FUNDRAISING FOR SPORTS TEAMS
Make this season one to remember with RaiseRight sports team fundraising
Sports fundraising made easy with the #1 gift card fundraiser
Sports teams have trusted RaiseRight to fundraise
for more than 25 years. Here’s why people love it.
Earn 5x more than other sports team fundraisers
The highest earning sports team on RaiseRight's platform raised $91,837 in 2023.
Flexible, free programs that meet your team’s needs
RaiseRight makes it easy to maximize, track, and reward your gift card fundraising. And with no program costs or fees, you keep what you earn.
Unlimited earning potential with no restrictions
Families can raise more than $1,000 in a single year to go toward whatever your team needs.
Year-round fundraising, without extra effort
Families help your sports team earn by using gift cards for their everyday purchases, so there’s no event setup, no door-to-door selling, and no unnecessary elbow-grease.
Everyday earning through everyday spending
Raise money just by buying gas, groceries, and other necessities, so there’s no need to shell out extra for things you don’t need.
Brands give back generously
More than 750 brands give back an average of 6% of each gift card, so no matter your taste or budget, you can make an impact.
Fundraising for your favorite sports
A win-win for you and your team
See how Kelli, an ice hockey association fundraising manager, is using RaiseRight to alleviate expenses for fellow families.
How Gift Card Fundraising Works
You get the full value of the card. Shop from 750+ popular brands.
The brand gives back and the earnings from your participants are distributed to your school.
Use funds for whatever you need, like tournament costs, equipment, uniforms, and more.
No-limit sports fundraising means more money for
Uniforms and equipment
Travel and transportation
Tournament fees
League fees
End of season celebrations
Field and gym rentals
"When my son started hockey and RaiseRight was offered as a way to lower our bill, we decided to try it. That made a huge difference for us because it was convenient and easy. Now that we have a second child playing, it has helped a ton with our bill. All of those weekends traveling for sports, we can use hotels.com, restaurants, groceries and gas...things we have to do anyway, but now we earn money toward something our kids love to do!"
Heidi, fundraises for her children’s sports teamsTop 10 fundraising ideas for sports teams
Participating in youth sports can be costly, with US families spending up to $40 billion annually—an average of $883 per child per season—in 2022. Despite these expenses, the lifelong benefits of youth sports are undeniable. That's why effective fundraising efforts are crucial for maintaining active teams and fostering healthy habits. Below, we’re sharing 10 exciting and unique youth sports fundraising ideas to meet your team’s goals (and have some fun along the way).
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Gift card fundraising
RaiseRight gift card fundraising is popular among sports teams due to its simplicity and effectiveness—you can earn up to five times more than traditional methods with less ... effort. Simply buy and use gift cards for everyday purchases, like gas, groceries, sports gear, dining out, or travel, and your team receives a percentage back (1-20%) with every gift card purchase. With hundreds of brands available, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Adidas, Amazon, and more, it’s easy to integrate this fundraising solution into your daily routine.
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Live auction
If you haven’t been to one before, you’re in for a treat. A live auction, with a fast-rapping auctioneer and flashing paddles, can be a raucous occasion. The excitement of ... bidding, combined with knowing the money is going to your cause, can lead to excellent earnings for your sports team. To make it a success, include at least one big-ticket item to promote, hire a professional auctioneer, sell items that attendees can see or easily understand, or schedule a preview time for everyone to inspect the goods beforehand.
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Silent auction
Enhance your youth sports fundraiser with a silent auction—pair this with other events like live auctions, restaurant nights, or end-of-season banquets. ... Collect one to three dozen donated items, ranging from practical to quirky, like themed gift baskets, vacation rentals, artwork, photography sessions, or singing telegrams. Reach out to contacts or local businesses for donations to ensure a diverse and exciting array of auction items.
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Chore squads
If your team members and families are willing to get their hands dirty, how about a chore squad? You can either ... advertise or auction services for set dates and send several volunteers to handle big chores in a single day. Chore ideas include seasonal yard cleanup, window cleaning, garage or basement clean-out, or even a full housecleaning.
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Ongoing sponsorships
Tap into your team's family connections, professional networks, or locally owned businesses for sponsors. Cold calling can also ... yield fruitful partnerships. Sponsors could benefit from logo placement on uniforms or banners, or ad placements on website ads or social media. Or, partner with local businesses for use of their establishment, such as post-game group meals at a restaurant. Look for a volunteer with marketing or sales expertise to head up this effort.
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Limited sponsorship
If securing ongoing sponsorship is challenging, propose one-day or one-week events to local businesses. They would ... donate a portion of sales during that period, while team supporters attract customers. This approach enhances the business’ community presence and can effectively convert visitors into loyal customers. Pitch this to places like restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, or sporting goods stores.
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All-you-can-eat meals
Utilize community spaces like schools or churches with kitchen facilities to organize dining events (and skip the middleman). Offer options such as ... pancake breakfasts, chili dog lunches, spaghetti dinners, or ice cream sundae bars. Maximize attendance by aligning meal events with pop-up events or sporting events. For this idea, you’ll want to enlist someone who knows how to coordinate mass dining (think caterer or restaurant manager) to plan the budget, shop, prep, and manage volunteers to make it come together.
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Organize a tournament
Consider hosting a golf tournament for fundraising if you have access to a course, knowledgeable volunteers, and a sizable participant pool. Ensure thorough ... planning, advertising, and prizes for winners. Alternatively, explore mini golf, Scrabble, bowling, axe throwing, or basketball tournaments if golf isn't of interest.
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Organize a tailgate party
Host a ticketed tailgate party before one of your team's events or a professional sporting event near you. Tailgate fundraisers range from ... simple hot dogs to catered affairs and are adaptable based on level of promotion and prep. Enhance the tailgate with games (like cornhole, beer or water pong, or Jenga), face painting, raffles, or a bounce house. Sell merchandise like battery-operated fans or team sweatshirts if venue regulations allow.
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Team photo gifts
Among youth sport fundraising ideas, team photo calendars are a tried-and-true practice. Take it a step further by ... offering other photo-based gifts like holiday ornaments, t-shirts and clothing, blankets, mugs or water bottles, or canvas prints. It's easy to work with an online vendor to expand your sales potential and add variety to your fundraising efforts.
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