Baseball fundraising ideas
Get ready to hit a home run for your league’s fundraising efforts using these simple and fun baseball team fundraising ideas. Whether you need to cover equipment costs or finance travel expenses for tournaments, these ideas will help you knock your fundraising goals out of the park.
Bingo night
In the lead-up to your fundraising event, entice attendees with campaign updates featuring teasers of some of the prizes at stake.
Movie night
Use Givebutter’s fundraising event tools like online ticket sales, mobile app check-ins, and in-person payments to make it easier for you and your supporters.
Street food stand
Partner with a local restaurant or food truck, or set up your own stall for the day. Want to strike up a relationship with a local restaurant? Use our sponsorship proposal guide to get started!
Tie-dye fundraiser
If you produce a large volume lot of tie-dyed items, create a donation form or buy-now auction to sell them to your community!
Holiday-grams
Customize your donation form with custom fields to collect all the details you need—such as the recipient’s name, a personalized, heartfelt holiday message, and where the gram should be delivered.
Lip sync competition
Sell tickets for this fundraising event online, streamline check-in, and accept extra donations with the same easy platform.
House party
Sell event tickets online in advance, check guests in with our mobile app, and use Tap to Pay and Venmo donations to accept latecomers on the spot.
Mystery art show
Charge an entrance fee and invite supporters to purchase pieces all at the same price—without knowing who their artist is until the end of the event!
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Create teams to add some fun competition into the mix—and bring in more donations!
Harvest dinner party
Crowdfunding campaign
Be sure to follow crowdfunding best practices in order to make your campaign an even bigger success!
5k walk/run
Street clean up
Work with local businesses to sponsor the day and encourage donations towards your charity or group.
Virtual gala
Back-to-school sale
Customize online tickets with the name and image of each product, so your supporters can easily choose between the items on sale.
Food truck smorgasbord
Themed auction
Asking for items to sell at your auction can feel daunting at first, so use this silent auction donation request guide to help you build relationships and attract amazing donations.
Baseball bingo
Student art auction
All you can eat buffet
A free event ticketing platform can help you organize and manage your evening and check people in from your mobile device without any stress.
Bring your pet to work day
Superhero training camp
After your event, use email marketing software to share your gratitude with participants and volunteers along with pictures you captured of the day!
Pajama run
Skate-a-thon
Leading up to your event, encourage your participants to create their own peer-to-peer fundraising pages, which they can personalize with their own stories and updates.
Holiday market
Use engaging fundraising event features to make it an enjoyable experience for all—with easy online ticket sales, on-the-spot donations, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How can I raise money for baseball?
Raising funds for baseball takes many forms, from easy events like car washes and bake sales to social media challenges and even concession stand sales during games. You can also seek sponsorships from local businesses or host larger events like golf tournaments.
What are the best baseball fundraising ideas?
Some of the top fundraising ideas for baseball teams include hosting a home run derby, organizing a baseball-themed trivia night at a local restaurant, and selling team merchandise. Additionally, you can hold silent auctions or sell raffle tickets to raise money for your team.
How does a baseball calendar fundraiser work?
One of the most popular baseball fundraising ideas, a baseball calendar fundraiser is a custom wall calendar you create that features photos of players, coaches, and memorable moments from the season. Team members then sell these calendars to friends, family, and other community members. The proceeds from calendar sales help fund team expenses such as equipment, uniforms, travel costs, and facility rentals.
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