So your child’s sports season is about to start but the league is underfunded. This is a common problem faced in modern day America and one that has sparked many creative parents to come up with fundraising ideas that not only raise money, but provide a fun and community building experience.
During the warm spring and summer months, it is almost impossible to drive through your town on a Saturday or Sunday without seeing a car wash the promises to benefit a local sports team or league. This is possibly the most popular way teams raise their fundraising money. A sports team car wash is very simple to put together, as all you really need is access to a water source and a whole lot of soap and sponges! Other than that, it is pretty much up to the players to work their hardest to get those cars looking bright and clean. Usually, teams will assign a few players to busy cross streets, where they hold up handmade signs and cheer and dance for passing cars in an attempt to convince them to pull in and get a car wash. It is commonplace for these car washes to come without a price, rather they leave it up to the customer to decide how much they want to donate. This can be a great way to get people to give a bit more, as they feel the onus in on them to make a difference.
Another great way for teams to raise fundraising money is to go door to door throughout the community selling coupon books. A lot of times, different towns will have annual books filled with coupons of all the local restaurant, bars, groceries and hardware stores. In turn, they allow sports teams to head out into the streets and knock on doors in an attempt to sell the books in return for a portion of the proceeds. This is beneficial for everyone involved, as the people buying the books save money throughout the year on different purchases, businesses get customers they may not have otherwise be exposed to, and the teams get a portion of the proceeds on the sale of the books! This way, everyone walks away happy, a very important factor when it comes to fundraisers!
A creative way to raise money for a sports team is to sell temporary tattoos your team’s logo. This is a great way to build and show team and community pride, as those who purchase the item not only support the team financially, but show off their loyalty to the team with a marking on their body! These items can be purchased in bulk online for discount prices and then sold throughout the season to fans at games or other students in the hallway. They are a great product, as they are cheap and can be sold for as low as $1!
As the weather heats up, sports seasons are going to be in full swing. It is important to support the local teams and think of creative and fun ways to raise money, so our children can stay fit, active, and competitive!
