Start a sports fundraiser on GoFundMe
Kick off your journey to victory: Whether it’s funding the next big tournament or getting the gear to bring your team’s goals to life, GoFundMe is the trusted place to help.
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With GoFundMe’s smart tools, it’s easy to publish your fundraiser in just a few clicks.
Step 1
Create your fundraiser
Our tools will help you write an effective story, add photos or videos, and set your goal.
Step 2
Share your fundraiser link
Share with friends and family to get donations early. Check your dashboard often for tips.
Step 3
Transfer to your bank
You can transfer funds safely, securely, and at any time—even before reaching your goal.
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Why start a sports fundraiser on GoFundMe?
GoFundMe sets you up for success with smart tools to help you write and launch your fundraiser. Use GoFundMe’s built-in tools to write your story, pick the right photos, and share your fundraiser. Setting up a fundraiser is easy and only takes a few minutes!
If you or your team have big dreams on the field, court, or beyond, starting a GoFundMe can be your tool to help fund those dreams. Whether it’s for new equipment, travel to tournaments, or improving your team’s facilities, by sharing your sports fundraising journey on GoFundMe, you’re not just asking for funds; you’re inviting a community to support your ambitions. So, if funding has been a barrier, let GoFundMe help you achieve the greatness you’ve been working so hard for.
Frequently asked questions
Once you set up you fundraiser, you can add team members to your GoFundMe to help you.
Once you set up the fundraiser, you can invite the person or organization to set up bank transfers so they will receive the money directly. Learn more about inviting the person you are fundraising for to receive funds.
Include details about what you’re fundraising for and an estimate of the costs. For example, if you are fundraising for new uniforms and tournament fees, you might list that uniforms cost around $600 and tournament fees cost $2,000.
Yes, you can raise (or lower) your fundraising goal at any time.
The process of setting up and verifying transfers can take 3-7 business days or longer to complete. Then, once your first transfer is sent, it will take on average 2-5 business days for the funds to safely be deposited into the bank account on file.
One small transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30) is automatically deducted per donation—that’s it. Everything else goes directly to your cause. For more information and to estimate what you will receive, check out the GoFundMe pricing calculator.
Yes, you can fundraise for a charity or nonprofit you care about by selecting “Charity” when prompted to select who you are fundraising for in your GoFundMe setup.
When sports fundraising, we recommend using the full name of the team you are fundraising for in the title. For example, “Help the Milwaukee u10 All-Stars Get to State”
There are currently 20 countries where our payment processors can send funds. Review our list of supported countries and currencies to help ensure that your country is supported.
No, there is no time limit for your fundraiser so you can continue to raise money for needs that arise throughout the season or year.
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