Surviving Summer Travel Ball: How to Save Money, Find Wins, and Support Your Team
Summer travel ball is one of the most exciting — and exhausting — seasons in youth sports. From the endless tournaments to hotel hopping, late-night team dinners, and nonstop expenses, it can feel like you're running a marathon...with no finish line in sight. Between tournament fees, gas, flights, hotels, and meals, the cost of travel ball adds up fast. It’s...
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| May 21, 2025
The Rising Cost of Youth Sports: How Families Can Fund Youth Dreams
In recent years, the youth sports cost has soared, leaving many families struggling to afford opportunities for their young athletes. From club team fees to travel expenses, equipment, and tournament registrations, the youth sports expenses add up quickly — often reaching thousands of dollars per season. At Stashlete, we believe every child deserves the chan...
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| May 15, 2025
Nonprofits Are Losing Federal Grants: How Youth Organizations Can Adapt and Thrive
Across the country, nonprofits that serve youth are facing an urgent funding crisis: federal grants are drying up. Shifting government priorities, stricter compliance rules, and rising competition have made it harder than ever for youth sports organizations, after-school programs, and enrichment nonprofits to secure the federal support they once relied on. F...
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| May 9, 2025
Fundraising in 2025: Why Small Nonprofits Face Their Toughest Year Yet
If you work at a small nonprofit, you’ve likely felt it already — 2025 is shaping up to be the most difficult fundraising year in recent memory. Shrinking donor budgets, economic uncertainty, rising competition for limited grants, and new technology expectations are putting unprecedented pressure on small nonprofits across the country. For youth-focused nonp...
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