Cheer fundraising ideas
Need some new cheerleading fundraising ideas to excite friends, family, and your own team members? Whether you're looking to raise funds for new cheer squad uniforms or to cover competition fees, we've got just what you need to succeed.
From raffles to concession stands, these are some of the best fundraising campaign ideas for cheerleading squads to help spring your team and community into action.
Battle of the food trucks
Partnering with food trucks is a great way to reach your fundraising target. Discover how to secure corporate sponsorships.
Adopt-a-room
Yard raking
Follow best practices for volunteer recruitment to build a loyal community of supporters ready to pitch in for yardwork and more.
Pool party
To make this fundraising event even more of a hit, sell summery snacks and drinks, too. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Pool volleyball tournament
Teacher spelling bee
To make this event virtual or hybrid, livestream it from your event page for attendees to watch from home.
Staff vs. students
Multicultural fair
Hot chocolate stall
Make it easy for supporters to pay for their drinks as you make them with scan-to-donate, Venmo, and other seamless payment options.
Open mic night
Culture day
Drag bingo
Pet therapy
Charge an entry fee and sell inexpensive extras like dog and cat treats. Be sure to offer multiple ways to purchase treats in-person like scan-to-donate and Venmo!
Donation matching
Matching gifts create an enormous incentive for supporters who understand that they can automatically double (or even triple or quadruple!) their impact for your cause.
International Women's Day fundraiser
Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or hybrid, raise more and stress less with easy online registration, mobile app check-ins, and live display
Ski-a-thon
Pride flag decoration party
Make the silent auction process as smooth as possible with mobile bidding tools that enable supporters to participate right from their phones.
Maze for a cause
Charge an entrance fee to walk the maze, and make transactions easy with scan-to-donate and Tap to Pay options.
Sponge toss
Sledding course
Spring cleaning
The guessing game
Use scan-to-donate to send guessers directly to your donation page for easy on-the-spot giving. Print the QR code onto a poster, or display it on a tablet or screen on your stand.
Frequently asked questions
What are cheerleading fundraisers for?
Cheerleading fundraisers support various needs and expenses associated with running a cheerleading program. These fundraisers help cover the costs of uniforms, necessary gear, travel expenses, and even competition fees.
What are the best cheer fundraising ideas?
The best cheer fundraising ideas range from dance-a-thons to selling cheerleading merchandise like pompoms and foam fingers. Other classic fundraising techniques, like teaming up with local businesses or hosting bake sales at school sporting events, are often successful, too. Ultimately, the best cheer fundraising idea is the one that excites and engages your community members.
How do I ask for cheerleading donations?
When asking for donations for your cheer team, make sure to target the right audience, explain your goal, showcase your impact, and express gratitude. Don’t forget to personalize and diversify your outreach. That means using different channels to contact supporters, including social media, emails, texts, and even phone calls.
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