Nonprofit Impact
Initiative
Join 100 Nonprofits in Michigan for a 6-Month Growth Journey with Lite Raise
What is Lite Raise's Nonprofit Impact Initiative?
Lite Raise is proud to launch the Nonprofit Impact Initiative, designed to help 100 Michigan-based nonprofits scale their operations, amplify their missions, and create lasting change. As a participant, you’ll gain exclusive access to our Growth Subscription Plan, expert-led webinars, and personalized mentorship — all completely free for six months!
Fundraising Software
6 months of Lite Raise Growth Subscription Plan.
Meaningful Webinars
Access to webinars on marketing, fundraising, and scaling impact.
Access To Key Resources
Access to legal experts, financial experts, tech experts and more!
Are You Eligible?
If you’re a Michigan-based nonprofit committed to making a difference, this initiative is for you! Whether you’re tackling education, health, environment, or social justice, we’re here to support you on your journey
Checklist of eligibility criteria:
1) Must be a registered nonprofit organization in Michigan.
2) Committed to participating in all program activities.
3) Must complete the application form by the deadline.
Program Timeline
How the Program Works
A Step-by-Step Journey to Transform Your Nonprofit
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Step 1: Application Period (January 2 – March 15, 2025)
- The application process kicks off on Thursday, January 2, 2025, and will remain open until Friday, March 15, 2025. During this time, interested nonprofits can apply through our online form by sharing their mission, challenges, and vision for growth.
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Step 2: Selection & Announcement (May 2025)
- After careful review by our selection committee, 100 nonprofits will be chosen based on their potential for impact and alignment with the program’s goals. Selected organizations will be notified in May 2025 via email and public announcements.
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Step 3: Initiative Kickoff (June 2025)
- The program officially begins in June 2025 with an interactive kickoff event. Participants will meet program mentors, explore the resources available, and start their six-month journey to growth.
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Step 4: Six Months of Support & Growth (June – November 2025)
- Fundraising Software: Recipients will gain free access to Lite Raise’s Growth Subscription Plan for six months, offering advanced tools to optimize fundraising and donor engagement.
- Educational Webinars: Participate in expert-led webinars tailored to essential nonprofit focus areas, such as fundraising strategies, operational efficiency, and community outreach.
- Exclusive Resources: Access to key resources, including:
- Grant Opportunities: Guidance on finding and applying for grants to fuel your mission.
- Donor Networks: Introductions to donor communities that align with your mission.
- Professional Advisors: Complimentary sessions with nonprofit attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors.
- Leadership Development: Coaching sessions with experienced nonprofit leadership coaches.
- Marketing Support: Strategies from marketing experts to elevate your organization’s visibility.
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Step 5: Ongoing Support Post-Program
- Upon completion of the initiative in November 2025, nonprofits will retain access to the Lite Raise community network, ensuring continued support, collaboration opportunities, and resources to maintain momentum.
Apply Now and Join Us on the Path to Greater Impact
Every dollar counts and having the ability to increase the dollars coming in is invaluable for many families and organizations. This was a must have for us.
Having the ability to expand our reach and fundraising technology has been a great additional to the works we are doing for residents, leaders and organizations in our community
In an ever evolving world, it is great to have a software that keeps you up-to-date and competitive. Expenditures become streams of revenue which has been amazing.
Lite Raise is doing wonderful things for those in need of support for their futures. They made the onboarding process super easy and their team is so nice to work with. Just a wonderful group. I'm excited to see how they continue to grow!
In case you’re still wondering
Each plan includes:
Secure, Compliant, and Reliable
Now you can have the same fundraising abilities as the big companies with our customer software.
No Contracts or Other Fees
You only pay for your plan and when you use our software with no hidden fees.
Campaign Tracking
Follow each campaign through approval, funding and completion in a simple dashboard.
How does Lite Raise work?
Lite Raise gives organizations of all sizes the fundraising software used by larger organizations. Funds can now be raised and controlled by your organization for causes that relate to you.
I'm not tech savvy. Will I still be able to use Lite Raise?
Yes! Lite Raise is easy and adaptable for those with Low Tech or No Tech experience. We made the process simple and have a support team to help you every step of the way.
How will we receive the funds through the platform?
All funds through the platform will go into your Stripe or PayPal business account. We provide the software and you control the funds that go through your Lite Raise platform.
What can I raise money for?
You control the campaigns and causes that you can raise funds for within your organization.
How long does it take to get onboarded onto the Lite Raise platform?
Onboarding is simple and easy. Select the subscription that you would like, enter your payment method and you will receive your onboarding invite with platform and login credentials.
