Fundraising Strategies and Approaches
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How Schoolfundr is the Best Fundraising Solution for High School Wrestling Teams

Schoolfundr Team
Published
November 28, 2024

Wrestling programs play a crucial role in shaping the lives of young athletes around the country. The sport teaches valuable life lessons such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. Through wrestling, athletes learn to set goals, overcome obstacles, and build resilience—skills that are useful both on and off the mat. 

In the world of athletics, budgets are often tight, and wrestling teams frequently seek innovative ways to fundraise without sacrificing large portions of their earnings to fees. This is where Schoolfundr steps in, revolutionizing fundraising by empowering teams to retain more of what they raise. With Schoolfundr, every dollar contributes directly to a team’s goals, eliminating unnecessary fees that diminish community contributions.

High school wrestling teams often face unique challenges when it comes to fundraising. From securing funds for wrestling mats and gear to covering travel expenses for tournaments and paying for team uniforms, these essential costs can quickly add up. Additionally, many teams raise money for team-building activities, training equipment, and coaching resources to improve their athletes' performance and keep the program running smoothly. Traditional fundraising methods often involve high fees or time-consuming efforts, which means less money for the team. Wrestling fundraising requires a solution that maximizes every dollar, and that's exactly what Schoolfundr provides.

The Power of Schoolfundr

Schoolfundr stands out as a leading fundraising platform due to its user-friendly interface, transparency, and accessibility. Schools and teams can easily create campaigns, reaching out to a vast audience through social media integration, email automation, and customizable pages. The platform’s most compelling feature is its low-cost model, ensuring that organizations keep the highest possible amount of what they raise. Here are three stories of schools that harnessed the power of Schoolfundr to reach their fundraising goals.

Case Study: Wrestling Teams Find Success with Schoolfundr

Liberty High School Wrestling (Henderson, NV)

The first example that demonstrates the power of Schoolfundr is the Liberty High School Wrestling Team. This team needed funds for team snacks, travel, and new opportunities for their athletes. By leveraging Schoolfundr’s platform, they managed to surpass their initial funding target early, and raise over $32,000 for their team. The key reasons for their success were the help from Schoolfundr’s dedicated team of fundraising experts, and that the athletes fully bought into the process, which significantly increased the number of donations.

Shawnee Mission North West Wrestling (Shawnee, KS)

Another success story comes from the Shawnee Mission Wrestling Team. Faced with the need for better travel and team accommodations, they turned to Schoolfundr for a solution. By using the platform’s transparent fee structure, they kept over $11,000, allowing them to reinvest in their training programs and enhance their competitive edge. Wrestling is one of the 6 programs at Shawnee Mission High School that utilize the power of Schoolfundr to make the most of their fundraising.

South Aiken Wrestling (Aiken, SC)

Lastly, the South Aiken Wrestling Team used Schoolfundr to raise over $6,000 and keep all of the funds they raise. What led to their success was the ease of use and how simple it was to connect with donors from all over the country. The Schoolfundr platform is designed with coaches and administrators in mind to help you raise more funds and keep the funds you raise, so you can focus on what matters - your athletes.

Through these examples, it becomes clear how Schoolfundr is empowering wrestling teams to exceed their fundraising expectations, prioritizing their growth and development over extravagant fees. With the right tools and strategies offered by Schoolfundr, teams not only meet their basic needs but thrive in their pursuits to achieve greatness. Nobody gives you more than Schoolfundr. Break free from the fees today!

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