Youth Sports Fundraising That Parents Actually Want to Buy
Youth sports fundraising has a trust problem. Parents have been asked to sell overpriced coupon books and cookie dough for years. A fundraiser where the product is genuinely useful — a custom tumbler the kid actually uses at practice — converts at a higher rate because parents want the item, not just the cause.
The Fundraising Math
30-player travel soccer team. Sell 60 tumblers to players and their families at $28 each (parents often buy 2 — one for the player, one for themselves). 60 tumblers at the 50–99 tier (12% off): $21.11/unit = $1,266.60 cost. Revenue: $1,680. Net: $413.40 (25% margin). That covers registration fees for 4 kids.
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
What size tumbler works best for a youth sports fundraiser?
The 20oz tumbler is the most versatile and the most popular. It fits in car cup holders, works for water, sports drinks, and hot cocoa on cold practice mornings, and the price point keeps your margin healthy. The 30oz sells well to parents buying for themselves.
Can we put individual player names on the tumblers?
Yes. You can offer a name-add option at a small upcharge. It adds personalization that makes the tumbler feel like more than merch — it's something the player will actually keep. Coordinate with TLC on artwork setup for name variants.
How quickly do orders ship after the campaign closes?
Standard production is 5–7 business days from when your campaign closes and orders are finalized. Rush production (2–3 business days) is available if timing is tight. Most youth sports fundraisers plan a 2-week campaign window with standard production.
What if some families order and others don't?
Only participating families pay, and only their orders ship. There is no per-unit commitment from the team. That said, you want enough volume to hit a favorable pricing tier — sharing the campaign 2–3 times across your team communication channels (group chat, email, social) meaningfully increases participation.
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