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The Biggest Fundraising Mistakes Youth Sports Teams Make

[TheCityMoms] Every sports mom will tell you: fundraising is a required part of youth sports, school activities, and community programs — but it doesn’t have to be messy, awkward, or feel like a full-time job.

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In my experience as a soccer mom, head of our soccer parent committee, and wife to the head coach, I’ve learned a lot about what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to fundraising. I’m sharing that intel here as you start planning your own team’s fundraising goals - because the last thing any of us wants is burned-out volunteers, fewer donors than expected, and a lot of hard work that doesn’t raise much money.

(One big tip right off the bat? The Jamboree Fundraising app makes it possible to run a fully digital fundraiser — no paper forms, no selling products, and no awkward asks — and immediately eliminates a lot of the usual stress. I've got more on this below!)

Below are the most common fundraising mistakes I’ve seen parents and teams make, plus a smarter way to approach each one. Let’s dig in...

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