Basketball Fundraising Ideas

Looking for great basketball fundraiser idea?

Have you considered:

• Basketball Scratch Off Fundraising Cards
• Basketball Lollipop Fundraisers
• Hershey's Candy Fundraising?

Since middle school and high school basketball programs run in the winter in a gymnasium, they quite often have built in audiences for their basketball fundraising efforts. It is the same thing with YMCA fundraising and recreational leagues.

Go to just about any school gym on basketball days and you will see plenty of people ready to see a good game. From the smallest kids to the top high school basketball program, you will find fans, family, friends and onlookers attending the game.

Smart teams take advantage of that audience.

How easy do you think it would be to sell $1 Hershey candy bars at a game or practice? Don't you think most people in the stand will pay a couple of dollars for a few candy bars, especially if the proceeds help support the team. Same thing with basketball lollipops. You sell them for $.50 each - twice what they cost you.

If you really want to build your sales, teach the players a simple script.

Player: "Hi, would you mind buying a Hershey's candy bar from me? The proceeds will help my team pay for things like uniforms and coaching."

Player: "Thanks so much for supporting us!"

If the players will simply let the people know that they are helping the team by buying a couple candy bars or lollipops, most people will dig deep. But make sure the players tell the customers what the money will be used for. Informed customers will spend more money when they know where the money is going.

Remember, successful sports teams take advantage of opportunities and strengths. Basketball fundraising ideas that can be sold during games and practices provides an easy way for supporters to help out the team.