Fundraising is critical for many PhD Hoops USA players. Once selected, the next step is to raise funds to make the experience a reality! Most find the process to be much easier than anticipated and we encourage you to use a combination of your own creative ideas.
Whether you are looking to cover all expenses or just a portion of them, the key is to be proactive, personal and persistent in your approach. With the appropriate focus, very few of our selected players should ever miss this unique opportunity due to financial reasons!
The more you are willing to ask for donations, the better your response will be. Brainstorm with family, friends, teachers, coaches, and school administrators for fresh ideas.
MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES
DONATION LETTER
The old-fashioned donation letter continues to be one of the most effective ways to fundraise for our tours. Click the image above to see our Donation Letter Template!
DONATION LINK
Once selected, our software allows each of our PhD Hoops USA players to have their own personalized contribution page link to distribute to family, friends, etc.!
ADDITIONAL IDEAS
Here are some more proven fundraising methods our players have used in the past. Use one of these or create your own to develop a very powerful fundraiser!
Find a school gymnasium, park, or recreation center that will allow you to host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament where all admission costs go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Do you have enough hoopers in your neighborhood to host a basketball game that lasts for 24 hours?! Design it however you want, but make sure all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
This is simple and effective! Create or purchase raffle tickets, sell them for any price you want (e.g., $1, $3, $5, $10, etc.), draw the winning ticket and pay the winner! You give 50% to the winner and you keep 50% for yourself. EVERYBODY WINS!
Many business owners are looking for opportunities to help young people with educational opportunities. Do not be afraid to ask for donations where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. It can never hurt!
FYI ~ Be sure that any business you approach understands we are not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and their gift will not be considered a tax deductible contribution.
Ever wanted to be an auctioneer? Now is your chance! Host an auction where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
If you have a love for kids and/or pets, advertise your services where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts.
If you are skilled in baking cakes, pastries, and pies, find the perfect time and location to host a bake sale where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave a donation jar out in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
You clearly have a passion for basketball and, most likely, you can teach the game to less experienced players. Talk to your coach or athletic director to find out where you can host a basketball camp or multiple skills clinics where all admissions costs go toward your fundraising efforts (you can likely charge $25-50 for 1-2 day camps). Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
If you or any of your friends are good singers or musicians, host a benefit concert where all admissions costs go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
All you need is water, soap, sponges, towels, and a popular location… if you have this, you can have a car wash where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Are you a fashion guru or an avid reader? Here is an opportunity to let others enjoy something new as well by hosting a clothing or book swap where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
If you have an active Facebook account, Facebook Fundraiser has proven to be the best platform in helping our travelers raise funds toward our tours. Click HERE and you will find a very effective way to ask for donations!
Use your marksmanship to your advantage and set the rules for a free throw-a-thon where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Whether they are board games, card games, or video games, there are many opportunities to host either a game night or tournament where all admission costs go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Even if you are not a golfer, there are many around you who are. Host a golf tournament where all admissions costs go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
If you are a fraternity or sorority member, see if you can host a philanthropy or charity event where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Make a profit selling official PhD Hoops t-shirts! It’s simple… we sell you Official PhD Hoops T-Shirts for $10 apiece and then you sell them to anyone who you think would support you (family, friends, teammates, etc.) for $20 – $25 apiece, making a $10-15 profit per shirt!
Are you ahead of the game in your career preparation? If so, then use your skills to sharpen other people’s resumes where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts.
Partner with a restaurant by advertising an event at their location in exchange for tips and/or a percentage of the sales where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Consider partnering with Scentsy Family Director, April Chadwell, who will set up a fundraising event that you can share with friends and family online. She has helped youth across the country with their fundraising efforts!
You can learn more about April Chadwell by reviewing her website (https://chadwell.scentsy.us) and contacting her by email ([email protected]).
Are you a good cook? Host a spaghetti dinner or potluck in conjunction with your school, work, church, or neighborhood where all admission costs or proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
Sporting venues at all different levels allow groups to work their concession stands. Talk to your local parks, rec centers, arenas, and stadiums to see if you can work an event where all proceeds go toward your fundraising efforts. Remember to leave out a donation jar in case anybody would like to contribute cash toward your trip!
