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Practical guidance for athletic directors and coaches on running effective campaigns

Fundraising for Youth Hockey: How to Cover Ice Time, Gear, and Travel

Youth hockey is one of the most expensive youth sports in North America. Ice time alone can run $300 to $500 per hour. Add in equipment costs, tournament fees, and travel, and a single season can cost a family $3,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the level of play.

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Online Sports Fundraising vs. Traditional: What Actually Works

A straightforward comparison of online and traditional sports fundraising, with real numbers on cost, effort, donor reach, and results for coaches and athletic directors.

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How Sports Team Fundraising Works in 2026: A Complete Guide

Learn how sports team fundraising works in 2026, from setting goals to collecting payments. A practical guide for coaches, ADs, and club managers.

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How to Build a Fundraising Calendar That Works for Your Entire Athletic Department

Running multiple sports programs means managing multiple fundraising windows without cannibalizing each other. This post shows how athletic directors can build a year-round calendar that keeps campaigns organized and donor fatigue low.

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Why Most School Fundraisers Underperform and What to Do About It

Underperforming campaigns usually share a few common problems: unclear goals, poor communication, and no system for following up with donors. This post identifies the root causes and offers practical fixes.

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What a High-Performing Athletic Fundraising Campaign Looks Like

There are consistent patterns in programs that raise more year over year. This post breaks down the structure, timeline, and communication cadence that separates strong campaigns from average ones.

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The Case for Running One Centralized Campaign Instead of Multiple Small Ones

Fragmented fundraising creates more work for administrators and less clarity for donors. This post explains why consolidating campaigns under one platform improves results and reduces volunteer burnout.

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How to Set a Realistic Fundraising Goal for Your Athletic Program

Most programs set fundraising goals based on what they raised last year, not on what they actually need. This post walks athletic directors through a needs-first budgeting approach and how to translate that into a campaign target families will support.

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