Rakefet Unlimited

What Rakefet Unlimited does

Rakefet Unlimited is a Fresno, California-based vertical SaaS provider that builds CRM and full AR/AP accounting software specifically for synagogues and Jewish nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada. The company's core product, RakefetOnline-CRM, delivers member management, donor tracking, yahrzeit and lifecycle event handling, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting in a single integrated platform. The company also maintains Rakefet for Windows as an on-premises deployment option for congregations not ready to migrate to the cloud, preserving continuity from its predecessor Transparent Software era dating to the mid-1990s. The technology stack is built around a cloud-hosted database with a published API and an integration ecosystem spanning Stripe, PayPal, Twilio, Google Calendar, Venmo, Givebutter, and PayQuiq, allowing the platform to plug into modern payments, communications, and scheduling workflows used by religious organizations.

The business model is straightforward subscription SaaS priced at $149/month ($1,788/year) for new customers and $90/month ($1,080/year) for existing long-tenured accounts, with a demo-led, direct sales motion. Rakefet Unlimited is a small private company operating with 1–10 employees and has never disclosed an external funding round; it is led by Managing Director Melissa Wolfmann, who has held the role since 1999. Customer relationships span up to 30 years, indicating a stable, retention-led business anchored in deep vertical specialization rather than rapid customer acquisition.

Name

Rakefet Unlimited

Legal name

Rakefet Unlimited

Website

https://rakefetunlimited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rakefet Unlimited provides cloud-based CRM and full AR/AP accounting software for synagogues and Jewish nonprofits across the US and Canada. The 1–10 person Fresno, CA-based company sells subscription SaaS at $1,080–$1,788 per year per organization, supported by a payments and calendar integration ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue - New Users: Annual subscription at $149/month ($1,788/year) for new users, billed annually. Includes basic data migration (import/classify members, family relationships, donors, events, yahrzeits, journal entries, chart of accounts, and opening balances).
2. Subscription Revenue - Existing Users: Annual subscription at $90/month ($1,080/year) for existing users migrating to RakefetOnline-CRM. Existing user deal options available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rakefet Unlimited sells RakefetOnline-CRM, a cloud-based synagogue CRM and full AR/AP accounting suite that combines member relationship management, donor and member billing, online payment processing, yahrzeit tracking, and Jewish calendar features into a single platform for synagogues and Jewish nonprofits. The company also offers Rakefet for Windows, an on-premises Windows desktop variant with hybrid cloud access for congregations preferring local data storage. The platform is sold as an annual subscription with built-in data migration and personalized onboarding.

Product overview

Rakefet Unlimited offers two distinct products: RakefetOnline-CRM (cloud-based Synagogue CRM and Full Accounting Suite) and Rakefet for Windows (on-premises solution with hybrid online access). RakefetOnline-CRM is the primary cloud platform combining member relationship management with full AR/AP accounting functionality, member/donor billing, online payment processing, and Jewish calendar features. Rakefet for Windows serves organizations that prefer on-premises data storage or require offline capabilities, with an optional hybrid online access layer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RakefetOnline-CRM Cloud-based Synagogue CRM and Full AR/AP Accounting Suite that serves as a single source of truth for congregation membership and financial management. Includes member relationship management, accounts receivable/payable, online payment processing, Yahrzeit tracking, Jewish calendar integration, donor billing, fundraising, religious school tracking, and a secure member portal. Designed for synagogues and Jewish nonprofits across Orthodox, Conservadox, Conservative, Reform, and Jewish Renewal denominations in the US and Canada. Sold as an annual subscription at $149/month for new users and $90/month for existing users, with basic data migration included.
• Rakefet for Windows On-premises synagogue management database and accounting solution for organizations requiring a Windows environment or preferring to keep data on-premises. Includes the same CRM and AR/AP accounting features as RakefetOnline-CRM, with a hybrid online access option for synagogues not ready to fully migrate to the cloud.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates need for redundant CRM and accounting software, saving cost on multiple subscriptions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration for processing credit card and ACH transactions. Members and donors can set up recurring payments through the Member Portal using Stripe.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration for member and donor payments. Provides alternative payment method for online transactions.
• TwiliocoreTechnology or IntegrationText messaging integration for synagogue communications with members and donors. Enables automated and bulk text messaging capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPSP): General-purpose nonprofit CRM with fundraising, program management, and accounting integrations used by many large nonprofits. Represents the broad incumbent threat Rakefet competes against by offering simpler, vertical-specific software at a fraction of the price.
• Pushpay: Digital giving, engagement, and church management platform serving thousands of faith communities. Adjacent competitor offering online giving (like Rakefet's Stripe/PayPal flows) and congregational admin, with expanding reach into synagogue and Jewish organization segments.

Direct peers

• ChaverWare: Synagogue management software serving Orthodox and Jewish day schools with membership, billing, and Hebrew calendar functionality. Closest direct competitor to Rakefet's all-in-one CRM plus AR/AP accounting suite.
• ROI Community (formerly ROI CRM): CRM built specifically for Jewish nonprofits, synagogues, and day schools. Competes head-to-head with Rakefet on member management, fundraising, and donor engagement within the same niche.
• ShulCloud: Cloud-based membership, billing, and communication platform purpose-built for synagogues. Directly competes with RakefetOnline-CRM in the same vertical, offering member management, online payments, and event tools to Orthodox and mainstream congregations.

Emerging players

• Wild Apricot: Membership management software for associations, clubs, and small nonprofits, covering member database, dues billing, events, and a member portal. Comparable to Rakefet's membership-plus-billing functionality for small congregational customers.
• IconCMO: Church and religious organization management software with member tracking, giving, and accounting features. Comparable as a vertical faith-based CRM/accounting suite, though targeted at Christian congregations rather than synagogues.
• Tithe.ly: Giving, messaging, and church management app widely used by faith-based nonprofits. Competes on online donation processing and member engagement features overlapping with Rakefet's online payment and member portal capabilities.
• Neon CRM: Cloud CRM built for nonprofits, offering donor management, membership, events, and online giving. Comparable to Rakefet's combination of CRM and payment processing for the nonprofit segment, though not Jewish-specific.
• Bloomerang: Donor management and fundraising CRM for small and mid-sized nonprofits. Overlaps with Rakefet on donor tracking, giving history, and member engagement, though lacks the integrated AR/AP accounting suite that Rakefet provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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