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Home » Blog » Score big with 25 football fundraising ideas for high schools 
Score big with 25 football fundraising ideas for high schools

Schools By Katie Jordan | 6 min read

Score big with 25 football fundraising ideas for high schools 

In this article

  • 7 Touchdown Tips 
  • Take your football fundraising online   

Football season kicks off a fresh opportunity for high schools to score extra fundraising wins. Keep school spirit soaring with fun football-themed fundraisers that rally the players, students, parents, and fans. 

Football season is a great opportunity to raise money for school programs, clubs, and activities. Football-themed fundraisers are a great way to get everyone involved and generate enthusiasm and financial support. 

This playbook covers 25 winning football fundraising ideas for high schools along with tips for a championship fundraising campaign. Let’s get started! 

1. Friday night lights t-shirt Sales 

 Selling special edition game day t-shirts students can wear to school on Fridays to pump up the spirit. 

2. Season pass & reserved seats 

Offer discounted season tickets or reserved seat packages with premium seating at home games.  

Pre Game Tailgate Parties

3. Pre-game tailgate parties 

Host tailgate parties at the field before games with food trucks, music, contests, and spirit gear sales. 

4. Football program ads & sponsorships 

Sell print and digital ad space in your game day programs and livestreams to local businesses. 

5. Football parking services 

Provide donor-sponsored valet parking and shuttle services on busy game nights.   

6. Online team Stores 

Open a customized online team Store for fans near and far to buy spirit wear, swag, and gear. 

Setup a school fundraising and merch shop with RallyUp

In this age of digital fashionistas, we are equipping your school with a trendy virtual store to raise funds easily.

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7. Quarterback club memberships 

Offer exclusive memberships to provide insider access like reserved season tickets, apparel, and team Events.   

8. 50/50 Raffle drawings 

Sell tickets for a 50/50 Raffle jackpot at home games. Award half the pot to the winning ticket. 

Start a school raffle with RallyUp

RallyUp Raffles are the easy, fast way to raise funds for your class project, school trip, new sports equipment, or anything your school needs!

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9. Chili cook-off contest 

Host a tailgating chili cook-off between fans and crown a winner! Charge entry fees. 

Chili Cook Off Contest

10. Players host youth clinics 

Players teach skills at 1-day youth clinics. Charge fees with proceeds going to the program. 

11. Football program cookbook 

Compile and sell player and fan recipes in a customized football cookbook. 

12. Livestream home games  

Offer paid livestream subscriptions for extended family and out-of-town fans to enjoy games remotely.  

Livestream your school fundraiser with RallyUp

Bring more donors to your event than ever before with our immersive Livestreaming fundraising experience. Spotlight your school’s fundraiser for a live audience.

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Livestream of a high school talent show

13. Sack-A-Thon fundraising campaign 

Players get pledges for each quarterback sack during the season from sponsors. 

14. Touchdown house parties 

Groups host local game day house parties for fans to cheer on the team. Charge fees. 

15. Football baby photo match game 

Students pay to match football players with their cute baby pictures for prizes. 

16. Favorite coach round-robin 

Fans vote with dollars for their favorite coach who competes in challenges at a pep rally. 

17. Season kick-off carnival 

Host a carnival at the first home game with food, games, live music, and more. 

18. Rivalry game Raffle 

Sell tickets for big item Raffle prizes leading up to a major rivalry game. Award at game.  

19. Homecoming package upgrades  

Offer special upgrades like limo rides and dinner reservations for homecoming askers.   

20. Sale of game day mums 

Sell fresh spirit mums for students to wear on homecoming and special game days.   

21. Football movie night  

Host a movie night featuring popular football films with concessions for sale. 

22. Live Auction & dinner Event 

Host a sports-themed auction dinner with player experiences, autographed items and more. 

Start a school auction with RallyUp

Fire up your school’s competitive spirit by auctioning off an item they’ll be rushing to bid on.

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23. Pie toss fundraiser   

Fans pay to toss whipped cream pies at cheerleaders and the principal at a pep rally. 

Pie Toss Fundraiser

24. QB accuracy contest 

Fans pay to test their passing skills against players in an accuracy competition.  

25. Old team jersey Sales 

Auction off signed vintage team jerseys from memorable players and seasons.  

7 Touchdown Tips 

  1. Get players heavily involved in promoting on social media. 
  2. Enable out-of-towners to participate through online fundraising tools.   
  3. Send email updates on fundraising progress to maintain energy. 
  4. Share fun photos and videos to showcase engagement.  
  5. Offer rewards for top student fundraisers. 
  6. Time Events for maximum exposure around big games. 
  7. Sell ad space in programs early and follow up regularly. 

Take your football fundraising online   

A great way to ensure your team has the money needed for all the equipment, uniforms, and travel expenses they need is to take your football fundraising online. Here are 5 tips for getting started: 

1. Use social media – Utilize platforms like Facebook and Twitter to spread the word about your team’s fundraising efforts. Ask family, friends, and supporters to help spread the word by sharing your posts and reposting to their networks. 

2. Start a Crowdfunding Campaign – With sites like RallyUp, you can easily create a fundraising campaign that allows your community to donate funds quickly and securely online. Make sure to include relevant information about your team, such as the amount you’re trying to raise and what the funds will be used for. 

3. Utilize online Stores – Set up a store where supporters can purchase apparel with your team’s logo or custom artwork. You can then use these sales to help raise money for your team’s expenses. 

4. Get creative with online contests – Have supporters enter a Raffle or contest to win team prizes and merchandise. You can also use fundraising platforms to set up online contests that allow people to earn points for each entry, making it more exciting and engaging. 

5. Ask for donations – Reach out to your community directly and ask them to donate what they can. You can create a donation page on your website or offer sponsorship packages that allow businesses to get their name out there in exchange for donations. 

With these tips, you can easily take your football fundraising online and ensure your team has the funds they need to have a successful season.  

When it comes to school fundraisers, creativity and spirit are essential for success. But without the right online tools in place, executing campaigns can be difficult. We break down everything you need to know to run a successful campaign here. RallyUp provides an all-in-one platform designed for school fundraising. RallyUp is specifically designed for school fundraising. With RallyUp, you can easily create powerful online fundraisers for your football team or any other club or organization with just a few clicks. 

The platform is designed to streamline the fundraising process, so you can focus on raising money for your team. With RallyUp, you can easily create campaigns, manage donations, and monitor progress. You also have access to powerful analytics to track campaign performance in real-time. Plus, RallyUp provides a secure payment system so donors can donate with confidence. 

Visit RallyUp to unlock the benefits of online fundraising and take your football campaigns to the next level! 

Start fundraising today the perfect way.
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About the Author

Katie Jordan

Katie Jordan is a Fundraising Specialist at RallyUp. Katie has many years of experience working for and with nonprofit organizations. After her time working at a food bank in Dallas, Texas, Katie joined the team at RallyUp. As a Fundraising Specialist, Katie enjoys helping nonprofits maximize their fundraising efforts. Katie provides customers with personalized support to help them navigate the RallyUp platform and strategize their upcoming fundraisers.

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