Lite Raise
Fundraising and compliance, built for nonprofits.
www.literaise.com
Lite Raise is a social tech company providing an all-in-one operating system designed to streamline fundraising, donor tracking, and regulatory compliance for nonprofits and community organizations. The platform replaces complex administrative tasks with custom software that simplifies reporting and campaign execution. By automating core compliance and operations, Lite Raise empowers mission-driven leaders to focus on scaling community impact.
“Melanie de Vries is an integral member of our team. Her strategic insight and hands-on guidance sharpened our business model, our go-to-market plan, and our sales approach, and set us up to scale our support for Michigan nonprofits.”- Marc Alexander, Lite Raise Founder & CEO
Key Accomplishments
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Integrated donor + compliance tracking
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Michigan + IRS filing compliance tools
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Multi-chapter organization accounts
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0% platform fee on donations
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Stripe + PayPal, incl. recurring gifts
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Named 2025 Most Valuable Entrepreneur by Corp! Magazine
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Featured TEDxPontiac Speaker
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Macomb County 40 Under 40 Recipient
Michigan SBDC Assistance
Tech Team Consulting
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Strategic Planning
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Business Strategy
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Go-to-Market Strategy
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Financial Planning
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Customer Discovery
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Investor Pitch Preparation
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Legal Counsel
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Product Development
Additional Support Form
- Velocity
- Michigan SBDC Tech Team
- Black Tech Saturdays
- SBAM
Published October 2026
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