How Four Teams Raised Big With Teamfi’s Pick a Date to Donate Calendar Fundraiser

Fundraising fatigue is real. Look at all the fundraisers you encounter every year. It’s hard to know how much to donate and which programs need money. Enter Teamfi and our “Pick a Date to Donate” calendar fundraiser.

Each team set up with Teamfi has a home page explicitly saying what they’re raising money for and how this will help elevate the program. The Pick a Date to Donate calendar fundraiser is also unique in that the interface and donation style is much different than a traditional crowdfunding fundraiser, which we also can do.

This digital-first approach takes one of the most popular fundraising formats in youth sports and makes it faster, easier, and more scalable. Each donor picks a day of the month—$1 on the 1st, $15 on the 15th, $31 on the 31st—and contributes that amount. The calendar can be filled once, twice, or as many times as needed.

The best part? It works and it 100% free. Below are real-world examples of how schools and clubs across the country raised hundreds—sometimes thousands, using our “Pick a Date to Donate” calendar fundraiser.

Born Leaders Baseball - $7,076 Raised with Teamfi

⚾ – Travel Baseball
🧍 – Small Team (0-25 fundraiser participants)
📍 – Willingboro, NJ (Central New Jersey)

Willingboro Born Leaders are a small travel baseball program nestled in the heart of the Philadelphia suburbs in Southern New Jersey. Willingboro is home to a diverse community with a proud athletic tradition rooted in track and field.

In a community built on track success, maintaining a youth baseball program is hard. That’s why Born Leaders turned to Teamfi’s calendar fundraiser after years of doing fundraisers like car washes that generated low returns, Born Leaders raised over $7,000 for their program.

Results: ✅ $7,076

“We really enjoyed this fundraiser. It was easy and very hands off. I didn't have to worry about anything. I believe that it is so amazing that you receive a payout everyday. I can say that we will use this again next year.” - Brandon and Cynthia Edwards

Side note: thinking of running a calendar fundraiser for your baseball team, but prefer to do it the old fashioned, pen and paper way? Well, great news – we just released a 100% free, ready-to-print baseball calendar template.

Del Norte Music Boosters - $14,310 raised with Teamfi

🎶 - Music Program
🧍‍♀️🧍 - Medium Organization (26-50 fundraiser participants)
📍 - Del Norte, CA (Northern California)

Located in Northern San Diego, Del Norte High School had long relied on traditional, paper-based fundraisers to support its music programs. While these efforts brought in modest returns, they often proved cumbersome—students had to handle cash, track pledges manually, and approach donors face-to-face, all while navigating stacks of paperwork.

Looking for a more modern and efficient solution, the Del Norte Music Boosters partnered with Teamfi to launch a digital “Pick a Date to Donate” calendar fundraiser. After a brief 10-minute demo, the team was impressed by the platform’s simplicity and user-friendly design.

The result? A remarkable $14,310 raised—funds that will directly enhance their growing music program.

By going digital, Del Norte eliminated friction for both students and donors—and gained a powerful new tool for future campaigns.

Results: ✅ $14,310

Vicksburg Girls Tennis – $5,565.79 Raised with Teamfi

🎾 - Tennis Team
🧍‍♀️ - Small Team (0-25 fundraiser participants)
📍 - Vicksburg, MI (Southwest Michigan)

Overview:
A small-town tennis program raising over $5,000 in a single fundraiser? It might sound unlikely, but not with Teamfi. These are success stories that are become not just the exception, but the standard.

Tucked away in southwest Michigan, Vicksburg is a village of just over 4,000 residents, known for its historic downtown and quiet, small-town charm. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows each other, and community support runs deep.

So while it might seem surprising at first, the success of the Vicksburg tennis team’s fundraiser proves a powerful point: you don’t need a big city to make a big impact. Even in tight-knit communities, effective fundraising is absolutely within reach.

Results: ✅ 5,565.79

”I really enjoyed the Calendar format and will be sharing it at our falls coaches meeting.We raised a lot of money with fewer girls. Plus was able to give an incentive for completing the whole calendar. The calendar format did get more donations from more people.” - Coach Nick Foley

Sequoyah Track and Field –  $23,542 Raised with Teamfi

🎽 - Track and Field
🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ - Large Team (51-100 fundraiser participants)
📍 - Sequoyah, GA (Northern Georgia)

In past fundraising efforts, Sequoyah High School’s Track & Field program—based just outside Atlanta—found themselves frustrated. With 82 athletes on the roster, they consistently brought in solid donations, but watched thousands of dollars disappear into platform fees charged by other fundraising services.

This year, they were ready for a change.

Looking for a better return and a cleaner process, Sequoyah’s coaching staff decided to try a “Pick a Date to Donate” calendar fundraiser with Teamfi. The deciding factor? No platform fees. Every dollar raised would stay with the program.

The results speak for themselves…. $287 average raised per athlete (out of a possible $496). That’s the crazy part, you don’t have to fill all your calendars to find success.

The funds are now going toward new equipment, updated team apparel, and program improvements—without any hidden costs.

“Things went really well! Thank you for all of the support and help that you provided!”
— Coach Travis Sheffield, Sequoyah Track & Field

With their calendar campaign wrapped up and goals exceeded, Sequoyah is proving that with the right tools, large teams can raise large numbers—without giving a cut to fundraising platforms.

Results:
✅ $23,542

Why “Pick a Date to Donate” Fundraisers Work So Well

Digital calendar fundraisers aren’t just popular, we're confident it’s on pace to be the top fundraising trend of 2025, and the numbers already back it up. These calendars are effective because it removes all the usual roadblocks that come with both youth sports fundraising and fundraising for other organizations like music programs. Here’s why it’s working for so many teams:

1. Clear, Simple Ask

No one has to ask for “whatever someone can give.” The donor picks a number. That’s the amount. That clarity boosts conversions.

2. Social Sharing Works

Each player can post their own calendar link, letting them reach parents, relatives, coworkers, and neighbors. It’s built to go viral in team communities.

3. Inclusive Donations

Whether someone gives $5 or $31, every donation counts. This allows wide participation—especially helpful in small towns or with younger teams.

4. Zero Upfront Cost

We’re proud to have absolutely zero platform fees. All of our pricing is 100% free and completely transparent and it’s literally just credit card processing through Stripe, which provides a safe and secure way to transfer your donations. Teamfi makes it easy to launch in 5 minutes, so teams can focus on promotion, not logistics.

Maybe digital fundraising isn’t your thing? That’s okay. We offer a pen-and-paper template fundraiser that will allow you to do everything by hand.

Your Team Could Be Next

A successful fundraiser doesn’t have to be a bake sale, car wash, or catalog sale. With Teamfi’s pick a date to donate calendar, teams are raising hundreds—and even thousands—with nothing more than a shareable link and a motivated team.

Whether you’re a high school team, youth club, or recreational league, this is a tool that just works.

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