About Lite Raise
Built by People Who
Believe in Giving Back.
We started with a single act of generosity and turned it into a platform that helps organizations raise more, stay compliant, and change lives in their communities.
Our Origin Story
A $16,000 gift that changed everything
In 2009, our founder, Marc Alexander, was gifted an anonymous $16,000 to pay for his last year of college with one request — "Pay This Gift Forward."
That single act of generosity sparked a vision: what if technology could make it easier for organizations to receive, manage, and multiply gifts like this? What if every nonprofit, church, and community group could access the same powerful tools that large enterprises use?
That spark would become Lite Raise — a platform built to help millions of organizations around the world fundraise smarter, stay compliant, and focus on what matters most: their mission.
"Pay This Gift Forward."
— The words that started it all
Our Journey
How We Got Here
From a single act of generosity to a platform serving organizations across the country.
The Spark
Marc Alexander receives an anonymous $16,000 gift for his last year of college with one request — "Pay This Gift Forward."
The Vision
The blueprint for a disruptive technology platform designed to streamline individual and community fundraising begins to take shape.
Lite Raise is Born
Lite Raise officially launches as an integrated fundraising and compliance ecosystem for community-led organizations.
Scaling Impact
Supporting 57+ organizations with advanced AI-powered tools that optimize nonprofit operations and automate regulatory compliance.
What Drives Us
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision, every feature, and every relationship we build.
Integrity
Transparency, honesty, and accountability guide every decision we make.
People First
Supporting leaders and volunteers so organizations thrive.
Impact
Delivering ground-breaking change and excellence for our customers and communities.
Innovation
Improving fundraising and compliance through smart technology.
Community
Strong purpose-driven organizations create stronger neighborhoods.
Company
Loving where we work, the impact we create, and the communities we serve.
The People Behind the Platform
Meet Our Team
A passionate group of builders, operators, and community advocates who wake up every day excited to help organizations thrive.
Marc Alexander
Co-Founder & CEO
Driven by a single act of generosity, Marc built Lite Raise to help organizations focus on their mission, not paperwork.
Josh Alexander
Co-Founder & COO
Josh ensures day-to-day operations run seamlessly so every client gets the support they need.
Yaro Shtyha
Co-Founder & CTO
Yaro architects the technology behind Lite Raise, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions.
Maheel Luqman
Software Developer
Maheel crafts reliable, polished features that organizations depend on every day.
Tanisha Francis
Software Developer
Tanisha builds intuitive experiences that make fundraising and compliance feel effortless.
Arjun Thind
AI Software Developer
Arjun brings AI-powered intelligence to the platform, helping organizations work smarter.
Eric Cheung
Director of Analytics
Eric turns raw data into actionable insights that drive better decisions for our clients.
Neil Angra
Data Analyst
Neil uncovers trends and patterns that help organizations understand and grow their impact.
Made with passion by the Lite Raise team
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