The Power of Fundraising: Helping Cheer, Dance, Band, and Yearbook Programs Achieve Their Goals

Budget can be a barrier for many programs when it comes to attending camps and events, purchasing new uniforms and gear, or achieving goals for new experiences! That’s why Varsity Spirit and Snap! Raise have partnered to support participants, coaches, and their cheer, dance, band, and yearbook programs. Fundraising can help make your program’s dreams into a reality by funding essentials for your program, unlocking opportunities, and strengthening community support.

Funding essential program needs
Your program needs stuff, and your community wants to help. Snap! Raise has helped raise nearly $1 billion for programs like yours, so we know firsthand the impact that simply asking for support can have. Fundraising can help cover costs of new uniforms, equipment, instruments, and travel expenses for experiences!

Cheer coach Allie Tyner, who has run Snap! Raise campaigns for her team, says, “In our sport, uniforms are a statement and part of our story, but sometimes can be expensive. We don’t have the resources to just spend that kind of money off the bat. We need to fundraise if we want to spend on big purchases. This fundraising made it easy so that we could get the gear we really wanted – it was up to us to earn it.” Putting in the effort to fundraise gives everyone in your group a chance to get the best gear, which can really set your program up for success.

Unlocking opportunities for growth and development

One of the best parts of participating in a cheer, dance, band, or yearbook program is the personal development students experience. Many participants attend specialized camps, workshops, or clinics to enhance their skills, but taking part in these experiences can come at a cost. Fundraising allows your group to help offset these costs and gives everyone a chance to experience the growth that these training opportunities offer.

Attending regional and national events can be another expense that groups have to cover out of their own pockets. Event fees, transportation, meals, and lodging can all be covered by fundraising. When you reach out to your program’s community and supporters, it’s important to share these goals with potential donors—they love to know the impact their funds will have!

Strengthening community support and team spirit

Working together to fundraise fosters teamwork, leadership, and engagement within your team and group. Everyone is united in working towards a common goal. Fundraising also makes your community feel more involved, and helps you build long-term support for your program! Reach out to family and friends, neighbors, and local businesses and you might be surprised to discover how many people want to support your program’s goals!

When you have a strong community, it makes it easier to build a consistent and successful fundraiser year after year. It will also become easier to prepare for next season and maintain financial sustainability for the program. With the security that fundraising brings, your program can really grow!

Varsity Spirit and Snap! Raise are here to support your group’s fundraising goals, whether they’re big or small! Make sure your program has everything it needs, while helping your skilled students and building your community. Together, we can ensure students can reach their full potential through participating in new experiences. If you are interested in learning more about the Varsity Spirit and Snap! Raise partnership, click here!