The Travel Fund: How to Pay for Tournaments Without Panic Fundraising
Tournament travel is exciting… right up until you look at the bill. Hotels, gas, flights, meals, entry fees and all the little costs that magically appear when you’re moving a team from Point A to Point B. Many teams handle travel funding the same way they handle surprise rain at practice: react in real time and hope everyone has extra towels. But travel cost...
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| January 16, 2026
The Team Store Winter Drop: Fundraising That Feels Like a Gift
January is cold. People want hoodies. And that’s exactly why a winter team store “drop” can be a smart fundraiser if you keep it simple. The best store campaigns don’t become logistical nightmares with endless sizes, backorders, and questions in your inbox. Instead, they feel like a fun community moment: buy something cozy, support the team, and move on with ...
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| January 15, 2026
Matching Gifts: The Easiest Way to Double Donations
If your team could double donations without asking supporters to give more, would you do it? Of course. That’s exactly why matching gifts matter—and why it’s surprising how often teams forget to mention them. Many supporters work for employers with donation-matching programs. The challenge isn’t generosity. It’s awareness. People don’t remember these programs...
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| January 14, 2026
How to Ask for Donations Without Feeling Awkward
If asking for donations makes you cringe, welcome to the club. Most parents and coaches didn’t sign up to be fundraisers—they signed up to help kids play, stay active, build confidence, and have a season they’ll remember. Somewhere along the way, though, “supporting the team” turned into running raffle tickets, sending awkward texts, and hoping nobody ghosts ...
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