Fundraiser Ideas

MARCH 20, 2012

Sports teams often have to raise money for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason your team needs to raise money, here are 10 exciting fundraising ideas for sports teams: Fast Pitch Fundraiser – This is a great fundraiser for baseball teams. Chuck-a-Puck – Number 3 in our carefully culled fundraising ideas for sports teams list is perfect for hockey teams. Flock of Flamingos – This is a fun fundraising idea for sports teams.

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MAY 7, 2012

Prep your staff for social media success. Difficult not to start this post with a shout-out to the Baltimore Orioles, who beat the Red Sox at Fenway last night after 17 innings.

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JULY 29, 2011

The ad at the left is from the August 1, 2011 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. MAC Cosmetics Alden Keene Cause Marketing Database Heidi Klum Stand Up To Cancer Sports Illustrated MAC AIDS Fund

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Both the two-color ads on the left, which ran in the same issue of Sports Illustrated magazine in January 2010, feature two players from the NFL, although neither their teams, nor the NFL, nor even the game of football is explicitly mentioned. both sport faces that border on the melancholy.

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AUGUST 19, 2011

I love sports and I love athletes and it’s been my pleasure to be around Heisman Trophy winners, two-sport legends, Super Bowl MVPs, NBA 7-footers, and first-round draft picks, all in charitable settings. In certain pro sports towns (as well as at all the SEC schools!)

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JUNE 26, 2007

Tags: Sports Authority Kris Kristofferson 'Help Me Make it Through the Night' parody

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Creative Fundraising Ideas Easy Fundraising Fun Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Events Fundraising Ideas for Kids High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising PTA Fundraising Quick Fundraising Ideas School Fundraising Sports FundraisingRaising money for a great cause isn’t necessarily hard; raising large amounts of money is, however. One way to raise substantial funds is to offer your stakeholders something unique.

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JUNE 15, 2011

The ad in question is from Sports Illustrated magazine and depicts a bee, a roaring grizzly bear, insult comedian Don Rickles, and actor Joe Pesci, who specializes in playing out-of-control-angry mob characters. Snickers, the candy bar brand from Mars Inc.,

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JANUARY 27, 2012

A second problem, says the author of the article, Bill Gifford, is that Armstrong wears Livestrong around him as a kind of armor against the darts being thrown his way by the likes of 60 Minutes , Sports Illustrated , the Outside article, and others. Outside Magazine Dan Pallotta Sports Illustrated LiveSTRONG 60 Minutes Lance Armstrong

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JUNE 6, 2011

We know Novitzky,” says Armstrong’s attorney John Keker, “and plan to prove that these are his repeated, illegal leaks aimed solely at destroying a true hero, not just in sports but in the fight against cancer,” he said. Reporters can be a suspicious lot by nature.

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Fundraiser Ideas

MARCH 9, 2010

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is a classic fundraiser , but it is classic for a reason: It’s remarkably easy and it is a near sure-fire money-maker. Better yet, it is so simple to organize and execute that it can easily become a recurring fundraiser (and who doesn’t like recurring income?).

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MARCH 4, 2010

A 24-hour sports fundraiser. Tags: Charity Fundraising Christian Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Easy Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas Fundraiser Ideas Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Ideas for Non Profit Organizations Non Profit Fundraising PTA Fundraising Quick Fundraising Ideas School Fundraising Sports Fundraising

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MARCH 1, 2010

While you can fabricate rivalries expressly for the purpose of team-building (as in the Accounting vs. Human Resources example above), you can also encourage fans of your city’s two main sports teams to face off, or groups representing both sides of any standing rivalry.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Dick’s Sporting Goods also supports Thanks + Giving with in-store promotional material. Macy's Believe AutoZone Old Navy Dick's Sporting Goods St. Last Saturday found me Christmas shopping and in two very different retail settings I came across examples of St.

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MARCH 3, 2010

The captains of school sports teams might be good choices as well. Tags: Charity Fundraising Christian Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Creative Fundraising Ideas Easy Fundraising Fun Fundraising Ideas Fundraiser Ideas Fundraising Events Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Ideas for Kids Fundraising Ideas for Non Profit Organizations High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising PTA Fundraising Quick Fundraising Ideas School Fundraising Sports Fundraising

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OCTOBER 18, 2011

Charity Fundraising Creative Fundraising Ideas Easy Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Ideas for Kids High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising Other Quick Fundraising Ideas School Fundraising Sports FundraisingWhen people talk about fundraising, we often think of a group of people getting together and raising money for an organization. However, what about the times when it’s just you trying to raise money for a worthy cause that is dear to your heart?

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MAY 2, 2011

In March Sporting Kansas City, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team announced that its new $200 million stadium, scheduled to open in June, would be named Livestrong Sporting Park, in honor of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

Take the example above of Sports Authority and Boarding for Breast Cancer. If a consumer checks in at a Sport Authority they would get a message that says: S ports Authority is supporting Boarding for Breast Cancer.

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AUGUST 15, 2011

In association with local sports events, your organization can host a tailgate party and offer burgers and hot dogs in return for donations. Celebrity sports events. Local celebrities may be willing to donate their time to participate in exhibition sports events on behalf of your cause. One of the most effective ways to raise money for your cause or group is by organizing and hosting fundraising events that are designed to attract a crowd.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

Field Surface Grants: Matching grants of up to $200,000 are available to help finance the resurfacing of a community, middle school, or high school football field and the installation of synthetic sports turf. Women's Sports Foundation Invites Grant Applications for Pennsylvania GoGirlGo! Funding Program Deadline: November 28, 2011 The Women’s Sports Foundation created its GoGirlGo! Funds may only be used for girls’ sports/physical activity programs.

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MAY 8, 2012

Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Fundraising Events High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising Other PTA Fundraising School Fundraising Sports FundraisingWith over a decade of fundraising experience, I have stumbled over many fundraising mistakes. The great thing about mistakes is that you learn from them, which makes the coming years much more successful.

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Fundraising Events High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising PTA Fundraising School Fundraising Sports FundraisingYou’ve looked into the coffers and checked the bottom line. The conclusion is that if you’re going to stay afloat for the next year, you need to consider some serious fundraising. But how to fundraise?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The Salsa Labs Giving Tuesday center sports a campaign planner, sample donation landing pages, a guide for year-end fundraising, plus a few blog posts with tips. Are you getting ready for Giving Tuesday ? A little lost on where to start? .

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Barbecue, hot dog or hamburger stands at local sporting events and festivals can often create significant revenues for your organization while enhancing your public visibility, making this one of the best overall ideas for fundraising. Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Creative Fundraising Ideas Easy Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising PTA Fundraising Sports Fundraising

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JUNE 7, 2013

The King Salmon or Chinook is the largest species in the Pacific salmon family and in some parts of Alaska the population is weak , leading to restrictions on sport and commercial fishing in some areas of the Kenai River fishery, for instance. Catch and release is common among sport fisherman going after trout in the U.S. Can the catch and release ethic catch on among King Salmon sport fisherman in the Kenai with a logo?

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Armed Forces Bowl East-West Shrine Game Sports Cause Marketing Kraft FoodsTwo of the 35 bowl games held this season… the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl and the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl… overtly use cause marketing to appeal to fans.

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Fundraiser Ideas

AUGUST 30, 2011

Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising Free Fundraising Ideas Fundraising Events High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising Online Fundraising PTA Fundraising Quick Fundraising Ideas School Fundraising Sports FundraisingRecent financial downturns have taken a toll on many charitable and nonprofit organizations. Many administrators are left wondering how to raise money in this difficult economic environment.

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JUNE 22, 2011

In Time , Sports Illustrated and other magazines there’s been a series of ads running in hot rotation and in support of a website called ‘Takemefishing.org.’ But Sport Fishing Restoration ? National Federation for the Blind Sports Illustrated Time Inc.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

Columbia Sports Wear held six fashion shows during the 2011 show featuring willowy models and its tech-savvy outdoor wear.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 20, 2016

Mentioning a popular TV show like Scandal, The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones or some other type of cultural reference (movies, sports, memes) can help connect you to your audience (but this requires that you know your audience, so most people will get it). Is your writing dry and boring?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 21, 2014

What happens to the winning coaches at sporting events? This is not a magic formula, mind you, and there are many successful challenges that are not universally accessible, nor fast and easy (like those involving extreme sports).

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MARCH 8, 2012

We also talk about The Nature Conservancy’s partnership with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue that has created a firestorm of controversy – especially among staffers – for the country’s leading environmental organization. CauseTalk Radio Podcast bikinis case foundation cause marketing causetalk radio geoff livingston giving days nature conservancy sports illustrated swimsuit edition

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Fundraiser Ideas

JULY 11, 2011

Charity Fundraising Church Fundraising College Fundraising High School Fundraising Ideas Non Profit Fundraising Online Fundraising PTA Fundraising School Fundraising Sports FundraisingAs someone looking to fundraise, there are many options available at your disposal. Depending on the capital and branding needs of your organization, certain fundraising strategies may produce better results than others.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2017

And I read about it on a sports site, who hyped it up even more. Even if you aren’t a sports fan, you can still make the most of big events local fans will love! Kathy Powell shared this post with me on Sunday — before Super Bowl LI.

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APRIL 25, 2017

The whole arrangement sends a horrible message to other celebrities and sports stars who might be emboldened to establish more self-serving tit-for-tat arrangements with charities. Photo via Best Buddies International on Flickr. I'm a big fan of Tom Brady.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

Howard Brodwin, founder of SportsandSocialChange.org , and I are both sports fans and we both collectively lamented that Lance Armstrong effectively admitted to doping during his Tour de France career when he recently forfeited his victories.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

5:30 pm – Team sports practice. Sarah Tarnopolsky. Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Share your day with us!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Buy this special Strawberry Crème chocolate bar from Ritter Sport and when you do, you’ll help Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. had to look up The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center, Tags: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Ritter Sport The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Cente

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MARCH 2, 2017

Gyms, museums, sports orgs and business associations are old pros at holding membership months. December is done. Looking for your next great fundraising campaign? Try a member month campaign.

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Cause Related Marketing

DECEMBER 2, 2011

But one kind of co-branding is far less common in cause marketing than in sports sponsorship, namely the kind of co-sponsorship you see at the left in this page from a Shopko sales flyer. The sports folks have long been very good at mashing up sponsors. Stateside local sports arenas… especially for pro sports… are almost certainly named for a sponsor; Wrigley Field, Rich Stadium, Coors Field, MetLife Stadium, etc. All cause marketing is a form of co-branding.

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