Booster Club Fundraising: Beyond Bake Sales
Booster clubs need to raise consistent money across the school year, not just in one push. A merchandise fundraiser can run in September for fall sports, January for winter sports, and April for spring/end-of-year. Three campaigns, $2,500+ each.
The Fundraising Math
Fall campaign: 50 custom tumblers at $29 each. TLC cost at the 25–49 unit tier (8% off $23.99 = $22.07/unit): $1,103.50. Revenue: $1,450. Net: $346.50 (24% margin). Three campaigns like this: $1,039.50 for the year. Add drinkware + keychains for the second run and improve margins by mixing in higher-margin items.
Pricing uses TLC's published volume tiers. Margin improves as order count grows — share the campaign link broadly to hit a better tier.
How It Works
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Set up your store
Share your artwork, team colors, and product choices with TLC. We build a simple product page for your campaign.
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Set your price and goal
You decide the retail price supporters pay. The gap between that price and TLC's cost is your margin. Set a unit goal and campaign close date.
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Share the link
Send your campaign link to parents, alumni, and your community. TLC handles all payments at checkout.
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We produce and ship
When the campaign closes, TLC produces every order. Standard production is 5–7 business days. We ship direct to each supporter's address.
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You collect the margin
After the last order ships, TLC calculates your total margin and pays it out. No inventory, no cash handling, no leftover product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we run multiple fundraisers in the same school year?
Absolutely. Most booster clubs find that three campaigns per year (fall, winter, spring) is sustainable without fatiguing the same parent base. Change the product each run — tumblers in fall, keychains in winter, journals in spring — so it feels fresh and supporters have a reason to buy again.
Do we need to collect money upfront or does TLC bill after?
Supporters pay at checkout. TLC collects the full retail price, produces the order, ships direct, and remits your margin after the campaign closes. The booster club never handles cash or inventory.
What's the minimum number of orders to run a fundraiser?
There's no hard minimum, but the math gets more favorable above 25 units (you unlock the 8% tier on tumblers). Even a 15-unit run at list price produces real margin — roughly $90 net on tumblers sold at $30 each. Small teams still benefit.
Can we have different products in the same campaign?
Yes. You can offer tumblers, keychains, drink tags, and other items in the same storefront. Supporting a broader product mix gives supporters more ways to spend — and families with kids in multiple sports can pick the item that fits them best.
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