Teams & Boosters

Sports Fundraising Ideas That Energize Supporters

Blend athlete-led challenges, game-day revenue, and sponsorships to keep the season funded.

Athlete-led & P2P

  • Pledge-per-point or per-mile challenges
  • Team social “why I play” reels with donation links
  • Captain-led peer-to-peer pages with leaderboards
  • Season-long P2P pages with milestones and badges

Game-day revenue

  • 50/50 raffle or jersey raffle (where permitted)
  • VIP seating or parking passes as perks
  • Concession specials with sponsor underwrites
  • Merch bundle pre-orders tied to specific games

Events & clinics

  • Youth skills clinics hosted by the team
  • Alumni game with ticket + merch bundle
  • Golf or pickleball tournament with sponsors
  • Open practice night with Q&A and suggested donation

Sponsorship & recurring

  • Local business banners and shout-outs
  • Monthly “Booster Club” with insider updates
  • Match ask on every receipt + employer match CTA
  • Season ticket-equivalent perks for recurring givers

Season calendar

Pre-season

  • Pledge-per-point/mile pages live before first game
  • Season-long recurring “Booster Club” launch
  • Sponsor pitch with clear tiers (logo, shout-outs, banners)

In-season

  • Weekly “why I play” player reels with donation links
  • Game-day raffles/jersey auctions (where allowed)
  • Mid-season skills clinic for youth with ticket + merch

Post-season

  • Alumni game + social event with tickets and bundles
  • Recognition posts for top P2P fundraisers
  • Sponsor thank-you recap and renewal offers

Messaging templates

Launch (pledges)

“Back us this season: pledge $1 per point. Funds cover travel, gear, and clinics for local kids. Track your impact every game.”

Impact proof

“Because of you, the team funded new safety gear and a free youth clinic. Watch the recap in 30 seconds.”

Recurring ask

“Join the Booster Club at $15/month. Get inside updates, early merch drops, and recognition at Senior Night.”

Metrics to track

  • Average pledge per point/mile and total raised per game
  • P2P pages: activation rate, average raised, leaderboards
  • Conversion by device; fee coverage uptake
  • Recurring sign-ups from families, alumni, and fans
  • Sponsor ROI: impressions, shout-outs, event mentions

Run it with Expirely

Launch challenges, track pledges, automate receipts, and keep sponsors in the loop.

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