Basketball Calendar Fundraiser Template – Free Fundraising Tool

The most popular youth sport in America? It’s not football. It’s not volleyball. It’s not even Little League Baseball, recently dethroned by…. Youth basketball. That’s right, youth basketball is the most popular youth sport in the country.

That’s where the basketball calendar fundraiser comes in. With kids playing in youth programs, high school, and often a travel team on the side, fundraising is a way of life for these kids, their parents, and program directors.

So how can you change up your fundraising? The calendar. It’s one of the easiest and most effective fundraisers you can run. Just like our softball and cheer versions, this free basketball calendar fundraiser template from Teamfi is ready to print and designed to help your team raise real money fast – just add your email to the form below and we'll send you the free template.

Download the free basketball calendar template below and we’ll email it to you right away. No cost, no watermark, just a simple, high-quality calendar ready to use.

What Is a Basketball Calendar Fundraiser?

A basketball calendar fundraiser is a fun, easy way for teams to raise money without selling products or hosting events. Each player gets a 31-day calendar. It doesn’t matter if it’s February, you’ll still get a 31-day calendar. Supporters pick a date and donate that amount. If someone picks the 10th, they donate $10. If they pick the 25th, they donate $25.

Once the calendar is full, that player has raised $496 for the team.

• If you have 10 players, that’s $4,960.
• If you have 20 players, that’s $9,920.

A 100 player youth program? That’s nearly 50 grand.
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Even if your players only fill half of their calendars, you’re still raising thousands of dollars.

That’s what makes the calendar fundraiser such a strong option for basketball programs. It’s easy, trackable, and doesn’t require anyone to spend money on products they don’t actually need.

Why Basketball Teams Love Calendar Fundraisers

Basketball is a team sport built on momentum, teamwork, and effort. A calendar fundraiser fits that culture perfectly. Each player is responsible for their own calendar, but every dollar raised pushes the entire team forward. It builds accountability while keeping things competitive in a healthy way.

Coaches love it because it’s low-stress. No shuffling through calendars.

That’s why Darrow Basketball in New York particularly loved our calendar fundraiser. They took home a whopping $27875.93 in a September fundraiser.

Parents love it because there’s no product to sell or distribute.

Players like that they can take ownership of something simple and actually see their impact.

It also works in any season. You can launch a calendar fundraiser before the holidays, during midseason to cover travel, or in the spring for off-season tournaments. Some programs even run one in the fall for varsity and another in the spring for their youth teams.

When compared to restaurant nights or car washes, calendar fundraisers are faster, cleaner, and far more profitable. That’s why so many basketball programs across high school, travel, and club levels are turning to this model in 2025.

How to Start Your Basketball Calendar Fundraiser

1. Download the free basketball calendar template.
   Enter your email below and we’ll send you the ready-to-print version immediately along with some tips on how to make the most out of calendar fundraising.
   
2. Add your team info.
   Write your team name and most importantly how supporters can send their donation. Do you accept cash? Is there a Venmo or PayPal you can utilize?
3. Give each player a calendar.
   Each player shares theirs with family, friends, and fans. The goal is to fill all 31 days with donations.
   
4. Collect and track donations.
   Have players mark off the dates that have been claimed. Once the calendar is full, they can start another one.
   

It’s that easy. Most teams run their calendar fundraiser for 2–3 weeks and are done well before the next tournament or season event.

Prefer a Digital Fundraiser Instead?

We find teams that switch from paper to digital calendar fundraising increase their fundraising total by 400%. You read that right, 400%.

Why? Digital calendar fundraisers have a higher reach, are easier to use, and take less time to run than paper calendar fundraisers.

If you like the idea of a calendar fundraiser but want to skip the paper, we can help.

Teamfi offers a completely digital calendar fundraiser that does all the tracking and outreach for you. It takes about ten minutes to get started. You’ll have real-time dashboards, secure payment processing, and automated reminders for donors. Your players just add their contacts and let us do the work.

You can schedule a quick demo to see how it works and start your digital basketball calendar fundraiser today.

Quick Tips for Success

• Start early. Give your players two or three weeks to share their calendars.
  
• Make it competitive. Offer a small prize for the first player to fill their calendar or to the person who raises the most amount of money. Fill one calendar? You can do another very easily.
  
• Post updates. Share progress on your team’s social media accounts.
  
• Encourage follow-ups. A simple reminder can fill those last few open dates.

Download Your Free Basketball Calendar Template

Ready to get started? Download the free, ready-to-print basketball calendar fundraiser template below. It’s an easy way to raise money without selling products or hosting events. Whether you run it with pen and paper or through Teamfi’s digital version, the calendar fundraiser can help your team reach its goals this season.

Add your email to the form below and we’ll send you the free, ready-to-print template right away.