Cheer and Dance Team Fundraising That Actually Raises Enough
Cheer and dance fundraising is often underestimated — competitions are expensive, costumes are replaced annually, and travel adds up fast. The average cheer family pays $2,000–4,000/year out of pocket. A team-level fundraiser that raises $2,000 per campaign genuinely moves the needle.
The Fundraising Math
25-person cheer squad. Two campaigns per year (fall competition + spring nationals). Fall: sell 60 tumblers at $28 each to parents, siblings, and alumni. 60 units at the 25–49 tier (8% off $23.99 = $22.07/unit): $1,324.20 cost. Revenue: $1,680. Net: $355.80. Spring: repeat, raise another $355.80. Total: $711.60 toward competition costs per year.
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 use the team's competition colors on the tumblers?
Yes. Bring your team's hex codes or Pantone references and we match as closely as the tumbler color options allow. Most teams find that the logo engraving looks sharp on any base color — engraving is monochromatic regardless of the tumbler finish.
Can we add individual cheerleader names to separate tumblers?
Yes. We can set up individual name variants in your campaign. Supporters choose their cheerleader's name at checkout. It turns a team fundraiser into a personalized keepsake — which means parents are more likely to buy and more likely to share the link.
Can we run a fundraiser timed to nationals?
Absolutely. A "Road to Nationals" campaign is a natural hook that creates urgency. Run it 6 weeks before nationals, close it 3 weeks before, ship in standard production (5–7 business days). Supporters receive the tumbler before you leave, which builds excitement.
What is the minimum number of orders to make a fundraiser worth running?
Even 20 tumblers at $28 retail nets roughly $79 at list price. The math improves fast at 25+ units (8% discount tier). We recommend setting a goal of 30+ orders and sharing the campaign with siblings, extended family, and alumni to reach it.
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