By starting a GoFundMe for your baseball team, you’ll be creating a fast and easy way to raise more money for tournament fees, equipment, and travel expenses. Raise awareness of your fundraiser throughout the season by using QR codes and social media at games, local businesses, or during any of the following fundraising ideas.
Try these fundraising ideas for your baseball team
1. Host a home run derby
A fun and effective way to raise money for the team this season—host a home run derby fundraiser! Invite current players, alumni, parents, and even community members to step up to the plate and take their best swings. It’s a great way for adults to relive their glory days while bringing fans and families together for a day of baseball fun. Charge an entry fee for participants, sell tickets for spectators, and offer concessions to boost fundraising. You can even award a special prize to the winner to add some friendly competition. To maximize support, print a QR code to your GoFundMe fundraiser so even those who can’t attend can pitch in.
2. Flyers at local businesses
Show up in the community! Ask local businesses if they would let you put up flyers with a QR code to your GoFundMe fundraiser somewhere their customers can support. Try including quotes from the players to tug at the community’s heart strings. You can even consider letting the players design the flyer to let their creativity flow.
3. Player-designed gear
Approach a local t-shirt vendor and use a design from your team logo or a creative, custom design from players. ‘Player-made’ merch is a big hit with community members. The merch will take time to make and deliver, and you want friends, family, and fans to be able to wear their merch to games, so plan ahead!
If it’s a baseball fundraiser, you gotta have custom baseball caps, but t-shirts and hoodies are great options as well. Make sure you’re setting a reasonable price while still making a little profit for the team.
4. Trivia night
A trivia night fundraiser is a fun and easy way to rally the community and raise money for the team. Host it at a local restaurant, bar, or community center, and charge an entry fee for teams to compete. Make it baseball-themed or mix in general trivia to keep things exciting. Offer a prize for the winning team, and a local business might even donate space or prizes to support the cause. With great questions, good food, and friendly competition, this event can be a grand slam for your season’s fundraising goals.
5. Movie night at the ballpark
Host a movie night at the ballpark! Set up a big screen on the field and invite the community to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a fun outdoor movie experience. Ask people to make a voluntary donation to your GoFundMe as they arrive. Sell popcorn, hot dogs, and drinks to raise additional money. To make it extra special, choose a baseball-themed movie like The Sandlot or Field of Dreams. With a laid-back atmosphere and a great film under the stars, this idea is an easy way to bring people together while raising money for the season.