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Creative Fundraising Ideas

Baseball Fundraising

Every year, youth sports teams organize fundraisers to meet the monetary needs of the team in order to avoid the high costs associated with running a league.

The more successful a baseball fundraiser is the quicker and easier leagues are able to repair and maintain baseball fields, hire new umpires, provide new uniforms and lend teams good equipment.

But, in order for that to happen, successful fundraisers that all players participate in must happen. There are several traditional fundraising ideas for baseball leagues to try, and new ideas crop up every year to maximize profits. Here are some of the best baseball fundraisers.

Baseball Candy Sales
Baseball candy sales are the most popular and convenient fundraising idea for players to do. They can sell individually or as a team, which are both great ways to fundraise. But, there are some tips that sports teams can use to maximize their reach and profits with candy sales.

Instead of just handing a box of candy to the players, organize a day of practice and mock sales. Talk to the players about the reason for selling the candy to begin with. When the players understand why they are selling and have a few simple sales techniques at their disposal they are able to persuade family and friends and sell more candy faster.

Another great tip for sports teams that decide to sell as a group is to pick a high traffic location to set up a booth. High traffic locations in the community are best because you can reach the most potential customers in the shortest period of time. Location is very important, but visibility also plays a role. Use the space and the members of the team to your advantage. If you decided to set up a booth in front of a local grocery store place players in front of each door to make sure you don’t miss anyone. Also, place bright posters or signs up so that people know who you are and why you are there. Sometimes, knowing that it is a youth team and not a group of mothers will make people more willing to help out.

No matter where you decide to set up your booth, make sure you speak with the manager and get permission to sell in front of their location. Set a time that you will be there for and don’t go over it and inconvenience the store manager. Make sure everything is ready for the sale including change and price sheets.

Finally, offer another way for folks to donate to your sports team if they do not want to purchase what you are selling. Here is another fundraising idea along those lines.

Fundraising discount cards
Discount cards are another great idea for sports teams trying to raise money. With a discount card you can work with local stores or restaurants to pass savings on to those you sell to while making money for your fundraiser at the same time. Discount cards are a great seller for families, workers or just people who like to eat out because they can be used at their convenience.

Before you choose a discount card to use for your fundraiser make sure you understand the discount that is being offered so you can choose the one that will appeal to the most people. In order to sell more cards, point out the perks and benefits that come with the card, such as a buy one get one free meal for something that was already going to be purchased.

Event ideas
Community events are another great way to raise funds for your baseball team. The events that work out the best, and are the most success are those that are centered around the league and that call for people to be actively involved. So, try to plan your events around league events, such as during tryouts or opening day.

Include activities into your events that entire families and every member of the community can enjoy such as silent auctions, family competitions, carnival games, pie eating contests, or community baseball games with prizes given to the winning team.

To increase your profits include food sales into your event. Sponsor a bake sale where all members of the team bake and donate a sweet treat to be sold during your fundraising event. You can also have a booth just for food and beverage sales and include specialty items like foot long corn dogs, cotton candy and turkey legs. Work with local vendors to get as much of a discount on the food and equipment as possible and watch your fundraising dollars pile up.