Fundraising Strategy

Product Sales vs. Donation-Based Fundraising: Which Nets More

Product sales fundraisers feel safe, but they typically net only 40-50% of gross sales after cost of goods and vendor fees. Donation-based campaigns net 90% or more. This post breaks down the real math behind both models, when product sales still make sense, and how centralized reporting solves the tracking problem that pushes programs back to vendors in the first place.

How to Plan a Sports Fundraising Calendar

Learn how to build a full-season sports fundraising calendar that keeps campaigns organized, improves donor communication, and reduces last-minute stress. This guide walks coaches and athletic directors through setting goals, choosing campaign dates, planning outreach, managing multiple teams, and adjusting when fundraising falls behind.

Local Business Sponsorships for Group and Team Fundraising

Local business sponsorships are one of the most reliable ways to close a budget gap, but most teams approach them wrong. This guide covers how to structure tiered sponsorship packages, which businesses to target, how to make the ask, and how to manage sponsor relationships so they renew year after year.

Club Sports Fundraising: How to Cover Tournament Fees and Travel Costs

Running a club or travel sports team is expensive. This guide covers how to set a fundraising goal, pick the right methods, and run a campaign that generates serious dollars without falling on the shoulders of a few overworked parents.

What the Best Sports Fundraisers Have in Common (From 300+ Campaigns)

Fundraising for Youth Hockey: How to Cover Ice Time, Gear, and Travel

Youth hockey is one of the most expensive youth sports in North America. Ice time alone can run $300 to $500 per hour. Add in equipment costs, tournament fees, and travel, and a single season can cost a family $3,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the level of play.

Online Sports Fundraising vs. Traditional: What Actually Works

A straightforward comparison of online and traditional sports fundraising, with real numbers on cost, effort, donor reach, and results for coaches and athletic directors.

How Sports Team Fundraising Works in 2026: A Complete Guide

Learn how sports team fundraising works in 2026, from setting goals to collecting payments. A practical guide for coaches, ADs, and club managers.

How to Build a Fundraising Calendar That Works for Your Entire Athletic Department

Running multiple sports programs means managing multiple fundraising windows without cannibalizing each other. This post shows how athletic directors can build a year-round calendar that keeps campaigns organized and donor fatigue low.

Why Most School Fundraisers Underperform and What to Do About It

Underperforming campaigns usually share a few common problems: unclear goals, poor communication, and no system for following up with donors. This post identifies the root causes and offers practical fixes.

What a High-Performing Athletic Fundraising Campaign Looks Like

There are consistent patterns in programs that raise more year over year. This post breaks down the structure, timeline, and communication cadence that separates strong campaigns from average ones.

The Case for Running One Centralized Campaign Instead of Multiple Small Ones

Fragmented fundraising creates more work for administrators and less clarity for donors. This post explains why consolidating campaigns under one platform improves results and reduces volunteer burnout.

How to Set a Realistic Fundraising Goal for Your Athletic Program

Most programs set fundraising goals based on what they raised last year, not on what they actually need. This post walks athletic directors through a needs-first budgeting approach and how to translate that into a campaign target families will support.