Crush your soccer fundraising goals

Engage your community (and have a ball) with this soccer fundraiser challenge. Allow anyone ... to sign up, considering different entry fees for players, students, parents, teachers, and more. Then, give each participant a certain number of tries for a penalty kick. Whoever scores the most goals is the winner. To drum up even more donations, you can offer the option to buy additional kicks. Make sure to have first-, second-, and third-place prizes in place, like trophies or gift cards from RaiseRight.

The best soccer fundraising ideas combine a love of the game with opportunities to raise ... money. One idea is hosting a soccer camp led by players and coaches for kids of all ages. This could be a summer camp, an after-school program, or an all-day weekend event. With a soccer camp, youth athletes can keep up their skills (even in the off-season), parents have somewhere to send their kids while at work, and the next generation of players can get a taste of what it’s like to make the team. Plus, if schools require students to complete volunteer hours, soccer camp can serve as a unique and enriching option.

Concession stands are tried-and-true fundraisers at soccer games. After all, you can’t go wrong ... with offering favorites during a game, like chips, candy, popcorn, and soft drinks. Team parents can also volunteer to contribute homemade baked goods, like frosted soccer ball cookies, which are sure to be a fan favorite! A concession stand is also the perfect place to sell team merch like T-shirts, pennants, lanyards, or bumper stickers. Make sure to leave out a tip jar and advertise what the proceeds are going to, such as new uniforms or competition fees—customers like to know how they’re supporting the team.  

Goal sponsorship takes a bit more coordination and planning than other soccer fundraisers, but ... it can come with a serious payoff. Ask local businesses or community leaders to sponsor your team by donating a certain amount per goal scored each season. Allow participants to choose from different sponsorship tiers, giving a low barrier to sponsorship while also opening the door for more generous donations. Sponsor-a-goal initiatives also help incentivize players who know that their hard work on the field will support their team financially.