Tired of Spending Hours for Just a Few Dollars?
Discover hockey fundraising ideas that bring big returns with minimal planning effort
Why Hockey Fundraising Feels Like a Grind And How to Break Away
Hockey is one of the most exciting—and expensive—sports your school or club can offer. Between ice time, equipment, uniforms, tournament travel, and coaching support, costs add up quickly. For many high school hockey teams, fundraising is essential just to stay on the ice.
Unfortunately, traditional fundraising ideas often fall flat. You organize a raffle, host a bake sale, or plan a trivia night. It takes weeks of prep, volunteers are stretched thin, and in the end, your team barely breaks even.
At Fundraising.com, we help hockey programs across the U.S. raise more, faster, and with far less hassle. This guide shares proven hockey fundraising ideas that are simple, profitable, and built to work—even if you have limited time, volunteers, or resources.
Why Most Hockey Fundraisers Don’t Deliver
If you’ve ever spent your weekend at a fundraiser only to walk away with a few hundred dollars, you’re not alone. Most hockey teams struggle with fundraising because the methods are outdated or require too much work for too little payoff.
Let’s break down why:
1. They demand too much coordination
Fundraisers like tournaments, dinners, and silent auctions require organizing venues, managing donations, and recruiting volunteers.
2. They generate low profit margins
By the time you pay vendors and cover costs, you’re left with a small portion of the proceeds often less than 30%.
3. They rely on overworked volunteers
Parents and boosters already juggle school, work, and practice schedules. Adding complex fundraising on top creates burnout.
4. They don’t build long-term momentum
One-time events can help plug short-term gaps, but they don’t offer consistent revenue streams your team can rely on.
What Makes a Hockey Fundraiser Successful?
We’ve supported hundreds of hockey teams and booster clubs, and we’ve learned the most successful fundraisers share a few key traits:
Simple to launch
Programs that don’t require special permits, venue bookings, or volunteer training succeed more often.
Easy for players to participate
The more your team can own the process, the less stress on your coaching and parent staff.
Strong community engagement
The best fundraisers are exciting and give your supporters a clear way to help.
High return on time invested
You should see meaningful returns—not pennies on the dollar—for your efforts.
Hockey Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
Below are tried-and-tested hockey fundraising programs designed to help you raise thousands without hours of work. These ideas are flexible, scalable, and proven effective for both small-town teams and large high school programs.
Direct-Sell Programs (Quick, Hands-On, Profitable)
These are simple product-based fundraisers where players sell directly to friends, family, or at team events. They’re portable, low-risk, and perfect for hockey fans of all ages.
Top picks for hockey teams:
- Katydids Chocolate Bars
Loved by fans and families—great for concession stands, locker rooms, or neighborhood sales. - $1 Pretzel Rods & Lollipops
Easy to carry, easy to sell, and priced to move fast. - Beef Jerky & ModBalls
High-protein snacks that align perfectly with athlete nutrition. - Smencils & Smens
Unique scented pens and pencils—especially fun for fundraising with youth or family audiences.
Our direct-sell programs offer 40% to 50% profit margins, and most teams see $2,000–$4,000 raised in under 10 days.
Order-Taker Fundraisers (No Inventory Needed)
Prefer to avoid product handling? Our order-taker programs let your team gather orders via brochures or online, and products are shipped later—either to your group or direct to supporter homes.
Best options:
Cookie Dough – A fundraising staple that drives strong seasonal orders.
Sweet CHAOS Popcorn – Gourmet and eye-catching, perfect for offices and extended family supporters.
Candles & Tumblers – Excellent options for holiday fundraising or adult-centric events.
Pair any of these with our Ship-to-Home delivery option, and you’ll never need to touch or sort products. Players share a custom link, supporters shop online, and we handle the rest.
Digital Fundraising Campaigns (100% Online, 0% Stress)
Our online platform lets you launch a professional fundraising campaign in minutes. Each player gets a personalized donation page they can text, email, or post on social media.
Here’s how it works:
We set up your team’s page
Each player shares a custom link
Supporters donate online
You track performance in real time
Funds are collected automatically
Teams using this method often raise $5,000–$10,000 in a short time with zero product distribution or in-person events.
Building Fundraising Momentum Throughout the Season
Instead of relying on one big fundraiser, many successful hockey teams create a multi-stage fundraising plan that matches the rhythm of their season.
Sample campaign calendar:
- Pre-season:
Launch a digital fundraiser to cover equipment and uniforms - Mid-season:
Run an order-taker campaign like cookie dough with ship-to-home delivery - Post-season or playoffs:
Use direct-sell items at tournaments or team send-off events
This strategy keeps energy high and revenue consistent without exhausting your staff or supporters.
Add Incentives to Boost Participation
Hockey is competitive. Use that to your advantage.
Easy incentives that work:
- Top seller prizes
- Team pizza party if goals are hit
- Coach shaves their beard if team hits target
- Free gear credit for top performers
These small rewards create healthy motivation and improve player buy-in.
Real Results From Real Clients
Why Fundraising.com Works for Hockey Teams
We don’t just offer products we build systems that make fundraising easy, fast, and profitable.
Here’s what you get:
- Personal fundraising coach — Get 1-on-1 help planning your campaign
- High-margin, top-selling products — Loved by teams and fans alike
- Digital platform for online fundraisers — Set up in minutes
- Ship-to-home delivery — Great for order-taker programs
- Free support materials — Flyers, emails, scripts, tracking tools
Whether your goal is $1,000 or $15,000—we’ve got a system to help you get there.
Ready to Make This Your Most Profitable Season Yet?
You don’t need to plan the perfect fundraiser. You just need the right partner.
Let Fundraising.com show you how to raise more money—with fewer headaches.