For Immediate Release
January 30, 2026
Football Ontario Announces Vertical Raise as Official Preferred Fundraising Partner
Football Ontario Partners with Vertical Raise
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is pleased to announce a new partnership with Vertical Raise, who will serve as the organization’s Preferred Fundraising Partner for the next two years.
Through this partnership, Vertical Raise will provide Football Ontario member clubs, teams, and associations with access to industry-leading digital fundraising tools, enhanced platform features at no additional cost, and exclusive partner pricing designed to support sustainable program growth across the province.
Vertical Raise will work directly with Football Ontario and its membership to design and facilitate fundraising launches in collaboration with coaches, managers, and club leadership. The partnership also includes dedicated local support, with a designated Ontario-based representative assigned to assist organizations and provide in-person guidance where possible.
“Partnering with Football Ontario is a natural fit for Vertical Raise,” said Gerry Munday, Vertical Raise. “By helping teams raise significant funds with very little work, we’re able to reduce financial barriers to participation and deliver meaningful support to athletes, families, and football organizations across the province.”
Vertical Raise offers by far the easiest fundraising option available. The program makes it very easy for coaches, managers and clubs while only requiring 20 minutes of work in total from players and families. Vertical Raise has helped single teams raise over $20,000 in a fast and effective way that doesn’t require order forms, collections or deliveries. Vertical Raise is revolutionizing the way groups fundraise in Canada.
“This partnership with Vertical Raise is a strong fit for Football Ontario, the Team Ontario program, and our broader membership,” said Aaron Geisler, CEO of Football Ontario. “Our goal is to provide Football for All by reducing barriers to participation, and this collaboration will help both Football Ontario and our member organizations better support athletes, families, and communities across the province.”
The partnership reflects Football Ontario’s ongoing efforts to strengthen operational support for its membership while fostering long-term sustainability across tackle, flag, and high-performance football programs
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ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net
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