A game-changer for football team fundraising

Many youth football leagues rely on jersey and helmet sponsorships from local businesses to ... fund new gear. Even the NFL does it! Entice sponsors to contribute to your team by offering to display their brand name or logo in a prominent spot, such as on a jersey sleeve or the back of a helmet. Ultimately, sponsorships are a win-win: the team gets new gear, and the business gets live advertisements. 

There’s no doubt about it—people love fantasy football. Fantasy football fundraisers usually ... involve charging an entry fee, as well as allowing family and friends to make donations on behalf of teams. Encourage students, parents, and teachers to form their own teams to foster a little healthy competition. To up the ante even further, offer a small portion of the proceeds to the winning team. Fantasy football does require a bit of planning—from recruiting teammates to selecting a draft—but it can pay off in the end.

With this easy, crowd-friendly fundraiser, anyone can participate—no football knowledge required. ... Create a 10x10 grid with each square available for purchase at a set price. Before the game, randomly assign numbers 0-9 along the top and side to represent the last digits of each team’s score. Winners are determined at the end of each quarter based on the score, with a portion of the proceeds going to your football team. You can even create multiple 10x10 grids for more opportunities to participate and win. Whether played during a major local rivalry game or football's biggest night in February, this fundraiser is easy to set up and keeps fans invested in both the game and your team’s success.

Let’s be real—some fans are just in it for the tailgate, making a tailgate fundraiser one of the ... most popular fundraising ideas for football teams. A tailgate is both a crowd-pleaser and a profitable revenue stream. There are also many ways to organize a tailgate, such as charging an entry fee or providing customers with a food and drink package. Alternatively, you can offer unlimited food but charge for alcoholic beverages. A tailgate is also a prime opportunity to sell team T-shirts and other branded items like water bottles, lanyards, or bumper stickers.

RaiseRight’s gift card and online shopping fundraising program is a game-changer for football teams looking to raise  ... more with less effort. Instead of selling products or organizing large events, families simply shop for everyday essentials—like groceries, gas, and sporting goods—using gift cards or online shopping through RaiseRight. Every purchase earns up to 20% back for your team, helping cover expenses like uniforms, travel, and equipment. With hundreds of popular brands available, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Adidas, and more, it’s an easy and effective way to fundraise all season long.