Fundraising Ideas for Baseball Teams

A fun and effective way to raise money for the team this season—host a home run derby fundraiser. Invite current players, alumni, parents, and even community members to step up to the plate and take their best swings. It’s a great way for adults to relive their glory days while bringing fans and families together for a day of baseball fun.

Charge an entry fee for participants, sell tickets for spectators, and offer concessions to boost fundraising. You can even award a special prize to the winner to add some friendly competition. To maximize support, print a QR code for your GoFundMe fundraiser so even those who can’t attend can pitch in.

Online fundraising is an effective way to reach more potential supporters beyond friends and family. Set up a crowdfunding page through GoFundMe in no time, and make sure to share it on social media to boost your fundraising efforts. Check out our guide to fundraising for sports teams.

Make the most of GoFundMe’s ‘Team’ feature, where you can share the responsibility of fundraising with teammates, coaches, and loved ones.

Approach local businesses if they’d consider sponsoring the team in exchange for a logo on your jersey or a mention on your social accounts and match programs. Ask if they would let you put up flyers with a QR code to your GoFundMe fundraiser somewhere their customers can support. Try including quotes from the players to tug at the community’s heartstrings. You can even consider letting the players design the flyer to let their creativity flow.

Approach a local t-shirt vendor and use a design from your team logo or a creative, custom design from players. ‘Player-made’ merch is a big hit with community members. The merch will take time to make and deliver, and you want friends, family, and fans to be able to wear their merch to games, so plan ahead! Who knows, in years to come, your merch could turn into sought-after memorabilia.

If it’s a baseball fundraiser, you gotta have custom baseball caps, but t-shirts and hoodies are great options as well. Make sure you’re setting a reasonable price while still making a little profit for the team.

A trivia night fundraiser is a fun and easy way to rally the community and raise money for the team. Host it at a local restaurant, bar, or community center, and charge an entry fee for teams to compete. Make it baseball-themed or mix in general trivia to keep things exciting. Offer a prize for the winning team, and a local business might even donate space or prizes to support the cause. With great questions, good food, and friendly competition, this event can be a grand slam for your season’s fundraising goals.

Host a movie night at the ballpark! Set up a big screen on the field and invite the community to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a fun outdoor movie experience. Ask people to make a voluntary donation to your GoFundMe as they arrive. Sell popcorn, hot dogs, and drinks to raise additional money. To make it extra special, choose a baseball-themed movie like The Sandlot or Field of Dreams. With a laid-back atmosphere and a great film under the stars, this idea is an easy way to bring people together while raising money for the season.

Chances are, you’ve heard of a walk-a-thon. This is the baseball-inspired version. Sponsor a player based on how many hits they make during a set period or the distance their hits travel. All team members can get involved with a bit of friendly competition and collect donations from peers and loved ones.

Start a concession stand at your baseball games, selling refreshments and other treats. Let spectators know you’ll be hosting beforehand, so they know to come hungry. Add any profits to your fundraising efforts. See if you could host a concession stand at other baseball games near you, to maximize this opportunity.