30 Fundraising Ideas for Booster Clubs
Posted by Sarah Pryor
Athletic booster clubs make sure sports teams have everything from adequate uniforms to upgraded facilities — and in turn, these clubs need support from the school community to raise money. Check out these 30 fundraising ideas to help finance the needs of athletic teams and their booster clubs.
Sports Events
- Burro Basketball - Have team members or key administrators play basketball while riding astride donkeys and sell tickets to the attraction. Riders will need helmets because donkeys can be unpredictable — but that's part of the fun.
- Home Run Derby - Great for baseball and softball team fundraisers, a home run derby is a fun way to show off your team's skills with some healthy competition. Invite local sponsors and charge admission for the event, which could have different rules depending on the number of participants or how long you want it to last. One popular format is giving each player 10 outs and keeping track of how many home runs he or she hits, eliminating players until a champion is crowned.
- 5K Fun Run - Get your team and your community fit with this simple-to-plan fundraiser. Charge entry fees and choose a route. Ask local businesses to sponsor prizes for winners. Genius Tip: Organize a 5K, 10K or fun run with these tips.
- Dance Marathon - This one is about stamina, not skill. Invite community members to pay an entry fee to come to dance their tails off, and whoever dances the longest wins a prize. Have staff or athletic team members act as judges who eliminate competitors if they stop moving.
