DoAFundraiser guide
Sports Team Fundraising
Plan a sports-team fundraiser with a printed local-offer card, clear responsibilities, reviewed business offers, and straightforward communication with families.
Fit the campaign to the season
A team can plan a card campaign around its season calendar, family communications, and volunteer capacity. Decide who will manage the campaign, how supporters will receive the cards, and how the team will explain the campaign's purpose without promising a particular result.
Build a useful set of local offers
Invite nearby businesses to submit offers that make sense for the families and communities the team serves. Check that every offer is accurate, that its restrictions are clear, and that the business agrees to honor it before the organization approves it for the card.
Coordinate volunteers and distribution
Keep campaign tasks simple: one person can coordinate offer review, another can handle family updates, and the team can agree on a practical distribution plan. The organization controls its own card pricing and how it reports the use of funds.
Set expectations clearly
Participation by businesses and supporters varies. Explain what a card contains, how to use its offers, and who to contact about the team's campaign. DoAFundraiser provides campaign and card tools, not a guarantee of sales, sponsorship, or fundraising income.