About us
Who we are
Welcome to Relax Raise, where our story is deeply rooted in the community spirit fostered by former teachers, coaches, and parents who shared a common vision: fundraising should be impactful, not impactful.
Our Founding
Relax Raise was born out of a collective sigh of relief. Our founders were once on the front lines of traditional fundraising efforts—bake sales, car washes, and the notorious restaurant nights that too often yielded a meager return. They experienced first-hand the frustration of extensive effort for minimal gain. Seeing parents and students overextended and local businesses under-engaged, they realized there had to be a better way.
Driven by this realization, they pivoted their approach. They moved away from asking the same parents to open their wallets again and again and turned instead to the local businesses and professionals who were eager to support the community’s youth and initiatives but lacked the right avenue to do so.
The Shift to
Local Business Partnerships
Our founders discovered that these local enterprises were not just willing but excited to contribute to the development of their community. These partnerships flourished, becoming the cornerstone of what we now know as Relax Raise. By tapping into this untapped reservoir of goodwill and corporate social responsibility, our founders crafted a fundraising model that significantly amplified the benefits for local organizations.
Our approach
Our Mission
At Relax Raise, we carry forward the mission ignited by our founders: to transform fundraising from a tedious obligation into a fulfilling collaboration. We strive to relieve the fundraising burdens from students, parents, and teachers and instead create meaningful, lucrative partnerships with local businesses.
Our focus is on building lasting relationships that not only fund but also fortify the connection between businesses and the communities they serve. It’s a full-circle approach—where everyone involved benefits, and every dollar raised has a far-reaching impact.
Our Promise
When you partner with Relax Raise, you're not just choosing a fundraising company; you're embracing a partner committed to your success. We're here to take the stress out of fundraising and inject it with newfound efficiency and enthusiasm.
As we continue to grow and support more organizations nationwide, we remain true to the spirit in which we were founded—a spirit of service, innovation, and community dedication.
Our Philosophy
We believe that effective fundraising doesn’t have to involve selling a product or service; it’s about selling a vision and creating a shared narrative of community success. This philosophy has shaped our strategies and services, ensuring that we always prioritize:
By involving local businesses in our fundraising efforts, we help strengthen community bonds and ensure that funds raised have a local impact.
We streamline the fundraising process to ensure it’s as easy and effective as possible for all parties involved.
Openness in all our dealings creates trust and fosters long-term relationships with the organizations we serve and the businesses that support them.
Rather than one-off events, we focus on sustainable, repeatable success that organizations can depend on year after year.
Interested in learning more about our unique approach or starting a fundraising campaign with us?
At Relax Raise, we’re raising the future, one community at a time. Join us in redefining fundraising for the better.