Unsure where to start when it comes to selling sponsorships for a charity sporting event or tournament fundraiser? This guide to getting started selling sponsorships helps you make a target ask list, narrow in on ideal prospects, prepare for outreach, divide, and conquer.

A pickleball tournament fundraiser is a great way to bring people together, attract new donors to a cause, or rally support for an urgent need or capital campaign. If you’ve been tasked with planning one, you might have some urgent and important questions about how to plan a successful pickleball fundraising event. Here’s a list of common questions and considerations with answers. 

RSVPs don’t guarantee attendance. Discover why securing early, paid commitments from players and sponsors is crucial for tournament fundraisers like pickleball, volleyball, basketball, or cornhole events. Get actionable tips to drive registrations and maximize fundraising success.

Planning a tournament fundraiser? Discover the five must-haves every organizer needs for a successful, high-impact event—from venue selection and sponsorships to brackets, scheduling, and donations.

Looking to host a tournament fundraiser for your school, nonprofit, or community? Before you start planning brackets and booking venues, you’ll need to secure board approval. In this blog, Quick Tips for Getting Board Approval for a Tournament Fundraiser, we cover what types of boards typically require sign-off (including school boards, HOAs, parks departments, and nonprofit boards), why approvals matter, and how to confidently present your event proposal. Avoid common missteps, address board concerns, and prepare a winning one-page pitch to get your tournament fundraiser off the ground.

Looking for sponsors for your upcoming pickleball event or other tournament fundraiser? There are lots of different types of businesses and organizations keen on contributing—especially when it’s an enjoyable community activity that supports a great cause. Here, we’ve compiled a quick list of the kinds of businesses most likely to say yes to sponsoring your pickleball fundraiser so your committee can get started right away on a target list. 

Planning a charity sporting event like a pickleball tournament fundraiser, cornhole tournament, or other fundraising event? Some simple add-ons can go a long way to make the event more fun and provide additional opportunities for fundraising revenue. Here’s a list of strategies (plus quick tips for making the most of them!) to help event organizers raise more dollars at charity sporting events and tournament fundraisers. 

Planning a charity sporting event or fundraising tournament–whether a pickleball tournament, darts shootout, bags tournament, or three-on-three basketball–can be a bit overwhelming. There are a number of moving pieces, and some priorities are on tight deadlines. This quick guide outlines key considerations from start to finish, so you don’t miss a beat.