Booster club fundraising that lasts all season
Eight booster club fundraising ideas, and how to turn your supporters into members who renew every year. MemberDrive charges 1% per gift and no monthly fee.
8 booster club fundraising ideas
Most booster clubs raise money one event at a time. These ideas build income that comes back every season.
- 1
Sell booster memberships with levels
Offer a few membership options, such as Supporter at $50 a year, Family at $100 a year, and All-Star at $25 a month. Members join once and renew on schedule, so you do not start from zero every season.
- 2
Start a monthly giving club
Ask parents and alumni for a small monthly gift. $10 a month is $120 a year, and it keeps coming in during the off-season.
- 3
Run a matching challenge
Ask a local business, an alumnus, or a board member to match every gift up to a cap until a deadline, such as the first home game. A deadline and a doubled gift give people a reason to give now.
- 4
Give every family a fundraising link
Each family shares its own link with grandparents, neighbors, and coworkers. Gifts are credited to the family, and a leaderboard shows who has raised the most.
- 5
Raise for one big project
A new scoreboard, uniforms, or a team trip. Set a goal and show a progress bar, so supporters see exactly what their gift buys.
- 6
Ask for multi-year pledges for big projects
For a field upgrade or a new building, ask families to pledge a total and pay it over two or three years.
- 7
Keep supporters updated
Post scores, photos, and thank-yous after big games. When supporters see what their gift did, they have a reason to renew.
- 8
Keep the classic fundraisers
Concessions, spirit wear, car washes, and sponsor banners still work. Use them for the season's extras, and let memberships cover the base budget.
Ideas 1 through 7, in one place
MemberDrive runs the membership and donation ideas above. Everything is included in the same 1% fee.
Membership levels
Name each option and set its amount and schedule. Memberships renew on their own, by card or bank transfer.
Managing recurring giftsMatching challenges
A sponsor sets a match rate, a maximum, and a deadline. A live page shows the match filling up.
How matching gifts workFamily fundraising links
Families share their own link. Gifts are credited to them, and a public leaderboard shows the top fundraisers.
How leaderboards workA campaign for each team
Football, band, and the new scoreboard each get their own giving page, goal, and progress bar.
Campaign quick startPledges
Families commit to a total and pay it over time. MemberDrive schedules the payments.
Tracking pledgesUpdates and cash gifts
Post news that emails your supporters. Record cash and checks from game day by hand.
Posting updatesWhat it costs
MemberDrive charges 1% of each gift. There is no monthly fee and no setup fee. A club that raises $10,000 online in a year pays $100 to MemberDrive. Stripe charges its card or bank processing fee separately, and you can let donors cover that fee at checkout.
MemberDrive does not run concessions, merchandise, or ticket sales (idea 8). Keep your current tools for those.
Questions booster clubs ask
What does MemberDrive cost a booster club?
MemberDrive charges 1% of each gift. There is no monthly fee and no setup fee. Stripe charges its processing fee separately, and you can let donors cover that fee at checkout. A club that raises $10,000 online in a year pays $100 to MemberDrive.
Can we offer membership levels?
Yes. Each campaign can offer several giving options, each with its own name, amount, and schedule, such as $50 a year or $25 a month. Members renew automatically until they cancel.
Can each sport or activity raise money separately?
Yes. Give each team, the band, or a big project its own campaign, with its own giving page and goal. Each supporter's giving across all campaigns shows on one record.
Can families raise money with their own link?
Yes. Each fundraiser can share a personal link, and gifts made through it are credited to them. The campaign's public leaderboard shows the top fundraisers.
Can we record cash and checks from game day?
Yes. Record cash and check gifts by hand, so each supporter's giving history is complete.
Does MemberDrive run concessions, merchandise, or ticket sales?
No. MemberDrive is for donations and memberships. It does not sell tickets, merchandise, or concessions.
Open booster memberships before your next season
Create your giving page, connect Stripe, and share the link. You pay nothing until gifts come in.
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