No-fuss fundraising for cheer squads

Fundraising for cheerleading is supposed to be fun! And what’s more fun than learning ... how to cheerlead for a day? Your team can rake in the dough by selling tickets to a one-day choreography workshop where you teach basic stunts and cheers. Alternatively, you could spend a day inventing a simple cheer routine, then teach the moves to everyone who shows up. This type of event is perfect for younger kids, families, and anyone who may be interested in cheerleading.

If your squad will already be at the game, why not use the opportunity to raise some ... money? Pick up a few face painting kits, and you can deck out fans with custom, wearable art—before and after the game. Kids and parents alike can get involved in the painting. To maximize your potential for earning, make the face painting available by donation; you’d be surprised to see how generous people are when it’s for a good cause. 

Cheerleaders may be a staple at football and basketball games—but those players aren’t ... the only people who need some cheer. Many other organizations may be willing to pay for a cheerleading team to bring the energy, including track teams, community festivals, and even local businesses. Your team can create custom choreography, write an original chant, and run games designed to hype up the crowd. This cheerleading fundraiser can help you bring in hundreds of dollars in a single day.

With spirit grams, you can bring the pep to the people. Spirit grams are uplifting messages ... that supporters can send to cheerleaders, athletes, or other members of your school or community. To run a spirit gram fundraiser, have buyers write a personalized note to someone they want to cheer on, then deliver that message for a small fee. You can make the fundraiser even more enticing by attaching small gifts to the notes, such as candy or friendship bracelets.