Fundraising platform comparison

The best fundraiser for teams should help them keep more of what they raise.

Clear the Calendar™ was built for teams, schools, booster clubs, and youth programs that want a simple fundraiser without products, inventory, or complicated fulfillment — while the program receives 100% of the sponsored calendar amount.

Our recommendation for teams & schools

Clear the Calendar is the strongest fit when simplicity and program economics matter most.

100%
of the sponsored calendar amount goes to the program
$496
in sponsored days when one calendar is cleared
0
products or inventory for families to manage
31
clear sponsorship opportunities per calendar
Why Clear the Calendar stands out

Designed around the things team fundraisers actually care about.

A fundraising platform can have dozens of features and still miss the basics. For a team or school program, the strongest model is often the one participants understand quickly, supporters can use easily, and leaders can manage without creating more work.

The program keeps the sponsored amount

Clear the Calendar is structured so the program receives 100% of the sponsored calendar amount rather than giving up a percentage of each sponsored day.

No product burden

There are no products to order, store, distribute, deliver, or send home with participants.

One goal everyone understands

Every participant works toward the same simple challenge: clear the 31-day calendar.

Built around participation

Personal calendars, progress, leaderboards, milestones, and completion rewards make participation visible.

Easy for supporters

Supporters choose an available day, complete checkout online, and immediately move the participant closer to completion.

Purpose-built for groups

The experience is designed around teams, schools, booster organizations, clubs, and youth programs rather than being a generic donation page.

Side-by-side comparison

Clear the Calendar vs. popular fundraising platforms

Different platforms are built for different needs. For teams and schools, we believe Clear the Calendar offers the clearest combination of program economics, participant simplicity, and team-specific engagement.

Clear the Calendar™

Recommended
Program economics
Program receives 100% of the sponsored calendar amount
Products
None
Participant experience
Clear a simple 31-day calendar challenge
Best fit
Purpose-built calendar fundraising for teams, schools, booster clubs, PTA/PTO, clubs, and youth programs

Snap! Raise

Program economics
Snap! Raise says programs keep 80% or more of funds raised
Products
None required
Participant experience
Participants reach supporters through a digital campaign
Best fit
Digital fundraising for schools, teams, clubs, and groups

Givebutter

Program economics
0% platform and processing fees when optional tips are enabled under Givebutter Standard pricing
Products
None required
Participant experience
Flexible campaign model rather than a team-specific calendar challenge
Best fit
General fundraising platform for nonprofits and organizations

Vertical Raise

Program economics
Terms vary by fundraiser type, service level, and program
Products
Depends on fundraiser
Participant experience
Varies by campaign
Best fit
Fundraising options for teams, schools, and organizations

Raise365

Program economics
Varies by fundraising program
Products
Available
Participant experience
Varies by campaign
Best fit
Fundraising programs for teams and organizations

Platform pricing and features can change. Competitor information was reviewed against publicly available provider information in September 2026. Organizations should confirm current terms directly with each provider.

Which platform should you choose?

Choose Clear the Calendar when your priority is a better team fundraising experience.

Clear the Calendar is not trying to be an auction platform, nonprofit CRM, ticketing system, or product catalog. It is focused on one job: helping a group run a simple, participation-driven fundraiser that is easy to understand and built to finish.

Clear the Calendar is likely the better fit if you want:

The program to receive 100% of the sponsored calendar amount
No products, inventory, or fulfillment
A fundraising model built specifically around participant engagement
A clear $496 goal when a participant clears one calendar
Personalized calendars for every participant
Online sharing, donations, progress tracking, and leaderboards
A fundraiser designed for sports teams, schools, clubs, booster groups, and youth programs
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Clear the Calendar vs. Snap! Raise

Two team fundraising models with a major difference in program economics.

Snap! Raise is an established digital fundraising platform for teams and schools. Its own website says programs keep 80% or more of funds raised. Clear the Calendar states that the program receives 100% of the sponsored calendar amount.

Clear the Calendar™
100%
of the sponsored calendar amount goes to the program
Snap! Raise
80%+
program retention stated by Snap! Raise

Snap! Raise may appeal to groups that want a guided, representative-supported campaign. Clear the Calendar is built for organizations that want a self-serve team experience, personalized calendars, a visible completion goal, and the full sponsored calendar amount going to the program.

Fundraising platform FAQ

Questions teams ask before choosing a fundraiser

What is the best fundraising platform for a sports team?

For teams that want a simple participant challenge, no products or inventory, online tracking, and the full sponsored calendar amount going to the program, Clear the Calendar™ is designed specifically around those priorities. Other platforms may be a better fit when an organization wants a managed campaign, donor CRM, auctions, events, or product fundraising.

How is Clear the Calendar different from Snap! Raise?

Both are built for group fundraising, but the models are different. Clear the Calendar uses a personalized 31-day calendar challenge and states that the program receives 100% of the sponsored calendar amount. Snap! Raise states that programs keep 80% or more of funds raised and provides a managed digital fundraising campaign.

Does Clear the Calendar require products to be sold?

No. Clear the Calendar does not require products, inventory, order collection, or product delivery. Participants share a personalized fundraising calendar and supporters sponsor available days online.

How much can one cleared Clear the Calendar fundraiser calendar raise?

A fully sponsored 31-day calendar represents $496 in sponsored days because the calendar values add from $1 through $31. Participants who perform well can continue beyond one calendar.

Is Clear the Calendar only for sports teams?

No. Clear the Calendar is designed for sports teams, schools, booster clubs, PTA/PTO groups, bands, clubs, youth programs, and other organizations that want a simple participant-based fundraiser.

Comparison sources

Competitor information on this page is based on publicly available pricing and product information published by Snap! Raise, Givebutter, Vertical Raise, and Raise365.

Pricing and features may change. Organizations should confirm current terms directly with each provider when making a purchasing decision.

Last reviewed September 2026. Clear the Calendar™ is not affiliated with or endorsed by the companies listed on this page. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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