Fundraising

How to

Raise Money

With a little effort and a personal ask, many athletes are able to raise up to 100% of their trip cost.

Ask personally – Reach out directly to friends, family, local businesses, and community leaders. The more people you ask, the better your results.

Bring the right materials – Hand-deliver your Donation Request Letter (below) and include a sample itinerary so supporters understand what you’ll be doing.

Personal makes the difference – A face-to-face ask goes further than a generic message—share your story and invite people to be part of it.

Download Donation Letter

Start an On-line

Campaign

An online fundraiser is a great way to invite family, friends, and your community to support your trip. The key isn’t just posting—it’s sending personal messages with the link and directly asking people to contribute. There are plenty of fundraising platforms, but we’ve secured a special rate with lower fees. Please use GoGetFunding through the link below—you can set up your account in minutes.
START on-line campaign

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Scholarship

SAWUSA turned 15 years old back in 2024. To celebrate this milestone we announced a special scholarship program that we decided to make permanent. Click below to read more about how you can win up to a $1,000 scholarship.

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Other Ideas

  • Talk to your teachers, coaches, and school officials. They may have some ideas for team fundraisers and might be willing to help you.
  • You can also try to run a local sports camp. Ask your Athletic Director or Coach at your school if you can rent the sports facility to run a small camp. Advertise locally and talk to as many local schools as you can. Charge the kids $50 for a 2-3 hour camp. You can teach kids basic fundamentals. Young kids will jump at the opportunity to work with high school and college athletes. You can also also ask local businesses to sponsor your camp.
  • Other ideas include: Car Wash, Bake Sale, Golf Tournaments, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Spaghetti Dinner, and Auctions.

NOTE – It is each athlete’s responsibility to make sure they stay within the NCAA guidelines for their fundraising. SAWUSA is not responsible for illegal fundraising efforts. In compliance with NCAA rules, we cannot collect money on your behalf or contribute to your fundraising efforts. SAWUSA does not have tax exempt status and cannot provide a tax exempt form for you to use.

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