Basketball Fundraising
Basketball Fundraising — Zero Fees
Raise money for jerseys, gym rental, travel for tournaments, training equipment, and camp fees. Run shoot-a-thons, free throw marathons, or online donation campaigns — all with zero platform fees.
Basketball fundraiser ideas that actually work
Forget candy bars and car washes. Your players signed up to play basketball, not sell wrapping paper. These fundraisers let them raise money doing what they already do — shooting hoops.
Shoot-a-Thon
Donors pledge per free throw or per shot made during a timed challenge. A player sinking 18 out of 25 with $1.50/shot pledges from 20 supporters raises $540. Set up stations for three-pointers, mid-range, and free throws — parents pack the bleachers and it turns fundraising into a game night.
Free Throw Marathon
Each player shoots free throws for a set time (5 or 10 minutes) while donors pledge per make. A kid hitting 35 free throws in 10 minutes with $0.75/make pledges from 15 supporters raises $393. It's simple to run, easy to count, and every player on your roster can participate regardless of skill level.
Walk-a-Thon
Not every fundraiser has to be on the court. A walk-a-thon gets the whole community involved — parents, siblings, alumni. Donors pledge per lap or per mile. It works especially well as a preseason team-building event before tryouts or the first practice.
Online Donation Campaign
No event needed. Every player gets a personal donation page with a unique link and QR code. They text it to family, post it on social media, and hand it out at games. Great for travel tournament costs, new jerseys, or gym rental fees where you just need to collect donations fast.
Move-a-Thon
Combine basketball drills with general fitness — suicides, defensive slides, layup lines. Donors pledge per drill completed or per minute of activity. It doubles as a conditioning session, so coaches love it. Your team gets better AND raises money at the same time.
Basketball teams raise $3,000–$10,000 per season
A 12-player roster where each kid gets 20 donors at $1.50/shot and sinks 18 free throws raises $6,480 from a single shoot-a-thon. Add a flat donation campaign on top and you clear $8,000+ without selling a single candy bar.
Whether you're a youth rec league needing jerseys, an AAU team funding tournament travel, or a high school program upgrading your gym — one fundraiser can cover it.
One shoot-a-thon. One afternoon. More money than a semester of bake sales.
Built for basketball fundraising
Every feature your program needs to raise more money with less work.
Personal Donation Pages
Every player gets their own fundraising page with a shareable link. They text it to grandparents, post it on Instagram, hand it to fans at games. No more passing around a clipboard.
QR Codes for Every Player
Print QR codes on flyers, tape them to the scorer's table, or include them in game-day programs. Fans scan and donate from their phone in 30 seconds.
Per-Shot Tracking
Log free throws, three-pointers, or any shot type after the event. Per-shot donations calculate automatically — no spreadsheets, no math errors.
Zero Fees + TipShare
Every dollar goes to your program. No platform fees, ever. Plus, we share 10% of optional donor tips back with your team through TipShare. The only cost is standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30).
Live Leaderboards
Athletes compete to be the top fundraiser. Post the leaderboard in the locker room or share it in the team group chat. Competition drives donations — basketball players already know that.
Real-Time Dashboard
Track every donation as it comes in. See who's raised the most, who still needs to share their link, and your total — all in one place. Money deposits within 1 business day.
How it works
Create your fundraiser
Name it, set the donation type (per shot, per free throw, flat donation, or both). Takes about 60 seconds.
Add your roster
Upload a CSV or add players one by one. Each player gets their own donation page with a shareable link and QR code.
Players share their links
Players text their link to family, post it on social media, hand out QR codes at games. The more they share, the more they raise.
Run the event, collect donations
Log shot results after the event. Per-shot donations calculate automatically. Money deposits to your bank within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a basketball team realistically raise?
Most basketball teams raise $3,000–$10,000 per season depending on roster size and how actively players share their links. A 12-player team where each kid gets 20 donors at $1.50/shot and sinks 18 free throws raises $6,480 from a single shoot-a-thon. Add an online donation campaign alongside it and you're clearing $8,000+.
What's the best basketball fundraiser for youth or AAU teams?
A shoot-a-thon is the easiest to run and the most fun. Set up a free throw challenge during practice, have parents film it, and let donors pledge per make. For AAU teams traveling to tournaments, an online donation campaign works great — players share their personal page and donations roll in without organizing a separate event.
What are the fees?
Zero platform fees. The only cost is standard Stripe processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction. On a $25 donation, that's $1.03 — your team keeps $23.97. Cash and check donations have no fees at all. We also share 10% of optional donor tips back to your program through TipShare.
Can we use this for travel tournament costs or new jerseys?
Yes. You don't have to run a per-shot event. Set up a flat donation campaign for tournament entry fees, hotel costs, new uniforms, gym rental, or training equipment. Same zero-fee platform, same shareable links and leaderboards.
How do payouts work?
Connect your bank account through Stripe (one-time, takes 2 minutes). After that, donations deposit within 1 business day. No waiting until the campaign ends — money flows as it comes in.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Everything runs in the browser. Players share a link — donors tap it, see the player's page, and donate. No app downloads, no account creation for donors. It works on any phone.
Ready to fund your next season?
Set up your basketball fundraiser in 60 seconds. Free forever — no platform fees, no contracts, no credit card required.