Fundraising Opportunities for West High School Athletic Teams

West High School athletic teams may choose to partner with the West High School Athletic Boosters, (WHSAB). Any funds earned through a fundraiser in partnership with the WHSAB will be collected during the event and deposited into a dedicated team sport account held with the WHSAB. Funds may then be requested and distributed by the WHSAB from the team sport account for specific items, facility improvements, banquet specific needs, etc.

*A portion of the proceeds of each event will go towards covering the cost of the fundraiser and 10% goes towards general booster funds for our causes such as our seasonal banquets. Additional paperwork and waivers for volunteers may need to be completed prior to your fundraising event.

Crew Soccer Games

Where: https://www.columbuscrew.com/stadium/

When: February - October

Average: $100-$150 per volunteer, per event

18 year old +

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Signup for desired event date

  • Complete both required online trainings

  • Adhere to dress code requirements

OSU Football Games

Where: https://www.benspretzels.com/

https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/6/2/ohio-stadium

When: September - November

Average: $125 per volunteer, per event

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates for fundraiser

  • Informing volunteers of dress code requirements, parking & shuttle services

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Signup for desired event date

  • Adhere to dress code requirements

Amazon Wishlist

Where: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html

When: All year

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Share coach created Amazon Wishlist on Social media platforms

  • Providing guidance on with Amazon Wishlist creation

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Creating Amazon Wishlist

  • Including items need for team

  • Including appropriate shipping address

  • Including detailed description in Wishlist

  • Including desired date for which Wishlist items are ordered by

GoFundMe

Where: https://www.gofundme.com/

When: All year

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Creating GoFundMe

  • Sharing GoFundMe information on all Social Media platforms

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Provide boosters with detailed description for GoFundMe page

  • Include photos of team, desired outcomes, equipment, uniforms, etc. for the GoFundMe page

  • Include what the funds are for and how they will impact our athletes & team

  • Including desired date for which GoFundMe is over

Discount Cards

Where: https://adrenalinefundraising.com/products/cards-keytags/

When: All year 

Athletic Booster Responsibilities: 

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates for fundraiser

  • Setting up discount card page for online purchase

  • Support with advertising the fundraiser on Facebook, hanging flyers, etc. 

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities: 

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to sell discount cards online 

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the time of the fundraiser

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

Anthony Thomas Candy Bars

Where: Lowes in Georgesville Square

When: School year, During store hours

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Paying for upfront cost of candy bars

  • Picking up and collecting candy bars to give to coaches

  • Communicating between Anthony Thomas and the sports teams

  • Collecting cash from coaches at the conclusion of the candy bar sale

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to sell candy bars

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the entire event hours

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of collecting funds through cash app and cash donations.

  • Coaches are responsible for counting collected cash funds and turning in funds to the West High School Athletic Booster at the conclusion of the candy bar sale

Hosting a Fundraising Night(s) at Sporting Event

Where: West High School during a popular high school sporting event

When: School year- prior to your sport’s season  

Athletic Booster Responsibilities: 

  • Supporting sports teams with fundraising ideas they are excited about (dunk tank, popsicles/drinks/concession stand, face painting, carnival game, bake sale, photo booth, etc.)  

  • Paying for upfront fundraising cost of supplies

  • Supporting teams in organizing fundraising activities and supplies

  • Communicating between athletic director and the sports teams

  • Collecting donated cash funds  from coaches at the conclusion of the event  

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities: 

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to work at the event

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the entire event hours 

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of collecting funds through Cash App and cash donations. 

  • Coaches are responsible for counting collected cash funds and turning in funds to the West High School Athletic Booster at the conclusion of the event

Vertical Raise

Where: Online: https://verticalraise.com/

When: All year 

Athletic Booster Responsibilities: 

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates for fundraiser

  • Setting up vertical raise page and link to donation

  • Support with advertising the fundraiser on Facebook, hanging flyers, etc. 

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities: 

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to send out emails for donations

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the time of the fundraiser

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of emailing family, friends, and community members to help raise funds 

Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser

Where: Applebee’s in Georgesville Square

When: School year 

Athletic Booster Responsibilities: 

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates with Applebee]s

  • Support with advertising the fundraiser on Facebook, hanging flyers, etc. 

  • Collecting ticket money from coaches at the conclusion of the event 

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities: 

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to work at the event

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the entire event hours 

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of collecting funds through Cash App and cash donations. 

  • Coaches are responsible for counting collected cash funds and turning in funds to the West High School Athletic Booster at the conclusion of the event

Selling Team Merch

Where: Online, Sporting Event

When: School year, preseason  

Athletic Booster Responsibilities: 

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates for fundraiser

  • Collaborating with coaches on apparel design 

  • Setting up online store and distributing order forms with store information to coaches 

  • Support with advertising the fundraiser on Facebook, hanging flyers, etc.

  • Collaborating with an area company or creating merchandise to support pre sold items and will collaborate with coaches on shipping or distribution of goods

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities: 

  • Coaches will collaborate with booster club on merchandise and apparel designs

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to send out online store information

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the time of the fundraiser if a physical event is set up to support the online store

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of selling pre-sale merchandise to support fundraiser 

Car Wash

Where: TBD

When: Summer, Fall and Spring Season

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling specific dates and communicating with coaches to confirm desired dates

  • Support with advertising the car wash on Facebook, hanging flyers, etc.

  • Requesting donated car wash items through Amazon wishlists and providing team with car wash supplies from donated items

  • Collecting cash donations from coaches at the conclusion of the car wash. Collection must occur the same day as the car wash.

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to work at the car wash

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the car wash and managing student and parent volunteers during the entire car wash hours

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the car wash in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of collecting funds through cash app and cash donations.

  • Coaches are responsible for counting collected cash funds and turning in funds to the West High School Athletic Booster at the conclusion of the car wash event

Festival Booth

Where: Westgate Park

When: Summer Season

Athletic Booster Responsibilities:

  • Supporting sports teams with fundraising ideas they are excited about (dunk tank, popsicles/drinks/concession stand, face painting, carnival game, bake sale, photo booth, etc.)

  • Paying for booth fees and upfront fundraising cost of supplies

  • Supporting teams in organizing fundraising activities and supplies

  • Communicating between event leaders and the sports teams

  • Collecting donated cash funds from coaches at the conclusion of the event

Sports Team & Coaches Responsibilities:

  • Getting student athlete and parent volunteers to work at the event

  • Coaches are responsible for overseeing the fundraiser and managing student and parent volunteers during the entire event hours

  • Coaches are responsible for communicating with the booster club prior to the event in the case of a cancellation and/or additional needs

  • Coaches, students, and parent volunteers take on the responsibility of collecting funds through cash app and cash donations.

  • Coaches are responsible for counting collected cash funds and turning in funds to the West High School Athletic Booster at the conclusion of the event