Sports are an essential part of every child’s life as it instills in them a sense of control, elevates their self-confidence while grooming them to face real-life challenges rather than getting overwhelmed by them. Children who are involved in some kind of sport, are found to exhibit higher levels of cognitive skills, physical and mental alertness. The more children involve in sports events, the more experience they gather and the more they play the more are the chances of their success. However, participating in sports events nationally or internationally involves a lot of money and sadly the lack of it has been depriving many deserving children of their right to participate and win.
To help young talents reach their highest potential and achieve the success they deserve, in 2009 CEO and Founder Mike Bahun, a lifelong athlete and a 19-year fundraising industry veteran, launched Fundraising University, an organization that helps high school sports programs generate the funds needed to pay for uniforms, travel, equipment, and more.
“All sports have costs that are often overlooked. Athletes shouldn’t be held back from achieving their very best because the program expenses are more than they can afford. Without the stress of funding, students and parents can focus more on practices, honing their skills, and chase their dreams,” says Mike. “For many students, athletics is their primary path to college or the driving force behind their motivation. Our mission is to see you and your team succeed so you can go to greater heights than you ever thought possible.”
Fundraising University makes this mammoth task possible with the aid of a proven success formula, which precisely matches the right group with the right product during the right season to generate maximum fundraising results. An industry leader, with eight corporate and fifteen franchise locations, Fundraising University works relentlessly towards making many seemingly impossible dreams possible. Fundraising University is undisputedly America’s leading fundraising program for high school sports. Visit here: fundraising software
“Athletes shouldn’t be held back from achieving their very best because the program expenses are more than they can afford. Without the stress of funding, students and parents can focus more on practices, honing their skills, and chase their dreams”
One team. One mission
Participating, in any event, requires a lot more than just practice and passion. It requires the best quality equipment, a good diet, and the most crucial, the money to be able to participate. On a mission to empower deserving candidates with the right tools and support, Fundraising University works with a genuine intention to aid children in achieving extraordinary success, which once seemed distant and impossible. As a group of former coaches, teachers, and athletes, Fundraising University knows the pains and challenges fundraising sports programs bring along with them. Having been in the industry for years, they know how fundraising is done and the loopholes that need to be avoided. Backed by a massive collective work experience, the team plans and works tirelessly to keep repeating successful fundraisers the students and the community looks forward to.
Fundraising University team know the purpose of their work. The team is well aware that the quality of their efforts will directly determine the levels of success their clients are going to achieve. All the experts, right from the initial planning until the final product delivery remain with the clients guiding them and doing everything it takes to make their dreams a physical reality. Having raised over $119 million since its establishment, the team of Fundraising University shares a common vision and does everything it takes to exceed the client’s expectations.
Coach Fuller, High School Football agrees, “The best part of the fundraiser for us was the ease of how it was conducted and the timeline it was done.”
“Many years ago we needed to make our program immune to budget cuts, that’s what this does for us!” says Coach Webenga, High School Soccer.
“Our focus is to match programs with the right fundraising product, at the right time, to help them raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time.”
Helping kids succeed
Through its services, Fundraising University intends to reach out to the maximum number of schools, colleges, and sports academies to help them achieve their fundraising goals faster with certainty and precision. To make this vision a reality, it offers like-minded entrepreneurs an opportunity to join them as franchise owners. It is a unique opportunity to achieve financial independence and also being able to spend time with your loved ones. Sounds interesting? Yes, it is! Being a Fundraising University franchise not only gives you access to the dynamic $800 million fundraising industry but also gives you a chance to do something meaningful for children helplessly watching their dreams die.
The timing and opportunity are perfect- Participation in high school sports is at an all-time high – but funding can’t keep up.
School districts can’t keep up- Budgets for many school districts are continuing to shrink. One of the first places that is typically cut is an athletic program, putting increased pressure on teams to fundraise.
Parents can’t afford the rising costs- Youth sports in the U.S. are diverging according to income—more middle- and lower-income students are quitting athletics because their families can’t afford it.
High school sports is growing significantly- Youth sports in the U.S. are diverging according to income—more middle- and lower-income students are quitting athletics because their families can’t afford it.
To ensure that the potential franchise owners are the right fit, Fundraising University uses a 10-step vetting process. The franchisee is expected to possess an appreciation for athletics and have a passion for students/ communities. They should be good with time management and possess sales networking skills along with excellent customer service skills. The franchise partners should have high personal standards to be a part of the Fundraising University family.
Once chosen, the franchisee receives two weeks of initial training at the state of an art training facility in the headquarters location at Overland Park. The franchisee then receives the onsite training at the location for three days to assist in the commencement of operations. Moreover, the franchisee has to attend refresher training twice a year. On successful completion of the training, all set to enter the deep waters of operations, the franchisee is empowered with operational support, marketing support, purchasing support, accounting & legal support along with ongoing research and development.
Furthurmore, Fundraising University provides year-round training and certification for all franchise owners, Director of Business Operations, and assistance with Merchant Renewal, SEO Marketing Initiative, Social Media Director, and Marketing Initiatives, along with a dedicated Franchise Director to help, coach, and mentor each franchise owner at every step.
Doing it right
Having adopted a modern yet simple approach, Fundraising University is trying to end struggles and change lives. With an almost perfect business model, it is looking out for like-minded, ambitious individuals who are bold enough to challenge their limitations and chase their dreams. Having been behind the fulfillment of many seemingly impossible dreams, Fundraising University is truly a winner.
“Our focus is to match programs with the right fundraising product, at the right time, to help them raise the most amount of money, in the least amount of time,” says Mike.
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