Parents and athletes come together to raise money.
Athletic boosters raise money for middle school, high school, college and community athletics with fundraisers. Fundraisers provide monetary support needed for uniforms, travel, snacks, supplies, referees and more. Many fundraiser ideas earn only a small profit for organizations; others are used year after year because of their consistent returns. Earn more money with these new and profitable fundraiser ideas.
Smencils and Smens
Developed by Smencil World, Smencils and Smens are biodegradable, scented pens and pencils. Each unit is packaged in a tube created from corn. Smencil scents include grape, orange, watermelon, bubble gum and rootbeer. Smen scents include aloha, ninja berry and pink lemonade. Smencil varieties include colored pencils, Smart Smencils and traditional writing pencils. Each Smencil case for fundraising includes 500 Smencils for a price of $275, as of 2011. Suggested retail price is $1 per Smencil. The potential income per case of Smencils is $225. Smens are packaged in cases of 250 with a suggested retail price of $2 per Smen. Potential income for each case of Smens is $225.
5K Run
Hosting a 5K run as an athletic fundraiser involves coordination of events between a town or city and the athletic organization. Contestants pay an entry fee to run or walk the 5K. Sell advertisement space along the 5K route for additional fundraising income. Athletes sign up sponsors willing to give a set donation or a donation per mile. Each athlete can sign up multiple sponsors for the 5K run. Planning a 5K run takes longer than other athletic fundraisers as streets need to be blocked off before and after the race.
Teachers Versus Students Basketball Event
Ask teachers and students to sign up for a teachers versus students basketball game. Sell tickets to students, parents and community members wishing to attend the event. Set up refreshment stations with candy, drinks and snacks for additional income. Use the school gym for the event to reduce costs associated with renting an outside gym. Teachers not participating in the basketball game can work concessions and sell tickets at the door.
Concession Stand at Athletic Events
Concession stands are an old favorite athletic fundraiser. Parents, athletes and community members donate food supplies to sell during football, basketball, soccer and track and field events. Donations lower overhead cost for the event so profits are higher.
Parade
Coordinate a community parade to raise money for athletics. Sell spots in the parade to local businesses to advertise during the parade. Local bands, cheerleaders and other organizations also pay a small entry-fee to walk the parade. Athletes walk along the parade route selling refreshments such as candy, potato chips and water bottles.
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