4 crowdfunding platforms for your sports club

Until now, funding for sports organizations and clubs has been marked by private investment, by companies or public bodies.

Traditionally, it has been through sponsorship or through funding by government or councils. However, this funding has been greatly reduced by the economic crisis.

The paradigm is changing. Today, thanks to new technologies, there are different ways of financing on the Internet. One of them is "crowdfunding".

What is crowdfunding really?

Well, crowdfunding is a massive financing in which a large number of people cooperate anonymously, who are called co-financiers. These co-financiers seek to obtain a profit in exchange for their contribution, usually not monetary.

In the sports world, this way of financing has gained real importance at a social level, and it provides great value for both parties. For smaller clubs it is a good way to start making themselves known, since the Internet is an opportunity that opens many doors and possibilities to grow.

A good crowdfunding campaign is much more than getting financial support. It is a way to create a community and involve other people in a sports project.

For a crowdfunding campaign to be successful, you must offer a profit to attract investors. There are different ways to add value to co-financiers, depending on the possibilities of the sports club and the amount that each person contributes.

What types of crowdfunding are there?

1. Reward crowdfunding

As its name suggests, in this type of crowdfunding a reward is offered in exchange for financing. This reward can be some type of product or service offered by the funder.

2. Donation crowdfunding

This type of crowdfunding is based on monetary contributions from the sponsors, without asking for anything in return. What comes to be a donation. Emotional compensation is valued more here, so it is important to transmit the values and ethics of the sports project and the people behind it.

3. Investment and loan crowdfunding

In these types of campaign, only financial contributions are offered with a stipulated refund. It is more like a purely commercial investment, which can be called convenience financing.

What sports crowdfunding platforms are there?

Often, crowdfunding projects are done through specialized platforms. There are many platforms on the Internet available for all types of projects, usually specialized in different sectors or themes.

In particular, there are platforms specialized in sports crowdfunding campaigns. Below, we list 4 different crowdfunding platforms for your sports club.

Apontoque

Apontoque is a financing aid tool for both clubs and their athletes, event organizers and professionals related to the world of sport through crowdfunding.

Sponsor.me

Norwegian platform for the fundraising of sports projects. Their motto: "lack of money should not overcome abundance of talent and ambition."

Lánzanos

Lánzanos is a crowdfunding platform that opens to all sectors and has a specific section for sports projects

Sponsor them

In this case, it is not crowdfunding for clubs, but for club athletes. By contributing the amount you want anonymously or by registering, you can help as many athletes as you want. Everyone can be a participant in these challenges.

Visit our post if you are interested in knowing other types of beneficial tools for your club.