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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| January 13, 2026
B2B Fundraising Tools: What Youth Sports Organizations Should Look for in 2026 Platforms
When you ask businesses to support your team, you’re not just fundraising—you’re building a partnership. That distinction matters. A donation from a local business isn’t an impulse decision made on a phone between errands. It’s a professional transaction that reflects the company’s brand, budget, and internal processes. When the experience feels disorganized ...
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| January 12, 2026
Thank-You Strategy: How to Turn One-Time Donors into Repeat Supporters
Want a fundraising “hack” that costs nothing and raises more money? Thank people better. Most teams do a quick “thank you!” and move on. That’s understandable—everyone is busy, and fundraising is only one piece of a much bigger schedule. But gratitude isn’t just polite. It’s strategic. Strong thank-yous build trust, make donors feel seen, and dramatically inc...
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| January 9, 2026
The “100 Donor Challenge”: A January Campaign People Love
If you want a simple January campaign that doesn’t feel salesy, try this: stop asking for “a lot of money” and start asking for “a lot of people.” The 100 Donor Challenge works because it’s inclusive, energizing, and easy to understand. Supporters don’t have to wonder whether a small gift matters—because participation is the point. It turns fundraising into a...
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