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Case Study: Bristol-Plymouth Football Boosts Fundraiser Has Winning Gold Card Sales + Online Donations

Taunton, MA – 2024

This year, the Bristol-Plymouth High School football team kicked off their 2024 fundraising campaign with renewed energy, focusing heavily on Gold Athletics Digital Gold Cards to fuel their season’s needs. They not only replicated last year’s fundraiser success—they raised the bar a few notches with one significant change. By adding online donations through Gold Athletics’ Gold Rush platform, the team surpassed their previous year’s total, raising over $30,000 worth to help support their season. Here’s how they executed a winning combination of Gold Cards and online donations.


Gold Athletics Digital Gold Cards: A Win-Win Community Staple

For another season, Gold Athletics Digital Gold Cards proved to be a popular choice among the Bristol-Plymouth Football fans and supporters. These customized cards, featuring discounts at 20 to 25 local and national businesses, brought unbeatable value, making them a must-have for fans who wanted to support the team and save on local purchases year-round. With options that catered to individual fans and families, the Gold Cards provided both flexibility and lasting support for the program. This strong foundation set up the fundraiser for early success and widespread community backing.


Brystol-Plymouth proudly shows their new Gold Athletics gear prizes from another ground-breaking success from their hard work and community support!  2024. 

Adding Online Donations: A Winning Play for 2024

In a bid to exceed last year’s total, Coach Ross suggested adding our Gold Rush Online Donation Platform this season. This new strategy widened the team’s reach, enabling players to share donation links through email, text, and social media with extended networks. The convenience of digital Gold Cards and Gold Rush online donations drew in supporters across the United States who might not have otherwise been local to hear about their campaign. Ranging from smaller amounts to high-impact gifts, these donations provided an accessible way for fans near and far to make a difference.


By utilizing the GA App, Bristol- Plymouth coaches team could track progress, recognize standout players, and monitor the real-time momentum of the campaign. The app’s tracking tools allowed the team to keep up the pace and adjust their approach, helping them secure their best-ever results.



Celebrating Success: Personalized Prizes for Top-Selling Players 

Keeping the players motivated was essential, and Coach Matt Ross structured rewards to recognize each player's effort. Top contributors received prizes like custom quarter zips and hoodies, fueling friendly competition and reinforcing the value of their participation. These incentives kept players engaged and invested in the fundraiser’s success, adding an extra layer of excitement to the campaign.


Bristol-Plymouth Football players won prizes Gold Card Fundraiser High school football - Bristol-Plymouth Football players won prizes including custom branded quarter-zips and hoodies personalized with their name and number. 2024.


The Secret to Exceeding Goals and Raising the Bar?


The Gold Athletics app helps participants and coaches manage their donations & fundraiser progress.

Thanks to the powerful combination of Gold Athletics Digital Gold Cards and Gold Rush Online Donations, the Bristol-Plymouth Football Team raised over $30,000, far surpassing their goal and setting a new standard for future fundraisers. This winning approach not only topped last year’s achievement but showed the team that blending community-based and digital tools can deliver exceptional results.


With the support of Gold Athletics, Bristol-Plymouth’s 2024 campaign demonstrates how high school football and athletics programs can maximize resources and community enthusiasm, paving the way for consecutive successful seasons, on and off the field.



 

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