Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TreeRaise, from launching your fundraiser to tracking verified impact.
Getting Started with TreeRaise
How do we start a campaign with TreeRaise?
Submit your information through our “Become a TreeRaiser” form. Our team handles campaign setup within 7 – 10 days, then provides you with a login link. Your supporters contribute digitally, choose their tree planting region, and impact is tracked in real time. No products, no delivery, no door-to-door sales.
Do we need upfront money to launch?
No. There are no upfront costs, setup fees, or financial risk. You only receive funds after supporters make contributions.
Can small organizations use TreeRaise?
Yes. TreeRaise works for organizations of any size. Whether you’re running a single classroom campaign, a local nonprofit initiative, or a faith community effort, the same platform and pricing structure applies.
How quickly can we launch a fundraiser?
We offer a turnkey setup with a comprehensive marketing strategy designed for a smooth and successful rollout.
While we can have your fundraiser technically set up within two business days, we strongly recommend implementing a thoughtfully guided launch plan over 7–10 days. This allows us to position your organization for maximum visibility, engagement, and overall success from day one.
Our team partners with you every step of the way to ensure your launch is strategic, organized, and impactful.
How much does our organization receive from each contribution?
Your organization receives 50% of every tree planting contribution. The other 50% covers verified tree planting, GPS and photo proof, CO₂ tracking, and platform operations. There are no setup fees, platform fees, or upfront costs.
Can I start a fundraiser at any time?
Yes!
To ensure exceptional service and strong market performance, we may limit the number of active fundraisers within a specific geographic area at any given time. We are fully transparent about this from the beginning and will work closely with you to determine optimal timing.
Additionally, to maintain quality and support, we are limiting new fundraiser enrollments to 100 total per week in 2026. Our priority is delivering outstanding service and results for every partner organization.
As we expand in 2027, we plan to scale thoughtfully to further grow our reach and impact while maintaining the high level of support our partners expect.
Are there minimum fundraising requirements?
No. There are no minimums, quotas, or upfront costs. Campaigns scale based on your organization’s capacity and goals.
Verification and Impact Tracking
How do we know the trees are actually planted?
TreeRaise partners with veritree, a leading reforestation verification platform. Trees are tracked using GPS data, on-the-ground monitoring, and project-level reporting to ensure accountability and accuracy.
How do we track impact?
veritree provides live dashboards showing trees planted, CO₂ sequestered, and GPS-verified planting locations. Your fundraiser dashboard tracks funds raised in real time.
Can supporters see the impact?
Yes. Supporters can view TreeRaise’s verified tree planting data through our dashboard at veritree. This shows total trees planted, GPS locations, photos, and CO₂ impact for all TreeRaise campaigns combined.
Where are the trees planted?
Trees are planted through our partner veritree in your choice of five regions: the United States, Haiti, East Africa, Brazil, or Canada’s Pacific Coast. All planting is verified with GPS coordinates and photo documentation.
As part of our long-term commitment to reforestation, we plan to double our reach by 2027, further exemplifying our dedication to environmental restoration and community impact.
For a deeper look at our work and impact with veritree, please refer to the official veritree partnership page.
How does veritree ensure the trees that are planted are protected?
Approximately 10% of the funding for tree planting goes to protecting the forest for the initial 3-5 years – the critical years where trees are most vulnerable. veritree also establishes buffer pools to cover any potential abnormal losses.
Beyond simply allocating money, veritree works closely with the local communities to showcase the immense value newly planted forests bring to their families. Through education and by involving them in the monitoring and reporting process, veritree finds local communities quickly develop a deep sense of ownership and pride over their trees, leading to effective management over the long-term, keeping forests not just alive, but keeping them thriving.
What do veritree's 3 levels of verification mean?
Level 1 – The first level of verification is complete once planting planters have submitted their planting form, activities, and applicable evidence through veritree’s Collect App.
Level 2 – During the second level of verification, planting site management (leads and supervisors) check the data and information submitted via a planting site review and data check.
Level 3 – The third and final level of verification is conducted by veritree. At this stage all submitted data and evidence is analyzed by their internal machine learning algorithms to check for accuracy.
How does veritree estimate its carbon sequestration rate?
veritree acknowledges that carbon accounting is extremely challenging and that accounting for carbon sinks is still an evolving practice.
veritree’s current estimates are based upon averages derived from a cross-section of studies conducted on mangrove ecosystems in equatorial regions focusing on countries in Southeast Asia and Africa, and Acadian ecosystems in Eastern Canada. According to veritree, the following variables are taken into consideration when they estimate carbon sequestration rate: i) species planted (including maturity age of the tree species), ii) forest type, iii) region, and iv) average tree survivability. Based on these variables, carbon sequestration is first calculated at the hectare level and includes above ground carbon (leaves, plant biomass, stumps, etc.), below ground carbon (roots, debris, etc.), and soil carbon (carbon that has been affixed to the soil). Carbon sequestration estimates are then quantified at the per tree level based on forecasted planting densities.
When primary data are not available, as a general rule of thumb, veritree uses a conservative set of secondary data, proxy data or assumptions to help ensure that they are not overestimating the carbon sequestration rate resulted from their projects. Moreover, veritree uses data collected at the site-level to validate or adjust their estimations and plans to continue to improve their estimation method through building partnership with academics in this space. veritree also currently does not offer carbon credits as part of their service due to uncertainties around carbon credits and accounting of carbon sinks.
While veritree has referenced credible academic papers to arrive at what they view to be their best estimate of carbon sequestration resulting from their project portfolio, they acknowledge there are limitations and uncertainties based on current estimation methodology. As such, veritee says they will continue to improve their estimation method through building partnership with academics in this space.
Source: Jones, Trevor G., Harifidy Rakoto Ratsimba, Lalao Ravaoarinorotsihoarana, Garth Cripps, and Adia Bey. “Ecological variability and carbon stock estimates of mangrove ecosystems in northwestern Madagascar.” Forests 5, no. 1 (2014): 177-205.
Benson, Lisa, et al. Mangrove Carbon Stocks and Ecosystem Cover Dynamics in Southwest Madagascar and the Implications for Local Management, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 31 May 2017, https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/6/190/pdf.
How much of an Impact can TreeRaise make?
2. To plant over 1 million trees by 2030 — if not sooner.
Program FAQs
How does TreeRaise work for nonprofits?
TreeRaise allows nonprofits to raise funds digitally while supporting verified environmental restoration. Plan for a minimum of 10 days from signup to launch. No physical products, inventory management, or delivery logistics.
Can TreeRaise support different nonprofit missions?
Yes. TreeRaise is mission-agnostic. Environmental restoration complements education, health, social services, faith outreach, and community development without overshadowing your core work.
How does TreeRaise work for faith communities?
Supporters contribute digitally through your campaign link. Each contribution plants verified trees through veritree and provides 50% back to your organization. No product sales, no door-to-door activity, no cash handling.
Can faith communities involve multiple ministries?
Yes. You can create teams for different ministries, groups, or initiatives within your congregation. Teams can track their progress within a single campaign.
How quickly can a school launch a TreeRaise fundraiser
Plan for a minimum of 7 to 10 days from signup to launch. Once your campaign is set up, you receive a shareable link and digital materials. No inventory, no product sales, and no cash handling.
How does TreeRaise support educators and reduce workload?
TreeRaise is designed to minimize administrative burden. Fundraising happens digitally, and educators have access to ready-to-use guides, templates, and optional classroom resources that connect fundraising to sustainability learning without adding extra work.
Does TreeRaise include curriculum?
Yes. Schools have access to optional, age-appropriate sustainability lessons and classroom activities organized by grade level: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Curriculum is supplemental and never required to run a fundraiser.
Can schools run friendly challenges or competitions?
Schools may choose to create friendly participation challenges using dashboard metrics. These are optional and designed to encourage engagement, not competition pressure.