#32 CHEER PARENTS: Cheer Fundraising Without Parent Burnout

How do you raise meaningful money for cheer competitions and travel without asking the same parents to give up every weekend?

In this episode, I’m sharing the fundraising ideas our cheer community tried over the years—from sausage sizzles, Easter raffles and community events to bingo nights, major raffles, grants and business sponsorships.

But fundraising isn’t only about choosing something to sell.

I’m also talking about the policies teams and committees need before money starts coming in. How should profits be allocated? What happens when volunteer shifts are limited? Can one family claim several positions? Should fundraising be optional, and what happens when parents genuinely don’t have time to participate?

We’ll also look at the side of fundraising I loved most: watching young athletes develop confidence, teamwork, leadership and practical life skills away from the cheer floor.

Rules covering fundraising, raffles, sponsorship, tax and the distribution of money vary by location and organisational structure. Always check the requirements that apply to your committee or program before collecting funds.

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