CLAREMORE, Okla. – Rogers State Athletics has announced a three-year deal with Vertical Raise as a preferred fundraising partner.
 
"We are very excited to add Vertical Raise as the preferred fundraising partner for RSU Athletics," said Dr. Chris Ratcliff, Rogers State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. "Shawn Tiemann has been an incredible asset for several of our teams and their fundraising initiatives over the years and has played a key role in our efforts to fundraise for the Case Athletic Performance Center. We look forward to this partnership and the new heights it will bring to our department in the years to come."
 
Since Oct. 2024, Vertical Raise has helped RSU athletic programs raise over $100,000. Led by longtime RSU basketball play-by-play broadcaster and Tulsa Area representative Shawn Tiemann, Vertical Raise has made a significant impact on the Hillcats Athletic Department through individual fundraising initiatives for teams. This includes more than $13,000 raised for the "Building Champions Campaign" supporting the Case Athletic Performance Center.
 
"Vertical Raise is super excited to serve as the preferred fundraising partner for RSU Athletics," Tiemann said about the partnership. "It became a natural fit due to already working with several of the programs on campus in Claremore. The growth in athletics has been amazing to watch for the last 20 years, but especially since the move to NCAA Division II and the MIAA. There isn't an athletic department in the country that works as hard as this one does in providing for its student athletes. They're truly building high-character, quality people in all the programs. It's an honor to play a small part in the Hillcats success."
 
ABOUT VERTICAL RAISE
Based in Boise, Idaho, Vertical Raise is a leading online fundraising platform that uses advanced technology and a proven mix of email, text, and social media campaigns to maximize its clients' fundraisers' reach.
 
Their success relies on best-in-class email deliverability, detailed tracking, and the full personalization of each participant's page. By combining this proprietary system with experienced and passionate fundraising coaches, Vertical Raise has established itself as the most effective fundraising platform available. For more information, visit Vertical Raise | Elevate Your Programs Online Fundraising To New Heights