Support My Squad vs Vertical Raise
On a $20,000 season, Vertical Raise takes $3,400–$4,800. Support My Squad keeps $0 of the team's money: your squad keeps 100%, and donors scratch to give.
| Support My Squad | Vertical Raise | |
|---|---|---|
| Who keeps the money | Your squad keeps 100% of face value. Support My Squad keeps $0 of it. | Vertical Raise takes 14–20% plus 3–4% processing: $3,400–$4,800 of a $20,000 season. |
| Fee paid by | Supporters: a small fee at checkout, the way event tickets work. | Your squad. Platform and processing fees come out of what supporters give. |
| Scratch mechanic | Yes. Every gift is a scratch-to-reveal dot ($5–$50), and supporters can add extra. | No. Supporters give through a standard donation page. |
| Team pages + leaderboard | Yes. Every athlete gets a page and a scratch card, plus a team leaderboard. | Team and participant pages. |
| Payout timing | Median 2.3 days after close | Set by Vertical Raise. Check their terms. |
| Solo option | Yes. A solo campaign is one page for you or your program. | Built for teams and groups. |
Vertical Raise rates as published on their pricing pages. Pricing and features change, so check with Vertical Raise before you decide.
See how much your squad keeps
Most team fundraising platforms keep a cut of every dollar your athletes raise. We keep none of it.
Donors cover a small processing fee at checkout (about $3.28 on a $20 gift). Competitor rates as published on their pricing pages. Pricing and features change, so check with each provider before you decide.
Questions worth asking
What does Vertical Raise do well?
- Made for school and club teams. Vertical Raise is built around school and youth sports programs, with campaigns designed for a whole roster raising together.
- Outreach beyond social media. Participants send donation requests to their own contacts, which can reach supporters who never see a team post.
When is Vertical Raise the better fit?
If your program wants a traditional roster-wide donation campaign and is comfortable with fees coming out of every dollar, Vertical Raise is an established option. If you would rather your squad keep all of it, run it here.
Who pays the fee with Support My Squad?
Supporters do: a small fee at checkout, the way event tickets work, so your squad receives every dollar of face value. Supporters see the exact amount before they pay, and our Terms spell it out.
How fast does the money arrive?
Median 2.3 days after close. When a campaign ends, the organizer is paid the full face value of every gift.
Your squad keeps 100%. Donors scratch to give.
$3M raised by 1,700 campaigns since 2020. It costs nothing to start and takes minutes to launch.