Oro Valley Youth Football and Cheer’s $71,000 Calendar Fundraiser

FROM PEN-AND-PAPER TO A $71,000 POWERHOUSE

The Oro Valley Dolphins’ Digital Revolution

Who are the Oro Valley Dolphins?

‍In the Tucson suburbs of Arizona, just three miles north of the city and nestled between the Catalina and Tortolita mountain ranges, sits the town of Oro Valley. It’s Cardinals country and in a state that just had a team in the college football playoffs, they love their football.

With a population of just under 50,000 people, their youth football and cheerleading programs are served by the Oro Valley Dolphins Organization. With over 300 athletes aged 5-13, the Dolphins organization is a powerhouse of flag football, tackle football, and cheerleading. Building a championship-caliber experience for that many kids requires more than just passion, it requires serious capital.

The "Old School" Grind

‍For years, the Dolphins relied on grit and traditional paper calendars to fund their season. They had the branding and the community support, and to their credit, it worked! 

Kids brought calendars home, and relatives, neighbors, and family friends would select dates and donate.

There were challenges though. Oro Valley board members did everything they could to live-track how fundraisers were going, reaching out to parents, receiving photos of calendars, and manually entering information into spreadsheets.

They hated having to update and track everything by hand. It was a pain to manage. Effective? Yes. But there had to be a better way. That’s when they started searching for a digital calendar fundraiser.

The Digital Evolution: Enter Teamfi

In 2025, the Dolphins decided to stop playing defense with their data and go on the offensive. They teamed up with Teamfi to take their fundraising into the digital stratosphere.

By ditching the paper and launching a fully automated digital calendar, they unlocked a level of efficiency they never thought possible. They structured their "off-season" blitz across March, April, May, and July—clearing the schedule so that by the time the first whistle blew in August, the focus was 100% on the game.

The Winning Stats

The move to Teamfi didn't just make things easier; it made them explosive. By leveraging the platform’s elite features, the Dolphins saw:

• Real-Time Automated Tracking: No more spreadsheets. No more guesswork.
• Custom Donation Power: Supporters could give what they wanted.
• Personalized Player Pages: Every athlete became a fundraising pro with their own digital brand.
• Nationwide Reach: They didn't just hit Arizona; they reached donors across the country with a single click.

The Final Score: $71,000+

When the clock hit zero on their fundraiser, the results were nothing short of legendary. The Oro Valley Dolphins crushed their goals, raising over $71,000 to fuel their season, upgrade their experience, and support their 300+ athletes.