Hassle-free booster club fundraising

One of the best ideas for booster club fundraising is to earn money on purchases you already ... make in your daily life—and with RaiseRight, you can! Raise money simply by having your supporters purchase gift cards or shop online (or both!) with hundreds of top brands like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. You can earn anytime, anywhere—in physical stores, while online shopping, and even during school breaks. Since the funds come directly from the brands themselves, you and your supporters don’t have to spend any extra money. Raise up to 5x more than traditional booster club fundraising ideas by using RaiseRight to pay for groceries, gas, and other expenses already in your budget.

The world is your oyster when it comes to raffle fundraising. You can raffle off themed gift ... baskets—Movie Night, Spa Day, Food Lovers—or choose gifts tailored to your club’s cause. For example, if you’re raising money for a school trip, raffle off an all-expenses-paid trip for one student. Fundraising for the school band? Raffle off concert tickets. If you can, get a local organization or community leader to donate the raffle prize.  

Everyone loves a sweet treat! That’s why bake sales are a tried-and-true fundraising option for ... many booster clubs. Choose small, portable baked goods (think cookies, brownies, and muffins) that are easy to package, then advertise your event widely—getting the word out is key to a bake sale’s success. You’ll also need to secure a physical space and recruit volunteers to help with the baking, the selling, and the advertising.  

Whatever program you’re fundraising for, consider having the kids volunteer to be car washers ... for a day. They won’t just have a blast—they’ll know that their hard work directly contributes to their sports team, marching band, or club. If you advertise in advance and choose a high-traffic area, you may be able to raise hundreds of dollars with a car wash. Just be aware of the downsides of a one-time, in-person event—you could be rained out or simply not raise as much as you anticipate. 

Designing and selling T-shirts can be a great way to get kids involved and excited about booster ... club fundraisers while also showing off team spirit. Sell jerseys for sports boosters, creative tees for clubs, or “Class of” gear for graduating seniors. Shirts that represent the school or your mascot are typically bestsellers year-round. Plus, T-shirts aren’t just popular with students—parents love to show support for their kids by sporting branded merch.

A win-win for your booster club and a local eatery, a restaurant fundraiser allows your ... community to enjoy dining out while also supporting your cause. Work with a local restaurant to establish a day when they can host the event and donate a portion of the profits to your booster club. A restaurant fundraiser could be a one-time event or a recurring agreement on select days throughout the year. To fundraise even faster, encourage supporters to purchase gift cards for the respective restaurant from your RaiseRight program, so you can raise more money with every meal.

Fun, memorable, and guaranteed to draw a crowd, a dunk tank is an especially effective ... fundraiser for sports boosters. Young athletes can show off their skills while raising money for new uniforms or equipment. You can incorporate a dunk tank fundraiser into an existing school event or community fair, or plan it just for the booster club. Just keep in mind that renting the tank takes a bit of coordination, and like other in-person events, there are potential downsides. 

Encourage some healthy competition for a good cause! A golf tournament is a classic sports ... fundraiser, but you can think outside the box. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, capture the flag—sports-based booster club fundraising ideas are nearly endless. For extra incentive, organize parent vs. child or teacher vs. student matches. Just remember: while tournaments are generally super motivating for kids, they may not be every adult’s cup of tea.

Fundraise for your drama club, band, or choir with a student talent show that highlights why ... arts programs are so worthy of being funded. Kids will love the chance to strut their stuff—almost as much as parents, teachers, family, and friends will love cheering them on. Even better? You can capitalize on the other revenue streams built into an event like this—consider selling concessions, T-shirts, raffle tickets, or RaiseRight gift cards. 

Pique bidders’ interests with high-value or trendy items, organize registrations, and let the ... donations roll in. Since you don’t need an auctioneer, you can hold this auction fundraiser in-person or online. Even still, it can be hard to drum up enthusiasm for items people may not necessarily want or need, so be sure to vet the interests of your community and supporters before kicking this off.