Football fundraising ideas
Looking to raise funds to cover equipment costs or finance travel expenses for away games? Look no further. We've got plenty of fun fundraising ideas for football teams to help you score a fundraising touchdown.
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Cornhole tournament
Gather your community for a friendly cornhole tournament. Set a donation amount to participate, and don’t forget prizes for the winning team.









Sell merch
Branded T-shirts, sweaters, shorts, or water bottles are a great way to raise cash and advertise your organization. Set up an online store and sell merch at community events.









3-v-3 tournament
Whether it’s soccer, volleyball, or basketball, organize a fast-paced 3v3 tournament where teams compete to hit a set score or time limit. Require a minimum donation to enter and sell tickets for spectators to cheer them on.









Singing telegram
Unleash your inner performer with a singing telegram! Cast willing team members to be singers, and and sell performances for a set donation amount.









Skills clinic
Offer a skills clinic for your team members and their friends. Charge a registration fee, and accept donations during the event. Don’t forget to sell concessions and merchandise!









Sponsor my uniform fundraiser
Bring your A-game to a uniform sponsorship drive!
Create a fun, easy sponsorship form so players can rally support from friends and family to help cover uniform costs——because looking sharp on the field starts with a little team spirit (and a lot of love from your biggest fans).









Team dance-a-thon sponsorship
Bust a move for a good cause!
Host a dance-a-thon where players collect sponsorships to keep their feet moving for hours on end. Sounds easy? Think again—these marathons can go 12+ hours!
Get ready to groove, rally support, and dance your way to your donation goal.









Locker room tour
Offer fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience that brings them closer to the team. The tour can feature team rituals, player gear, strategy boards, and even pre-game routines.









Fantasy football draft party
Host a live draft event where participants pay an entry fee to join a fantasy football league, with proceeds benefiting your team or program. Set the scene with big screens and food vendors!









Sports team car wash
Host a car wash where team members do the washing in their uniforms! Schedule players in shifts and offer premium wash packages for higher donations.









Autographed jersey auction
Connected to the right people? Procure and auction off autographed jerseys (or other memorabilia) to your supporters. You’d be surprised how willing athletes are to offer their signature for a good cause! Take advantage of intuitive auction software for simple and easy bidding, custom item descriptions, and more—no matter if your auction is in-person or completely virtual.









Grants
Research grants that you can apply for to fund your nonprofit organization or project. Be sure to create a stand-out grant proposal in order to impress grantmakers!









Costume contest
Throw a themed costume party to match the season or holiday and award prizes for the best costumes! Sell tickets to your fundraising event online and partner with local sponsors to offset costs and spread the word.









Field goal derby
Invite fans to donate to see how many field goals they can make in a minute (use a smaller goalpost for kids!). Have each participant create a personal peer-to-peer fundraising page and reach out to friends and family for support!









Bowl-a-thon
Reserve lanes at a bowling alley, ask participants to gather pledges for an all-you-can-bowl night, and watch the donations roll in on team fundraising pages.
Offer special prizes for the team with the highest score, most creative name, or even the best uniforms.









More money, no problems
Instead of hosting an event, ask your supporters to donate a specific amount for the entire year. Create a fundraising page with photos, videos, and a compelling story in order to encourage gifts. Be sure to customize your donation amounts and add descriptions that are specific to your needs and impact.









Candy bar sale
Sell wholesale candy bars and sweet treats to your supporters. Bring them to events or offer them anywhere people might need a snack! Use peer-to-peer fundraising to spark a bit of friendly competition and easily track who’s sold the most.









Flag football tournament
Bring fans onto the field for some football fun! Teams register and pay to play and fans buy tickets to cheer them on.









Lend a helping hand
Let donors "purchase" 2-5 hours of extra help from students or volunteers (think raking leaves or mowing the lawn).
In order to streamline the process and keep track of contributions, create custom labels for different donation amounts on a special fundraising page or donation form (e.g. $50 = 2 volunteer hours).









Alumni night
Sell tickets to an all-inclusive alumni dinner before a big game or event. During half-time or intermission, bring out the alumni for special recognition. Alternatively, you can livestream a special alumni message during a virtual event.









You name it
Come up with a creative fundraiser with a cathy name like “Pancakes for Parents” brunch or a “Chicken Wings for Cheerleaders.” To get supporters excited, create a custom fundraising page full of on-theme photos, videos, ands more!









Family fun run
Encourage families to run, walk, or jog for your cause! Offer kid-friendly activities, prizes, and course options.
Use team and peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage participants to set a donation goal and spread the word about the event.









Pajama run
Ask participants to don their favorite PJs while tackling a walk, jog, roll, or run for the cause. Encourage everyone to set a donation goal and spread the word about the fundraiser through peer-to-peer fundraising. Don’t forget to award prizes to the coziest runners!









Tailgate party
Invite a local restaurant to contribute or have volunteers create a menu for a tailgate. Sell entry tickets and offer some fun merch or special treats at an additional price to bring in extra dollars.









Shoot-a-thon
In this basketball fundraiser, each contestant pays a small entry fee to see how many baskets they can make in a short amount of time.









Frequently asked questions
How can I raise money for a football game?
Organizing fundraising events to raise money to support your football team can be as easy as putting on a car wash, creating social media challenges, or selling discount cards to local restaurants. Additionally, you can sell team merchandise, host tailgate parties on game day, or offer skills clinics to reach your fundraising goals.
How can I raise money for a grassroots football program?
To raise the amount of money needed to fund a grassroots football program, consider organizing simple events such as bake sales, raffles, or silent auctions. You can also harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising techniques to broaden your supporter base and spread the word while maximizing your fundraising efforts.
Think friends, family, and active community members!
How to get a sponsor for a kids’ football team?
Sponsors for kids’ football teams are often local businesses that want to invest in youth sports or community involvement.
Start by identifying potential partners and creating a sponsorship proposal that highlights the benefits for them—such as logo placement on team uniforms, banners at football games, or recognition in promotional materials. Family-friendly events like Football Mania fundraisers can also attract sponsors looking to support both youth sports and community initiatives.
When reaching out to potential sponsors, be sure to emphasize the positive impact their support will have on young athletes. And don’t forget to express gratitude for their generosity!
How can you involve football players in the fundraising process?
Get your players involved, and strengthen team spirit, by turning them into active promoters. For youth football fundraisers, let team members help sell tickets, brainstorm their own football club fundraising ideas, or lead fun challenges like a Color My Football fundraiser (both free or for profit).
Choose exciting youth football fundraiser ideas that make players part of the action—especially during football season—like raffle ticket sales to win prizes or a themed spirit night. Even simple football team fundraising ideas work best when the whole team gets behind them.
What is fundraising for football teams all about?
Fundraising for football is all about rallying community support to help cover the costs of running a team—whether it’s uniforms, travel expenses, equipment, tournament entry fees, or field rentals.
Whether you're looking for high school football fundraising ideas, creative football team fundraising ideas, or easy youth football fundraising ideas, the goal is the same: to find effective money-raising ideas for football clubs that fuel the season and keep the team going strong.
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