URA Team Fundraising Program
Raise Funds. Support Athletes. Create Opportunity.
The URA Team Fundraising Program helps teams, booster clubs, schools, organizations, and individual athletes raise money for camps, travel, recruiting events, all-star games, equipment, uniforms, training, and athlete development through NIL campaigns, athlete subscriptions, merchandise sales, and community fundraising initiatives. Unlike traditional fundraising programs, URA combines branding, NIL opportunities, merchandise, and athlete storytelling to create modern fundraising campaigns that support athletes while increasing visibility.
How the Fundraising Program Works
Step 1: Register Your Team or Organization
Complete the URA Team Fundraising Application.
Information required:
✅ Team Name
✅ Organization Name
✅ Booster Club (if applicable)
✅ Designated Point of Contact
✅ Number of Participating Athletes
✅ Fundraising Goal
Examples:
- Summer Camps
- Team Travel
- All-American Bowl Participation
- Uniforms
- Equipment
- Training Programs
- Scholarship Assistance
Step 2: Build Your Campaign
URA works with your organization to create:
✅ Team Fundraising Page
✅ Individual Athlete Fundraising Pages
✅ QR Codes
✅ Shareable Links
✅ Promotional Graphics
✅ Social Media Campaign Materials
Each team will receive its own fundraising page and QR code, through which supporters can donate directly. Here are some designed fundraiser ideas:
- Lift-a-thon
- Rep-a-thon
- Team Mile Relay
- Restaurant Spirit Nights
- Crowdfunding Pages
- Team Custom Apparel Page (parents, friends, community can purchase a game t-shirt with a slogan or statement against rival team each week to wear in support)
- School Pride Shirt for Homecoming and Senior Night
- Lineman Pancake Squad Fundraiser (Online donation for the number of pancakes each game, with the total number displayed on a T-shirt at the end of the season and the signature of all linemen)
- Turnover Squad Fundraiser (Online donation for the number of interceptions each game, with the total number displayed on a T-shirt at the end of the season and the signature of all defensive backs)
- Touchdown Club Fundraiser (Online donation for the number of touchdowns each game, with the total number displayed on a T-shirt at the end of the season and the signature of the offense)
- Sack Master Class Fundraiser (Online donation for the number of sacks each game, with the total number displayed on a T-shirt at the end of the season and the signature of the defensive lineman)
THIS COULD BE HOW YOUR PAGE LOOKS
Step 3: Launch Your Fundraiser
Athletes share their campaign with:
👨👩👧👦 Family
🤝 Friends
🏈 Teammates
🏢 Local Businesses
🎓 Alumni
📣 Community Supporters
Supporters can donate directly to help athletes reach their fundraising goals.
Step 4: Launch NIL Merchandise Campaigns
Athletes may also create NIL merchandise collections.
Examples:
👕 Team Apparel
🏀 Camp Fundraisers
🏈 All-Star Game Campaigns
🎓 Senior Class Collections
⚽ AAU Club Sports Initiatives
Revenue generated from merchandise sales contributes to the fundraising campaign.
Step 5: Track Progress
The designated point of contact receives:
✅ Donation Updates
✅ Subscription Reports
✅ Referral Activity
✅ Merchandise Sales Reports
✅ Fundraising Progress
This allows organizations to monitor campaign performance throughout the fundraising period.
Step 6: Receive Funds
At the conclusion of the campaign:
💰 Fundraising Contributions
💰 Referral Rewards
💰 Merchandise Revenue
are distributed in accordance with the agreed-upon fundraising structure established during onboarding. Revenue-sharing percentages are customized for each organization and documented before the campaign launches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who receives the fundraising proceeds?
The designated booster club, organization, school representative, or approved fundraising contact.
Can any team or organization participate?
To participate, you must register as an affiliate before you can participate in this program.
Can individual athletes participate?
Yes. Individual athletes may run fundraising campaigns for camps, travel, showcases, all-star games, and training opportunities.
Can teams run multiple campaigns each year?
Absolutely. Many organizations run separate campaigns for camps, travel, playoffs, all-star games, and off-season development.
Can fundraising campaigns be combined with NIL merchandise?
Yes. Combining fundraising and merchandise campaigns often produces the best results.
Can a fundraiser be customized?
Yes, you can customize your campaign. To do so, you must schedule an appointment to discuss the details of your program.
Can we customize our design or provide our own idea?
Yes, if you would like to provide a graphic design, it will need to be approved for print first. We will do our best to recreate it at a small cost if the printer does not approve your design. For each t-shirt, you will receive 3 samples to choose from. Custom design will also be available for an additional cost, in addition to the 3 FREE designs you will receive.
Program Policies & Terms
By participating in any URA program, including subscriptions, NIL apparel, fundraising campaigns, referral programs, affiliate partnerships, merchandise sales, and branding services, you agree to our program policies and terms. All subscription fees, custom designs, branding services, profile pages, graphics, videos, and digital products are non-refundable once services have been initiated or delivered.
Referral rewards are paid only for verified subscriptions and must be identified during the athlete’s signup process. If no referral source is provided at the time of registration, the athlete will be considered a direct URA signup. Referral claims submitted after registration cannot be honored. Referral rewards and fundraising proceeds are typically processed within 15–30 business days after verification, fraud review, and payment clearance. Only the designated affiliate, organization representative, booster club contact, or approved point of contact may receive payouts.
URA reserves the right to investigate and deny referral rewards, fundraising proceeds, or participation in any program if fraudulent, deceptive, duplicate, or manipulated activity is suspected. This includes fake accounts, duplicate registrations, chargeback abuse, false fundraising information, referral manipulation, or misuse of fundraising campaigns. By participating, you acknowledge that URA may modify program benefits, referral structures, payout schedules, and eligibility requirements at any time to maintain the integrity of our programs and protect the athletes, families, organizations, and communities we serve.
More Than a Fundraiser
The URA Team Fundraising Program teaches athletes branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and NIL education while helping families and organizations offset the rising costs of athletic development.
Build Your Brand.
Support Your Team.
Create Opportunity.
