Effective Online Fundraising Tactics for High School Football Teams

In today's digital age, online fundraising has become an essential tool for football teams looking to support their programs and enhance their financial resources. The cost of football helmets alone has increased by over 100% in the last three years, and annual helmet reconditioning, while mandatory and critical for student safety, are not always included in athletic budgets. Whether you're a high school football team or a local community club, leveraging the power of online platforms can help you reach your fundraising goals with ease and efficiency.

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Schoolfundr is built to help you raise more and keep everything you raise. Leveraging Schoolfundr, you can supercharge your campaign and make the most of your fundraiser by following a few helpful tips:

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“The Schoolfundr Way”

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1. Utilizing Your Schoolfundr Fundraising Expert: With Schoolfundr, every fundraising campaign is supported by a dedicated fundraising expert. These professionals guide you through the entire process, offering tailored advice and strategies to maximize your fundraising potential. They help you set realistic goals, create engaging campaigns, and utilize best practices to ensure your efforts yield the highest returns.
2. Be Clear on your Fundraising Need: Your community wants to support you, but clearly articulating your needs significantly increases the likelihood of contributions. Whether it's for new equipment, uniforms, travel, or food costs, informing donors about where their contributions will go helps maximize the effectiveness of your campaigns.
3. Customizable Fundraising Pages: Schoolfundr allows you to create highly customizable fundraising pages that reflect your unique cause You can add your team’s images and personalize messages to connect with your audience. This flexibility ensures that your page stands out, effectively communicates your mission, and encourages more donations.
4. The Power of Social Media: Schoolfundr seamlessly integrates with social media platforms, making it easier to promote your fundraising campaigns. You can share your fundraising pages directly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, reaching a wider audience. Additionally, social sharing tools encourage supporters to spread the word, amplifying your campaign's visibility and driving more contributions.

Testimonials from the Field

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At Schoolfundr, we've seen countless football teams succeed using our online fundraising strategies. Discover insights from three coaches who successfully utilized Schoolfundr and adopted “The Schoolfundr Way” best practices to maximize their fundraising efforts!

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• Inderkum High School Football: “With the assistance of the Schoolfundr team, we were able to achieve great success. I wanted to provide our kids with the best possible experience and show them what it means to be part of a program. It's the best thing since sliced bread!” Reginald Harris, Head Football Coach 

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• Washington-Liberty High School Football: “Schoolfundr exceeded our expectations. We raised double what we were hoping for using a similar method last year. With minimal effort on the front end and getting your players to buy in, it's a great fundraising experience.” - Adam Moir, Head Football Coach 

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• Bear River High School Football: “Sports cannot happen without additional fundraising. Using the Schoolfundr platform helped me spread the word faster and raise $4,000 more than last year. It made it really easy to raise money and keep it.” - Tanner Mathias, Head Football Coach 

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Why Choose Schoolfundr?

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Schoolfundr stands out from other fundraising platforms due to its no split, no sacrifice philosophy. This fee-free fundraising platform ensures that your team keeps everything they raise, less credit card processing fees by Stripe. With no unnecessary fees, Schoolfundr empowers you to raise more funds and keep everything you earn, allowing you to focus on what matters most—supporting your football team.

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Join the wave of teams successfully meeting their fundraising goals with Schoolfundr and keep your team ready for the next big game without sacrificing your funds to large fees. 

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