Sport teams are always looking for new ways to raise money. Too much of the time, fundraising falls on already busy parents. Here is an idea to put it back in the hands of the kids!
Hold a sponsor the player contest. Have each player solicit a list of people who are willing to contribute a pledge amount for games won [...]
beyond giftwrap & cookie dough sales
Category Archives: Youth Group Fundraisers
Sponsor a Player – Sports Fundraiser
Fundraising for Band Uniforms
Looking for a fundraising idea to raise money for new uniforms? If so, here is a unique idea to consider!
HickeryRecord.com reported on an ingenious way to make money for new band uniforms. The old uniforms at St. Stephens High School are being turned into commemorative pillows. It’s the idea of the St. Stephens band boosters. [...]
A Coaches Guide to Sports Fundraising
By Jordan Kern
I’m delighted to share with you some important “insider” information concerning sports fundraising that I’ve learned from working in this industry for 20 years. During challenging economic times like these, successful fundraising is vitally important because it gives athletes the resources they need to achieve their goals.
My company has helped over 17,000 college, [...]
Spring Yard Clean-Up – Unique Fundraising Idea
Spring is a long awaited EVENT in many parts of the country! It is also a time to have to get out in the yard and prepare it for the upcoming season. This is difficult for many people, some because of age or health problems, and others simply because of limited time. This presents a [...]
Bible Trivia Night – Religious Fundraising Idea
If you are raising money for a church youth or missions group, a Bible Trivia Night would be a great way to have fun night yet still raise money for your group!
Ask for people to register in groups….by families, friends, small home groups, or any group that would like to play together as a team.
Charge an [...]
Traveling Rednecks
This is a great fundraiser and is super easy to set up. All you need is a pickup truck loaded with some tacky yard decorations. Think falling apart plastic lawn chairs, an old toilet, and an old car part or two, etc. Make sure that you dress the part in raggedy clothes. Print up an [...]
Treasure or Turkey Fundraiser
This creative fundraiser will work any place where there is a gathering of people. For example, hold it during half-time at a high school game.
Let people’s curiosity help you raise money for your cause, after all curiosity killed the cat.
Have your group bring a wrapped package, big or small, to the auction. They can place [...]
Team T-Shirts – Creative Fundraiser
Here is a unique idea to raise funds for your group! Have the group/team members design and paint t-shirts to sell at games or functions. In the recent sports events I have been to lately, I have seen many teens wearing t-shirts that were obviously home made, and probably fun to make! This is a [...]
Hoops for Hope – Creative Fundraiser
Here is a great fundraiser for a basketball team….and also a way to teach the value of giving back to our youth. Have a hoops contest to raise money for a cause. Have the team choose a charity to support, then organize a free throw contest. Have each team member ask for sponsorship depending on [...]
Reality TV Fundraiser
Reality TV - how are we all pulled into watching it. Instead of watching it, why not use it as a creative fundraising idea for two charities.
Teams are formed, and over several weeks, tasks are given, such as selling baked goods, or putting on a talent show, and for each task half of the money raised is [...]
