Sports fundraising ideas
Need a great fundraising idea for your team? Whether you're involved in football, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, badminton—or any other sporting activity—this list of fundraising ideas for sports teams will help you rally your community and reach your goals to ensure the success of your program.
Grants
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Pajama party
Home run derby
Costume contest
Field goal derby
Bowl-a-thon
Offer special prizes for the team that scores the highest points, has the most creative team name, or even the best team uniforms.
More money, no problems
Candy bar sale
Sell wholesale candy bars and sweet treats to your supporters, bring them to events, or have them out anywhere people might need a snack! Use peer-to-peer fundraising to foster a bit of friendly competition and easily keep track of supporters who have sold the most.
Lend a helping hand
In order to streamline the process and keep track of contributions, create custom labels for different donation amounts on a special fundraising page or donation form (e.g. $50 = 2 volunteer hours).
Alumni night
You name it
Pajama run
Rah-rah raffle
To attract the right audience, host a silent auction at your next spirited event with these experiences included!
Autographed jersey auction
Tailgate party
Shoot-a-thon
In this basketball fundraiser, each contestant pays a small entry fee to see how many baskets they can make in a short amount of time.
Celebrity guest appearance
Car wash
Pump-a-thon
Social media challenge
Learn more social media fundraising tips to take your efforts to the next level.
Sports clinic
Obstacle course
Color run
Virtual fun run
Frequently asked questions
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