Why We Built This
The Problem We Saw
In small communities across Oregon, coaches and program leaders were spending nights and weekends running fundraisers that barely covered costs. They were selling overpriced candles, fighting for raffle ticket sales, and handing 15–30% of every dollar to a vendor who disappeared right after.
The fundraising model was broken — not because people weren't working hard enough, but because no one had given them a real system. They had effort. They lacked structure.
The Person Behind It
Built From the Field Up
Branden Bailey
Founder & CEO
I spent twelve years fundraising the hard way. I've run a dozen car washes — kids are terrible car washers, and we made about $20 an hour. I've stood in gyms counting cash boxes at 9pm. I've used the big platforms too, and they're great right up until the check arrives and 20% of it is gone.
I built NW Peak because massive companies raise money on the backs of athletes without being explicit about what they take. I'll make money on this company — I'm not pretending otherwise — but every decision here is built to leave as much as possible with the programs. That's the whole model, and it's in writing on our pricing page.
My favorite fundraiser is still a poker night — anything that gets my athletes working in the community we all belong to. The platform exists so the money side of that never eats another coach's season.
“You work too hard to hand 20–30% of your kids' fundraiser to a multi-million dollar company. We're your partner, not your line item.”
— Branden Bailey
The NW Peak Difference
What Makes Us Different
Take 15–30% in fees with payment processing buried inside.
One flat 6% platform fee — no license — that donors cover at checkout by default. Stripe's fee shown separately. Schools typically keep 100%.
You manage spreadsheets, prizes, and chaos.
We give you a system. It runs itself.
You depend on them to run every campaign.
You own the process after campaign one.
Coaches and parents burn out.
Athletes lead. Adults supervise. Not the other way.
Who We Work With
Who We Serve
Athletic Programs
Youth, club, high school, and college sports programs ready to run a structured campaign.
Activities & Fine Arts
Band, theatre, robotics, debate, and performing arts groups that need real funding.
Student Leadership
ASB, student government, and leadership programs building life skills through fundraising.
Community Organizations
PTO/PTA, booster clubs, and small nonprofits who are tired of the same old methods.
Our Commitment
Our Promise to You
If you choose to work with us, we will analyze your program's needs and never offer you a service that doesn't make sense for your program. Our company's interest isn't extracting maximum revenue — it's building strong foundational fundraisers that provide compliant and well-organized fundraising, backed by Oregon DOJ professional fundraising registration (PF-1811) and transparency at every step. The difference is with NW Peak you are not a customer. You are a partner.
Ready to Start?
Let's build a system your program can own.
Book a free strategy session — fifteen minutes on your program, your goals, and whether NW Peak is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch deck.