SANDY, Utah, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arbiter, the unified platform for K–12 athletics and activities management, today announced its acquisition of Vertical Raise, a leading fundraising organization serving schools nationwide.
Vertical Raise is recognized for combining modern fundraising technology with hands-on project management to help schools run effective, high‑participation campaigns. Over the past five years, Vertical Raise has supported tens of thousands of teams and schools, delivering an average of 37% more per fundraiser through its best‑in‑class digital campaigns and the Funds Manager Pro platform.
This strategic move strengthens Arbiter’s commitment to supporting schools, families, and communities by integrating high‑performance, technology‑enabled fundraising into its growing suite of solutions, which already includes registration, payments, scheduling, facilities, and website management.
“Fundraising is an essential part of youth sports and a natural extension of how Arbiter can further serve families and schools,” said Kyle Ford, CEO of Arbiter. “By welcoming Vertical Raise into our organization, we can deliver even more tools and more coordinated support to schools, while maintaining continuity in the products and teams they trust today.”
“Schools and teams need fundraising that’s simple, secure, and proven,” said Paul Landers, CEO of Vertical Raise. “Our combination of automated digital outreach, personalized pages, and enterprise‑grade controls through Funds Manager Pro helps programs raise more money in less time. Now as part of Arbiter and their network of schools, leagues and families, we are excited to help even more teams and programs thrive.”
Rodney Evans, Porter High School’s Athletic Director in Porter, TX, illustrates the appeal of Vertical Raise’s solution: “This is my fifth time using Vertical Raise, and as always, they have proven to be the best fundraising platform I’ve ever worked with. Their team is consistently outstanding—knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly easy to partner with. The setup process is seamless, and the results are immediate; as soon as the fundraiser launches, supporters begin rolling in. I will absolutely continue using Vertical Raise to help our program grow, succeed, and achieve our goals.”
Vertical Raise’s leadership and operations will remain intact, with Landers continuing to lead the fundraising business.
About Arbiter
Arbiter is the trusted platform behind school and state operations, supporting over 20,000 schools, 4,500 leagues and associations, and 7 million families nationwide. For more than 40 years, Arbiter has powered the core operations of K–12 athletics and school activities—from registrations and payments to scheduling, websites, and facilities—through one unified platform. Learn more at www.arbiter.io.
About Vertical Raise
Founded in 2018, Vertical Raise partners with schools and programs to deliver technology-enabled fundraising supported by experienced coaches, helping teams and groups reach their goals with confidence and consistency.
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