# What online fundraiser suits a small sports club?

Source: https://raised.nz/answers/how-to-fundraise-for-a-small-sports-club
Reviewed: 2026-11-13

A small sports club can use a Raised product fundraiser when it has a supplier and collection volunteers, or a donation campaign when supporters want to give directly. Choose a format around the club's audience and deadline. Teams Mode can give players their own links while the club manages one campaign.

## Should the club sell something or ask for donations?

A product sale gives local supporters something to buy, but the club needs to manage stock and handover. A donation appeal avoids those tasks and needs a specific explanation of the equipment, travel or other costs it will fund.

If most supporters live outside the collection area, a product-only campaign may exclude them. Consider a separate donation campaign rather than promising delivery the club cannot arrange.



## How can players help without handling cash?

Players or caregivers can share member links so orders or donations are attributed within the campaign. Decide the team structure and public display names before adding members.

A member's fundraising total is an attribution measure. If the club plans to allocate travel assistance according to sales or donations, agree its policy separately and explain whether costs will be deducted.



## What does the committee need to approve?

Agree the recipient account, purpose, fees and who can manage refunds or supporter queries. A transparent final report is useful even for a small campaign.

1. Choose the format and target date.
2. Confirm the budget and organiser.
3. Set products or donation details.
4. Prepare member links if appropriate.
5. Share the campaign and reconcile the result.

## Related guidance

- [Sports team fundraising tools](https://raised.nz/sports-team-fundraising)
- [Plan a trip campaign](https://raised.nz/answers/how-to-fundraise-for-a-sports-team-trip)
- [A football campaign example](https://raised.nz/case-studies/columba-college-first-xi-football)

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