nonprofits with heavily customized fundraising operations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Core) | Free | Core Raisely platform offered free to charities and non-profits. Default funding model asks donors an optional tip at checkout (donor may cover Raisely fee); organisations can instead choose to pay a flat 4% + GST on online transactions. Organisations must connect their own Stripe or PayPal (gateway processing fees apply). |
| Pro | AUD $179 / month + 10% GST (monthly) OR AUD $89.50 / month + 10% GST (billed annually as AUD $1,074 + GST upfront) | Raisely Pro adds automated email Journeys, unlimited email blasts, advanced supporter segments & tags, full donor management, and Enterprise single-sign-on. Raisely Pro includes a 30-day free trial; upgrade/manage via Settings > Billing. |
| Enterprise / Custom | Custom pricing | Enterprise/custom plans available — contact Raisely for pricing and details. |
