Best School Fundraising Platforms (2026)
An honest, up-to-date guide to the leading school fundraising platforms, with where each one genuinely fits and what it costs as of mid-2026.
Read the guide →Blog & Resources
Guides, platform comparisons, and fundraising insights for PTAs, schools, booster clubs, and youth sports teams.
Platform guides & comparisons
ScanRaise vs Snap! Raise
A transparent flat 2.5% where your org keeps its own money, compared with Snap! Raise’s sales-gated, rep-run model. Cost, payout, and signup compared.
Compare →ScanRaise vs Boosterthon
Run your own fun run at a flat 2.5%, or hire a done-for-you on-campus event. How the two models differ on cost, control, and who holds the money.
Compare →ScanRaise vs 99Pledges
The closest pure a-thon competitor, compared on fees, GPS-verified activity, feature breadth, and K-12 SSO and compliance.
Compare →ScanRaise vs Givebacks
One flat 2.5% fee versus Givebacks’ layered membership-and-fundraising pricing, with an honest look at its state-PTA database advantage.
Compare →ScanRaise vs Cheddar Up
A purpose-built fundraising platform versus a general group-collections tool. Cost, who holds the funds, and what each is best for.
Compare →ScanRaise vs Givebutter
A fair comparison for K-12 schools and PTAs: who holds the funds, school SSO and compliance (Clever, ClassLink, SDPC), GPS athons, and full Spanish, versus Givebutter’s tip-funded model.
Compare →Fundraising guides
PTA Fundraising Ideas: 25 That Actually Work (2026)
25 practical PTA fundraising ideas for 2026, from quick wins to events, a-thons, spirit wear, and partnerships. Plus how to pick the right one and make giving easy.
Read the guide →School Fundraising Ideas: 30 Proven Ways to Raise Money (2026)
30 proven school fundraising ideas for PTAs, teachers, and schools (2026): events, sales, a-thons, direct giving, digital, and no-cost ideas, plus how to keep more of every dollar.
Read the guide →Youth Sports Team Fundraising Ideas (2026)
Practical youth sports fundraising ideas for travel, club, and rec teams in 2026. Fund equipment, travel, and tournaments while keeping your team's own money.
Read the guide →Church Fundraising Ideas for Every Season (2026)
Practical church fundraising ideas for 2026: mission trips, capital campaigns, recurring tithing, dinners, service auctions, and youth a-thons, with how each works.
Read the guide →How to Run a Walk-a-Thon: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Learn how to run a walk-a-thon for your school, PTA, or team. A step-by-step 2026 guide covering goals, routes, pledges, promotion, event day, and thank-yous.
Read the guide →How to Run a Read-a-Thon: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical, step-by-step guide to running a read-a-thon for your school, PTA, or library in 2026: set goals, choose pledges, log reading honestly, and celebrate.
Read the guide →QR Code Fundraising: The Complete Guide (2026)
QR code fundraising lets donors give in about 30 seconds with no app. Learn how it works, where to place codes, best practices, and how fees work in 2026.
Read the guide →How to Lower Your Fundraising Platform Fees (2026)
A clear, honest guide to lowering fundraising fees: understand the real cost stack, compare fee models, and learn practical ways to keep more of every dollar.
Read the guide →35 Booster Club Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
Fresh booster club fundraising ideas for sports, band, and arts teams. Sponsorships, a-thons, spirit wear, concessions, and more. Practical tips for 2026.
Read the guide →25 School Band Fundraising Ideas for Marching and Concert Programs
Fresh band fundraising ideas for marching and concert programs, from play-a-thons to restaurant nights. Keep more of every dollar your boosters raise.
Read the guide →Scout Fundraising Ideas: Proven Ways for Packs and Troops to Raise More in 2026
Practical scout fundraising ideas for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Girl Scout groups in 2026. Product sales, service projects, athons, and more.
Read the guide →Cheer and Dance Team Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
35 cheer fundraising ideas for competitive cheer, school cheer, pom, and dance teams. Practical, coach-tested strategies to cover travel, uniforms, and more.
Read the guide →The GPS Walk-a-Thon and Virtual Fun Run Guide for Schools and PTAs
How PTAs, schools, and teams run a GPS walkathon, virtual fun run, or Strava fundraiser, with verified activity and per-unit pledges.
Read the guide →How to Run a Fun Run Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide for Schools and PTAs
Learn how to run a fun run fundraiser for your school, PTA, or youth sports team. Step-by-step planning, pledge tips, QR giving, and safety advice for 2026.
Read the guide →How to Start a PTA Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
How to start a PTA fundraiser the right way: get board approval, set a budget, assign roles, and collect donations safely. A guide for first-timers.
Read the guide →How to Set Up QR Code Donations: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to set up QR code donations for your school, church, or nonprofit: a step-by-step guide to the giving page, QR generation, and placement.
Read the guide →Guías en español
Ideas para Recaudar Fondos en la Escuela: 30 Formas Comprobadas (2026)
30 ideas probadas para recaudar fondos en escuelas en 2026: eventos, ventas, maratones y donación directa, con consejos para conservar más de cada dólar.
Leer la guía →Ideas para recaudar fondos PTA: 25 que de verdad funcionan (2026)
25 ideas para recaudar fondos PTA en 2026: eventos, maratones, ropa escolar y alianzas. Consejos para elegir bien y hacer que donar sea fácil.
Leer la guía →From the team
Launching ScanRaise
We built ScanRaise because fundraising should be simple. No apps to download, no accounts to create, no cash to handle. Give every fundraiser a QR code. Donors scan and give in 30 seconds. That’s it.
ScanRaise charges just 2.5% per donation, one of the lowest flat fees in fundraising. No setup fees, no monthly fees, no hidden costs. We built this for PTAs, sports teams, churches, scouts, and every organization that raises money in person.
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