Fundraising Policy (Oro Thunder Minor Hockey)

FUNDRAISING POLICY

Local League (LL)

• Each LL team may raise up to  $6,000 (formerly $4,000) in team sponsorships and fundraising. Teams will want to try to raise as much as possible through a banner where they offer gold silver and bronze sponsorship. The last few years have proven that teams can typically raise $3000-$ 4000 by doing this. 
• This level of funding should generally cover the cost of three tournaments, plus some additional ice for development, etc. 
• Teams cannot issue receipts directly to companies. However, the attached thank you letter can be provided to sponsors. 
• Teams are encouraged to seek sponsorships within their own networks. Larger local businesses are already being approached by the organization for broader sponsorships.
• Teams can direct any sponsorship inquiries to: [email protected]
• In addition to sponsorships, teams may also fundraise through traditional methods such as bottle drives. Questions on fundraising can be sent to: [email protected]
• The organization is currently pursuing a corporate sponsorship for new LL jerseys. LL teams are not permitted to secure their own jersey sponsors.
• Each team will be provided a spreadsheet that must be submitted by March 1 which details their sponsorship and fundraising totals along with their expenses.

Rep

• Each Rep team may also raise up to $6,000 in team sponsorships (also typically through a banner) and fundraising. 
• Teams cannot issue receipts directly to companies. However, the attached thank you letter can be provided to sponsors. 
• This level of funding should be sufficient to cover the cost of three tournaments.
• Rep teams are permitted to secure jersey sponsorships in addition to the above:
  • Up to $4,000 total for home and away jerseys (but can also sell for any amount under this) 
  • This may be structured as one sponsor at $4,000 or two sponsors at $2,000 each, as an example. 
  • Sponsor logos must appear at the bottom of jerseys and comply with the organization’s equipment policy.
  • As the rep jerseys have already been ordered, teams will need to have sponsor logos after they receive their jerseys. 
• As with LL, teams are encouraged to seek sponsors within their own networks, as larger local businesses are being approached by the organization.
• Teams can direct any sponsorship inquiries to: [email protected]
• Teams may also run traditional fundraisers (e.g., bottle drives). Questions on fundraising can be sent to: [email protected] 
• Each team will be provided a spreadsheet that must be submitted by March 1 which details their sponsorship and fundraising totals along with their expenses.