Fundraising Opportunity
Presidents, Managers and Coaches,
Football Alberta has recently partnered with a company called Vertical Raise to become our official fundraiser partner for Football Alberta. Their program is incredibly easy to run, and they have reps across the province that will do all the work for you. Individual teams are raising as much last $20,000 with only 20 minutes of work from the families and athletes. We have included information below on their program and some examples.
We encourage you to reach out and set up an info call to learn more about their program. This partnership helps reduce financial barriers while supporting teams, clubs, athletes, and families across the province. This fundraising opportunity allows programs to grow without cost being a barrier. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Overview
Vertical Raise is one of the easiest and most effective ways for teams to raise money. Whether it’s football, basketball, hockey, etc., their platform makes fundraising simple. It allows teams to raise funds entirely online for travel, uniforms, tournament fees, or new equipment, without door-to-door sales or handling cash.
The process is completely online, requires no contracts or upfront costs/ fees, and is designed to make fundraising as simple and hands-free as possible for coaches, players, and managers. Once a team confirms they would like to move forward, all they need is:
- A reason to fundraise such as travel, equipment, or team apparel
- A date that works for a short team meeting, usually before or after practice
Fundraising Option
Discounts App
Supporters purchase a one-year subscription for $25, gaining access to over 1,000,000 local and North America-wide offers on restaurants, travel, and entertainment through their partner Entertainment™. This option provides real value to supporters, promotes community involvement, and helps local businesses. Teams keep 70% of all proceeds, and the app works instantly on any smartphone - no cards, coupons, or logistics required.
How It Works
During a 20-minute team meeting, they will explain the process and help athletes:
- Build their personal fundraising profiles on the team’s Vertical Raise page
- Add their contacts such as family, friends, and supporters
- Record a short team video to personalize the page
After the meeting, players have a day or two to finalize their contact lists. Once ready, the campaign goes live and the automation begins. Messages are sent directly to each athlete’s contacts, and donations start coming in from anywhere, whether local, across Canada, or even internationally.
Timeline and Payout
- Fundraisers typically run for 3 weeks
- Once complete, the team receives a single cheque for their proceeds (70 percent), hand-delivered by me within two weeks
- Cheques are issued within 2 to 3 days of the fundraiser closing
Policies & Compliance
We prioritize transparency and compliance — all campaigns are conducted in accordance with Provincial and Federal Security Anti-Spam Laws. In their Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, you will see that they do not keep or sell contact information, we do not store credit card details, and we use Tilled which is one of the safest payment sources in the world. We do not engage in spam, ensuring that both programs and their supporters can trust the process from start to finish. Additionally, all data is stored through Digital Ocean’s secure data center in Toronto, ON.
Proven Success/ Links
Every team they have worked with has followed this same process and seen great results:
HENRY WISE WOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - 72 Athletes - $16,000 Raised
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - 101 Athletes - $22,000 Raised
GEORGE MCDOUGALL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - 46 Athletes - $14,600 Raised
WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - 60 Athletes - $14,000 Raised
CALGARY DINOS FOOTBALL - 85 Athletes - $40,000 Raised
