If you’ve ever found yourself juggling a spreadsheet of raffle ticket sales while answering Facebook messages about your club lotto, you’re not alone. For most club administrators, fundraising isn’t just about raising money — it’s about finding time, avoiding burnout, and getting the community behind your mission. But the tools many clubs rely on are outdated, scattered, or simply not built for the realities of grassroots sports and civic life.
The good news? In 2025, there are smarter, simpler ways to manage club fundraising — and they don’t require a marketing degree to get started. Here are five tools that can help your club raise more, stress less, and build stronger connections along the way.
1. Unified Campaign Pages
Most clubs still piece together fundraising using a patchwork of PDFs, WhatsApp groups, and social media posts. It works — sort of — but it’s hard to track, hard to promote, and even harder to repeat. That’s where unified campaign pages come in.
With a platform like SocialTies, you can create one central page for each fundraiser — whether it’s a sponsored walk, gear sale, or community quiz night. Everything’s in one place: the story, the goal, the updates, and the donation button. Parents, players, and supporters know exactly where to go and what to do.
2. Digital Raffles and Draws
Paper tickets are nostalgic — but they’re also a pain to manage, especially for clubs with growing supporter bases. Digital raffles let you sell tickets online, draw winners transparently, and collect funds instantly.
Platforms like SocialTies also let you embed these draws directly into your club’s platform, turning casual browsers into active supporters. Better yet, no one has to chase down an envelope full of coins.
Tip: Always include a cause-related story — not just what you’re raffling, but why you’re fundraising. Supporters are more likely to buy (and share) when they feel emotionally connected.
3. Integrated Membership and Fundraising
Membership systems and fundraising tools often operate in silos. That means lost opportunities — and lots of extra admin. When these tools are connected, everything becomes easier.
Say a new family signs up for underage hurling. With an integrated platform, they can immediately be invited to join the club lotto, contribute to the facilities fund, or volunteer for the next fundraiser — all without having to fill out yet another form.
Why it matters: This approach doesn’t just raise money — it builds habits of support early and keeps members engaged beyond the pitch.
4. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tools
Your club’s supporters aren’t just donors — they’re potential fundraisers too. Peer-to-peer tools allow parents, players, and alumni to create their own mini-campaigns tied to a bigger club goal.
A secondary school could use this model for their annual fun run, letting each student create a personal post linked to the school’s main fundraiser. The result? Higher participation and an increase in donations year-on-year.
These tools also make it easy to track who’s raising what — and to celebrate the effort publicly.
5. Mobile-First Communications
No one has time to dig through email chains or outdated PDFs. Fundraising succeeds when communication is timely, personal, and mobile-friendly.
With SocialTies, you can schedule automated nudges, segment your audience (e.g., parents vs. coaches), and keep everyone informed without adding to your workload. It’s like having a comms officer in your pocket — minus the staffing costs.
Pro tip: Use short video clips from training or match days to make appeals more engaging. People support what they can see and feel.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel like a second job. The right tools can help your club raise more, connect better, and reclaim valuable time for what matters most: the games, the growth, and the community.
Ready to simplify your club’s fundraising in 2025? Reach out to SocialTies today via our contact form — we’d love to learn about your goals and help you get there.
