Turn everyday purchases into success on the court

For a basketball fundraiser that uses equipment already in your gym, try a 3-point or free throw ... competition. You can keep it entertaining by adding extra rounds, like a dunking contest. Once participants register for a fee, the court is theirs to show off their skills (or lack thereof). Incentivize participants with prizes for first, second, and third place, which you can solicit as donations from local businesses. You can even give out FlipGive gift cards, allowing winners to shop with their favourite brands while earning money back for your basketball team.

The classic concession stand fundraiser a consistent way to raise money throughout the season. ... Simply sell at every game, switching up your items for sale to keep attendees interested (and snack satisfied). Chips and candy are always crowd-pleasers, but don’t stop there—ask team parents to donate baked goods, like basketball-frosted cookies. In addition to drinks and snacks, you can also sell higher-value items like branded team T-shirts, water bottles, and bumper stickers. To get even more bang for your buck, buy your concession stand snacks with a FlipGive gift card for your local grocery store.

A signed ball, jerseys, the latest sneakers—there are many ways to run a raffle fundraiser ... for basketball teams. Kids, parents, and coaches alike can sell tickets, diversifying donation streams between work, school, and family. You can also raffle off gift cards for stores like Fanatics or Sport Chek, which are available on FlipGive for those extra earnings!

Or varsity vs. alumni, kids vs. parents, students vs. coaches… you get the gist. This type of event ... is designed to drum up school-wide excitement; even non-athletes will want to watch their friends, teachers, or parents sweat it out on the court. Encourage participants to form teams and use flyers and social media to spread the word. Set an entry fee for anyone not on the team, charge admission, sell concessions on game day, and offer gift card prizes to the winning team. If the fundraiser succeeds, you can make it an annual tradition!