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Youth sports fundraising, made simpler
Ideas, templates and step-by-step guides for club directors, coaches and parents. No fluff, no cookie dough.
Why Fundraising Leaderboards Work for Youth Teams (and How to Keep Them Positive)
Leaderboards turn a team fundraiser into a game kids want to play. Here's why they work, and how coaches and directors can keep the competition healthy for every player.
Read the guide →When to Launch Your Team Fundraiser: A Season-by-Season Calendar for Youth Clubs
Timing can make or break a youth sports fundraiser. Use this season-by-season calendar to pick the best windows, avoid the worst ones, and plan the year.
Read the guide →Team Fundraising Letter and Text Templates You Can Copy and Paste
Ready-to-use fundraising texts, emails, social posts and thank-you notes for youth sports players and parents. Fill in the blanks and send.
Read the guide →How to Run an Online Team Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide for Club Directors
A practical, step-by-step plan for running an online youth sports fundraiser, from setting the goal to thanking supporters and announcing your champion.
Read the guide →How to Get a Local Business to Match Your Team's Fundraiser
A sponsor match can double what your youth sports team raises. Here's who to ask, what to say, and how to thank the business so they say yes again next season.
Read the guide →How to Choose a Team Fundraising Platform: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign Up
Comparing online fundraising platforms for your youth sports club? Ask these 10 questions about fees, payouts, privacy and setup before you commit.
Read the guide →How to Build a Youth Sports Scholarship Fund for Your Club
Rising costs keep some kids off the field. Here's how youth sports clubs can raise money for scholarships, set fair rules, and review applications with care.
Read the guide →How Parents Can Help Their Kid's Team Fundraiser (Without Being Pushy)
A practical guide for youth sports parents: how to help your player share their fundraising page, who to ask, what to say, and how to make it a good experience for your child.
Read the guide →Donor-Covered Fees, Explained: How Your Club Can Keep 100% of Every Gift
What "donor covers the fees" means in online fundraising, why most supporters say yes, and how it helps youth sports clubs keep every dollar a donor meant to give.
Read the guide →Donation Receipts for Youth Sports Clubs: What 501(c)(3)s and Other Clubs Need to Know
A plain-English guide to donation receipts for youth sports clubs, including what 501(c)(3) receipts should say, the $250 rule, and what changes if your club isn't a charity.
Read the guide →15 Youth Sports Fundraising Ideas That Don't Involve Selling Anything
Tired of cookie dough and candy bars? Here are 15 youth sports fundraising ideas that raise real money without inventory, deliveries or a garage full of boxes.
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