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Freehold Boys Basketball Fundraiser!
Click the button below to view the team’s actual fundraiser page.
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Hi parents and guardians,
We’ve officially launched our fundraiser and you can view our team page using the link above. Our goal is to raise funds that will directly support our program— team uniforms, workout equipment, & travel expenses.
Parent involvement makes a huge impact, so thank you for taking a moment to check it out, see how everything works, and for encouraging participation.
How It Works
Each athlete is working to bring in a few personal sponsors.
Sponsors can be friends, family members, or local businesses.
They’ll have their name or logo printed on our 8x4 ft team banner, proudly displayed at games and events.
Sponsors choose their support level:
$500 or more gets your large company logo on our banner with prominent placement + plus shout outs at all home games (if you’re sponsoring on behalf of yourself and not a business we can add your name in large text)
$300 or more gets your large company logo on our banner with prominent placement (if you’re sponsoring on behalf of yourself and not a business we can add your name in large text)
$200 or more gets your medium company logo on our banner (if you’re sponsoring on behalf of yourself and not a business we can add your name in large text)
$100 or more gets your name in plain text on our banner (or slightly smaller message - up to 10 words - ex. “Go Steven, we’re proud of you!”)
Want to donate a different amount? All donors are recognized in our sponsor feed on the fundraiser page!
Every sponsorship helps us reach our fundraising goal and gets us closer to a stronger season.
Our Team Goal
We’re aiming to raise $6,000.
If each athlete gets just 2–3 personal sponsors and shares 10–20 contacts using Sponsor Assist (located in the footer below), we’ll reach our goal easily!
How Sponsor Assist Works
There are three great ways to reach sponsors:
Personal Outreach - Connecting in person or over the phone (Most affective so we are encouraging each athlete to aim for 2-3 sponsors)
Sponsor Assist - Providing Contacts of potential sponsors
Sharing your team page on social media, by text, or by email using the social share buttons at the top of the fundraising page
Sponsor Assist makes the rest easy.
At the bottom of your team page, you’ll see a “Sponsor Assist” button. This opens a simple form where team members can add potential sponsors — just a name and email. We’ll then send friendly messages throughout the fundraiser with updates and sponsorship opportunities. Contacts only receive these if they opt in, and they can unsubscribe anytime.
It’s surprisingly effective: if 30 athletes each submit 15 contacts, and only 15% sponsor an average of $150, the team would raise over $10,000 — before even counting personal asks or shared links. Your participation makes a huge difference!
Competition & Rewards
To make things exciting, 5% of the total amount raised will go toward Amazon gift card rewards for the top three fundraisers:
🥇 1st place: 50% of the reward pool
🥈 2nd place: 30% of the reward pool
🥉 3rd place: 20% of the reward pool
Examples:
If the team raises $10,000, the top fundraisers will earn $250, $150, & $100 gift cards.
If the team raises $5,000, rewards will be $125, $75, & $50.
This friendly competition keeps things fun, motivates everyone to participate, and shows athletes that hard work pays off!
Additionally -
The first athlete to secure 3 sponsorships will earn an extra $50 Amazon gift card!
How Parents Can Help
Encourage & help your athlete reach out to potential sponsors — family, friends, or small businesses, as well as gather potential sponsors emails for Sponsor Assist.
Share your athlete’s fundraising link on social media, in text messages, and with coworkers.
Printing & Distributing the Flyer Below (in the Resources section) - Post around town or have your athlete share it with families, friends & businesses.
Stay positive and engaged — momentum is contagious!
Volunteers
Coaches are busy and we want them to be able to focus as much as possible on the season. Fundraisers run best when parents step in to help. Even a little time or encouragement goes a long way, taking pressure off coaches and giving our athletes the support they deserve. We’re looking for 2–3 volunteers to help with:
Keeping the team motivated
Support the team and coach with simple tasks
Reaching out to local businesses or contacts
If you’d like to help, click “Volunteer” below to add your name and contact info. You’ll be connected with other volunteers to coordinate next steps.
Let’s Make This a Success!
This fundraiser can be a huge win for our team with everyone doing just a small part.
Thank you for supporting your athlete and helping the team reach its goals!