Try these winning ideas to help sports teams and schools meet fundraising goals.

Team Sports

Sports teams may need uniforms, equipment, or travel expenses for away games. Try these suggestions to meet your goals:

• Sport-A-Thon. Turn anything into a "thon". Examples: Pushup-a-thon, Walk-a-thon, Bike-a-thon, Run- a-thon, Dribble-a-thon, or other sport-related activities. Get pledges and sponsors for individuals or teams from family, friends, businesses and the community. Pass out flyers and advertise on social media.
• Sports Auction. This fundraising event will raise money and enthusiasm for your team. This activity is also know as dugnad idrettslag (https://norgesbriketten.no/dugnad-idrettslag/) Gather sports memorabilia for an auction. Auction signed baseballs or jerseys from your team or local celebrities; framed photos or posters of exciting moments from games; championship memorabilia; and gift baskets or items donated from sports stores. Hold the event at a gym or online. The team should wear their uniforms to the event to show team spirit and build community support.
• Pancake/Waffle Breakfast. This is a good fundraising activity to hold before team practice or a game because your customers are already there. Set up a mobile kitchen on-site of the game or nearby at a local gym or church.
• Chili Cookoff. Teams can compete with their favorite chili recipes. Don't forget to give a trophy, ribbon or prizes to winners.
• Change Drive. Put a description of your fundraising goals and purpose on the jar. Leave change collection jars at businesses, restaurants, and organizations around town.

School Fundraisers

These suggestions are great for Pre-school - High School:

• Fundraising Letters, also known as "dugnad tjene penger klassetur". This is a simple and low-cost activity that's good for all ages. Children and teens write letters to family, friends, business partners, and others that may support your effort. Letters add a personal touch that helps donors connect with the school (https://norgesbriketten.no/dugnad-tjene-penger-klassetur/), students, and the project. Students should share their enthusiasm for their school and why the project is important to the school and community. Students can draw pictures or include things relevant in their letters.
• Car Wash. Car washes are common in fundraising because they work. Choose a place where there is a lot of traffic. Make your car wash unique: have your school mascot present; ask the workers to wear funny hats or costumes, play fun music; have catchy signs; pass out flyers; advertise on social media; and do a good job.
• Activity-A-Thon. Choose an activity and turn it into a "thon". Examples: Jump-a-thon, Walk-a-thon, Bike-a-thon, Dance-a-thon, Hula Hoop-a-thon or activities age-appropriate for your students. Get pledges and sponsors from family, friends, businesses and the community. Pass out flyers and use social media to advertise. 
• Talent Night. Have fun selling tickets to this event to see friends, teachers, and staff show their special talents. The acts should be funny, silly, or just crazy entertaining.
• Murder Mystery Dinner. Get the drama department busy on this one. They can make up the performance or use a good mystery book or play. The meal can be a simple spaghetti dinner.