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Keep rowing affordable and accessible

Participating in rowing offers numerous benefits, but it comes with a price.

Courage

Rowing offers a wealth of physical and mental health benefits 

Teamwork

Rowing cultivates teamwork, team spirit, and camaraderie 

AnnualCost

Can exceed $1,000 per child annually 

Travel

Extra for training, travel, and competition fees 

Rowing may be one of the most rewarding sports, but it often comes with significant costs that can be challenging for the athletes or their families. Travel expenses, uniforms and equipment, and regatta fees are just the beginning. With RaiseRight, you can alleviate some of these financial pressures, helping rowers continue to thrive in the sport they love and making it more affordable for everyone involved. 

How it works

Once you start a rowing fundraiser with RaiseRight, earning money for your crew is easy as 1, 2, 3. 

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1. Go shopping

Buy gift cards or shop online across hundreds of popular brands.

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2. Earn funds

Instantly earn with every purchase (6% average, up to 20%).

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3. Allocate earnings

Use or distribute the funds to meet your rowing team’s fundraising goals. 

Hundreds of brands, unlimited earning potential  

RaiseRight partners with well-known, beloved brands, so there’s something for everyone—no matter 
their lifestyle or preferences.

Rowing teams love earning with RaiseRight

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Earn up to 5x more than other rowing fundraisers

The highest-earning crew on RaiseRight earned $6,833 in 2024. 

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Easy earnings on everyday purchases

Earn money by shopping online or paying for gas, groceries, and everyday purchases with gift cards. Adding RaiseRight to your shopping routine means less reliance on time and labor-intensive fundraising efforts. 

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Flexible, free programs with no restrictions

RaiseRight is free to join—no commitment, minimums, or maintenance fees. Plus, your crew keeps 100% of the earnings, and you can use the funds however you like. 

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Unlimited earning potential for all your rowing team’s needs

Many families easily earn $1,000+ annually. Put that money towards whatever your team needs—regatta fees, travel expenses, equipment—you name it. 

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Year-round earning without the effort

Families can buy gift cards or shop online 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring ongoing support for your rowing team—even during the off-season. 

 “We have multiple families with more than one kid in our rowing club, and their expenses rack up quickly. RaiseRight has made a huge difference in making their participation more affordable, and I know it does the same for so many other families. It’s such an easy way to offset expenses and keep kids involved in our program.” 

Rob, fundraises for a junior rowing club 

No-limit rowing fundraising means more money for:

Competition

Competition fees

Travel

Travel expenses

Uniform

Uniforms and equipment

Coaching

Coaching fees

Rentals

Rentals and maintenance

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Other rowing fundraising ideas

Rowing requires dedication, teamwork, and, of course, funds. From purchasing new equipment to covering travel expenses and competition fees, rowing can come with a hefty price tag. That’s why fundraising is critical for keeping teams on the water without financial strain. With RaiseRight, rowers can earn throughout the year on everyday purchases, but to help your crew reach its goals faster, here are some exciting rowing fundraising ideas to add to your strategy. 

  • Host an Ergathon to raise funds for your rowing team while showcasing the strength and ...

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  • Start the day off right by hosting a "Breakfast at the Boathouse" fundraiser for your rowing team. ...

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  • Offer local businesses the chance to support your rowing team by sponsoring uniforms or oars. ...

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  • Pirates vs. Sailors regatta

    Set sail for a thrilling day of competition and community fun! Divide your crew into two teams ...

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