RAISE was founded under the name "Impact Designs" in the summer of 2018.

In 2023, the general assembly expanded the association's scope of work and in that connection changed its name to "RAISE - Research & Action for Income Security" to better reflect a new focus on securing an income for all through access to decent jobs and social benefits.

In the annual reports for 2019-2022, the name of the association is therefore "Impact Designs", while from 2023 onwards it will be "RAISE".