Fundraising Support
Tools, platforms, and ideas to help your youth track & field club raise the funds needed to compete, travel, and grow.
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The USATF Foundation has compiled the best tools, platforms, and resources to help youth track & field clubs run smoothly, grow their programs, and support their athletes.
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FUNDRAISING TOOLS
Snap! Raise
Set up a custom team page and share a join code — Snap! Raise sends personalized donation requests by email and text. Also earn cash back selling team gear through the Snap! Store.
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Culver’s
Partner with your local Culver’s to host a fundraising night where a percentage of sales over a set timeframe is donated directly to your club.
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Chipotle
Every fundraiser gets a unique code — when supporters enter it online for pickup at your local Chipotle, 25% of event sales go directly to your cause. In-restaurant and online.
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Corporate Matching
Double the Donation identifies donors whose employers offer matching gifts and guides them through submission — effectively doubling your donations.
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Double Good Popcorn
Raise funds virtually with Pop-Up Store technology. Sell small-batch premium popcorn and keep 50% of every dollar — no minimums or fees.
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RaiseRight
Buy gift cards and earn up to 14% back — 5% at participating restaurants, plus a percentage online. Enroll your club first to get a code so earnings go to your account.
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Custom Ink
Apparel fundraising in 3 steps — create a custom t-shirt design, share your fundraising page, and Custom Ink ships the shirts and sends funds directly to your team via PayPal, online payment, or check. Note: a print minimum applies but all supporters are refunded if not met.
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Vertical Raise
Online fundraising with 3 options — digital discount card, gourmet popcorn, or direct donations. Send requests via email, text, or social media. A user-friendly dashboard tracks progress and funds are sent via check or direct deposit.
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DIY Fundraising Ideas
There are lots of things clubs have done successfully to raise more. Here are some proven ideas:
Reach Out to Local Businesses
Many businesses have their own fundraising programs for teams. A personal ask goes a long way.
Pledge Requests
Have athletes write and send handwritten pledge requests to friends, family, business owners, and neighbors.
Team Calendar
Design and sell a team calendar with athlete photos and meet days. Order from Shutterfly, Walgreens, BannerBuzz, FedEx, or Vistaprint.
Workout Calendar
Assign exercises to each day of the month (e.g. 15 push-ups, 10 burpees). Offer sponsorships at $10 per day — athletes must complete that day’s workout challenge. Each athlete has a calendar with a goal to get every day sponsored.
Gift Card Calendar
Have parents donate gift cards (any amount) and assign each to a day of the month. Athletes sell raffle tickets (e.g. $5 each) — each day a ticket is drawn and the winner receives that day’s assigned prize.
Host a Trivia Night
Charge an entry fee per team and award prizes. Great for community engagement and easy to organize.
Host a Bingo Night
Sell bingo cards and offer donated prizes. Fun for all ages and easy to run at a local community space.
Host a Bake Sale
Set up at a community event, meet, or local market. Have athletes and families contribute baked goods.
Host a 50/50 Raffle
Sell tickets at meets or events — half the pot goes to the winner, half to the club. Simple and effective.
Host a Silent Auction
Collect donated items and services from local businesses and auction them off at a club event.
Host a Basket Prize Raffle
Put together themed gift baskets donated by families and sell raffle tickets for a chance to win.
Host a Car Wash
A classic club fundraiser. Set up in a visible parking lot and have athletes run it — great team bonding too.
Host a Community 5K Run/Walk
Charge a registration fee and get local businesses to sponsor. Athletes can volunteer and showcase the club.
— CLUB VOICE —
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We are so appreciative of this grant. It allowed us to purchase equipment needed to develop our athletes and provided financial support to those who couldn’t afford to compete. Thank you for believing in our program.
My Best Track Club
Youth Club Grant Recipient
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APPLY FOR THE YOUTH CLUB GRANT
Ready to take your club to the next level? Apply for a USATF Foundation Youth Club Grant today.