14 Easy Lacrosse Fundraising Ideas for Teams and Clubs

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in America, but it is not always cheap. Between uniforms, helmets, sticks, gloves, travel, tournament fees, field time, training equipment, and team gear, costs can add up quickly for players and families.

The good news is that lacrosse teams have plenty of easy ways to raise money. Fundraising is divided into three categories; Digital, Product, and Community. 

Here are 14 easy lacrosse fundraising ideas across all three for teams, clubs, school programs, and youth organizations.

Digital Lacrosse Fundraisers

Digital fundraisers are some of the easiest options for lacrosse teams because they allow players to reach supporters beyond their local area. It is the only fundraising type that easily allows family members from around the country to support their players.

There’s also no need to buy a product, so you’ll net 96-97% with a trusted digital fundraising platform like Teamfi.

1. Digital Lacrosse Crowdfunding Campaign

A crowdfunding campaign is one of the simplest lacrosse fundraising ideas because everybody is already familiar with it. 

You get a donation page. Plug in what you’re fundraising for. Share it on your program social media and have your fundraiser participants do the same with their friends and family.

With Teamfi, lacrosse teams can create a custom fundraising page, add team details, and make it easy for every athlete to share their own link. This keeps the fundraiser organized and helps coaches track progress throughout the campaign with over 10 different real-time metrics.

2. Calendar Fundraiser

A creative twist on the crowdfunding campaign is the calendar fundraiser.

This fundraising style boomed in the early 2020’s and is still tremendously popular today. Donors “claim” a day on a calendar by donating the amount that matches the date. For example, a supporter who picks the 10th donates $10, while someone who picks the 25th donates $25.

This format is easy to understand. It’s fun for kids to see their calendar filled. It’s visually impactful so fundraiser participants can see their progress over time. Just like the crowdfunding campaign with a free to use fundraising platform like Teamfi, you’re bringing home 96-97% of what you raise.

3. Lacrosse A-Thon Fundraisers

Rip some shots into the net. Collect some ground balls. Make some saves. A custom lacrosse a-thon takes a practice or skills that your players are already doing and turns it into a fundraiser.

Instead of simply asking for money, players complete a lacrosse-related challenge, and supporters donate to encourage them.

For lacrosse teams, this could be a shot-a-thon, pass-a-thon, wall-ball challenge, sprint challenge, or ground ball challenge.

Product Fundraisers

Product fundraisers are something we’ve all grown up with. Supporters receive something in return for their donation or purchase. The key is choosing products that are easy to sell, simple to deliver, and relevant to your team’s community.

4. Team Apparel Sale

Branded gear is a valued part of any lacrosse program.

T-shirts, hoodies, hats, quarter-zips, and performance shirts with your team's logo and colors will be a hit. You can also create limited-edition gear for a big tournament, rivalry game, or playoff push.

Apparel fundraisers work best when the team promotes the sale online and at games. It’s a fundraiser that is going to bring a lot of value to the program, but less so monetarily. The supply chain for apparel prevents high profit from being brought in by programs.

5. Custom Socks Fundraiser

We talked about team apparel, here’s a similar lacrosse fundraising idea that makes it a little more fun. Custom socks are a fun product fundraiser for lacrosse teams because players can wear them during practice, travel, or team events. They are also easy for parents, students, and fans to buy.

Create socks with your team colors, mascot, logo, or a lacrosse pattern. You can offer one design or a few different options.

6. Discount Card Fundraiser

If you’ve got enough businesses in your community, a discount card fundraiser is a good way to bring in local businesses while raising some money. These businesses put promotions onto a card with tearaway squares, and you have the kids in your program sell those cards for an amount like $20 or $25.

Like with any fundraiser, it’s key to know your audience. Here it’s local families, neighbors, and community members.

To make the fundraiser easier, focus on businesses that people already use. Restaurants, coffee shops, pizza places, and family-friendly spots are often good choices.

7. Snack or Concession Box Sale

Concessions are a core part of any athletics event. Lacrosse tournaments, practices, and game days create plenty of opportunities for snack sales. Your team can sell candy, protein bars, chips, bottled drinks, or pre-packed snack boxes.

This fundraiser is simple and works well when your team has access to a busy event. Set up near the field, entrance, or spectator area and make prices easy to understand.

Snack sales are especially useful as a smaller fundraiser to help cover team meals, bus snacks, or tournament weekend costs.

8. Lacrosse Sticker and Decal Fundraiser

A sticker and decal fundraiser is an easy product fundraiser for lacrosse teams because the items are affordable, simple to sell, and popular with players, parents, and fans.

Create lacrosse-themed stickers, car decals, helmet decals, laptop stickers, or water bottle decals using your team logo, mascot, colors, or slogan. Supporters can buy them to show off their connection to the team without spending a lot.

Again, like apparel, it’s not going to be a high yield fundraiser monetarily, but it does bring value to the program through keeping families happy and promoting your team.

Community Fundraisers

Community fundraisers help lacrosse teams raise money while bringing families, fans, and local supporters together. These are great for building team culture and creating visibility around your program. 

9. Youth Lacrosse Clinic or Summer Camp

Help develop your lacrosse program and raise some money in the meantime. High school or club players can help teach younger athletes basic skills like passing, catching, shooting, dodging, defense, and ground balls.

Charge a registration fee and run the clinic for a few hours on a weekend or as a summer camp during the summer. Coaches can supervise while players lead stations.

These clinics and camps are critical not just as a lacrosse fundraiser, but a way to improve your lacrosse program from the youth level up.

10. Parents vs. Players Scrimmage

A parents vs. players game is a fun way to bring the lacrosse community together. Families can pay to attend, participate, or support the event through donations.

We all know lacrosse, especially on the boys side, can be a rough sport. Keep the game light, safe, and entertaining. 

This is especially effective near the end of the season because it gives families a fun way to celebrate the team.

Other alternatives include an alumni game for older programs like college and high school or a program showcase game.

11. Car Wash Fundraiser

1985 wasn’t just the setting (well sometimes) for the hit franchise Back to the Future, it was also in the heart of the boom of car wash fundraising. Drive-in theatres, large parking lots, malls, and of course, the lack of digital fundraising, made car washes huge.

It’s easy to set up and does not require much equipment. Choose a high-traffic location, promote the event ahead of time, and have players hold signs to bring in more cars.

Ask for donations instead of charging one set price. Many supporters will give more when they know the money helps local athletes.

This works best on a warm weekend, but is very weather dependent, so some luck is involved.

12. Restaurant Night

Easily one of the most common lacrosse fundraising ideas out there is the restaurant night. Partner with a local restaurant. They give back a percentage of sales from a specific evening. It’s a fairly easy concept.

Players, parents, classmates, teachers, and local supporters can attend, eat, and help the team raise money. Many restaurants also allow takeout orders to count toward the fundraiser.

Promote the event on social media, through email, and at school or practice. The more people who show up, the more your team can raise.

13. Lacrosse Golf Outing Fundraiser

We’ve talked about a lot of high yield fundraisers like digital fundraisers. We’ve talked about some lower yield fundraisers like spirit wear. Golf outings are definitely in that upper tier.

Charge golfers an entry fee to play, then raise additional money through hole sponsorships, raffle baskets, contests, concessions, and donations. Local businesses can sponsor individual holes, donate prizes, or help cover event costs in exchange for recognition.

This fundraiser works especially well for lacrosse programs with a strong parent or alumni network. It takes more planning than a simple donation campaign, but it can become a yearly event that supports the team long-term.

14. Cornhole Tournament

Turn a fun backyard event into a full-fledged lacrosse fundraising event with a cornhole tournament. Teams pay an entry fee, compete in a bracket, and enjoy a casual event that does not require lacrosse experience.

You can host it at a school, park, restaurant, brewery, or community space. Add food, music, raffles, and prizes to make the event more appealing. This can appeal to families beyond your lacrosse program.

How to Choose the Best Lacrosse Fundraiser

The best fundraiser depends on your team’s size, season schedule, fundraising goal, and available volunteers. Digital fundraisers are usually the easiest to launch quickly because players can share links and collect donations online. Product fundraisers can work well when your team has a strong local fan base. Community fundraisers are great for building support around your program.

Many lacrosse teams can raise even more by combining ideas. For example, a team might run a Teamfi crowdfunding campaign online while also hosting a youth clinic or restaurant night locally.

Start Your Lacrosse Fundraiser With Teamfi

Teamfi helps lacrosse teams and clubs raise money online with simple, flexible fundraising options. Whether your team wants to run a lacrosse crowdfunding campaign, calendar fundraiser, or lacrosse a-thon, Teamfi makes it easy for players to share the fundraiser and collect donations from supporters.

From new uniforms to tournament travel, Teamfi gives lacrosse programs an easier way to fund the season and take the stress off coaches and program boosters.