Creative Fundraisers for High School Sports Team
Fundraising is a must for any sports team, and it can be a lot more fun and creative than you think! We just had our Centennial Varsity football team hold a fundraiser at Centennial Subaru here in Vegas, and it was a huge success! We raised over $900! Centennial Subaru has been a huge asset to our team this year, buying swag for the games, giving us their space for the car wash, and also holding a tailgate for our first home game coming up shorty! If you’re looking for inspiration to boost your team’s funds, here are some creative fundraisers that can help you hit your fundraising goals, just like we did!
1. Car Dealership Fundraiser
Let’s kick things off with what worked for us! Partnering with a local car dealership, like Centennial Subaru, can be a win-win situation. Subaru loves to support our local team! It was a fun way to get the boys out in the community. The dealership let us set up shop and use their carwash and the boys did tire shine and drying!
2. Tailgate Party
Since tailgates are already part of the sports culture, why not turn them into a fundraising event? You can sell tickets for entry. Centennial Subaru is helping with that as well. They are renting a foot truck for us and allowing us to sell tickets to the tailgate. You could even charge for food and drinks if you wanted to. Maybe do a raffle while you’re there. Tailgates are casual, fun, and perfect for bringing the community together to support the team. Also, who doesn’t love a good BBQ or food truck lineup?
3. Sponsor-a-Player
This is a classic, but still on brand with the creative fundraisers, it never gets old. Each player finds sponsors in their family members, neighbors, or local businesses to donate a certain amount per touchdown, gift baskets, or things like that. It’s a great way to motivate players to get out in the community by talking with local businesses. You can also spice it up by adding a friendly competition among the players to see who can raise the most money!
4. Sports Clinics or Camps
Why not share your team’s skills with the younger generation? Hosting a sports clinic or camp for kids is a great way to raise money and also you’re giving back to the community. Charge a registration fee, and the littles will get the opportunity to learn from the best – your team! It’s a great way to inspire the next generation of players.
5. 50/50 Raffle
Some schools allow this and some don’t but it’s an easy crowd pleaser. Sell raffle tickets during the games and at the end of the game you split up the pot. 50% goes to the winner and you get to keep 50%. Nice easy way to boost the funds.
6. Silent Auction
More creative fundraisers are silent auctions. Gather donated items from local businesses, team supporters, and parents, then host a silent auction. You can hold the auction during a game, a dinner, or even online. The things auctioned off are totally up to you. You can do gift cards, sports memorabilia, tickets to a show, things like that.
7. Game Day Program Ads or Banners
Sell ad space in your game day programs or banners that line the field. It’s a great way to involve the community and offer them a chance to show their support for your team.
Those are some creative fundraisers for you to use whether you’re looking to fund new uniforms, equipment, or an end-of-season banquet, these fundraiser ideas can help you reach your goals. Our experience with Centennial Subaru has been so amazing. We got a lot of No’s but we got some very important Yes’s. It’s as a reminder that with a little creativity and community spirit, you can get awesome results. So, get your team together, get the word out, and try your own creative fundraisers. Watch the funds grow!
