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With RaiseRight fundraising, your crew’s potential is limitless. Fundraise for regatta fees, gear, travel, and more, while fueling your rowers’ passion for the sport.
SPORTS > FUNDRAISING FOR ROWING & CREW TEAMS

Keep rowing affordable and accessible
Participating in rowing offers numerous benefits, but it comes with a price.

Rowing offers a wealth of physical and mental health benefits

Rowing cultivates teamwork, team spirit, and camaraderie

Can exceed $1,000 per child annually

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 clubNo-limit rowing fundraising means more money for:

Competition fees

Travel expenses

Uniforms and equipment

Coaching fees

Rentals and maintenance
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.
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Host an Ergathon to raise funds for your rowing team while showcasing the strength and ... endurance of your athletes. In this popular rowing fundraiser, participants row on ergometers (rowing machines) for a set amount of time or distance, collecting pledges or donations for every meter rowed. You can encourage friendly competition by setting individual or team challenges and awarding prizes for the highest distances or most money raised.
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Start the day off right by hosting a "Breakfast at the Boathouse" fundraiser for your rowing team. ... Invite friends, family, and the community to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at your dock or boathouse and serve everything from pancakes and eggs to coffee and pastries. Set a price for entry or per plate and consider adding a donation option for those who want to contribute more.
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Offer local businesses the chance to support your rowing team by sponsoring uniforms or oars. ... Include the sponsor’s branding on shirts, hats, or on the blades or handles of the team’s oars. Sponsors will receive visibility at races, practices, and other events, and you’ll raise funds while strengthening your team’s relationship with local supporters.
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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 ... (pirates and sailors) and have them dress in costumes or themed t-shirts to add excitement and humor to the race. Invite friends, family, and local supporters to join the fun, and charge an entry fee to raise funds. Boost your earnings by setting up a concession stand or selling meals, securing sponsorships, and encouraging donations throughout the event.
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