Youth swim booster clubs run on volunteer time and tight margins. The traditional apparel fundraiser (bulk-print 100 shirts and sell them through the parent email list) leaves 30-40% of inventory unsold and a treasurer chasing checks. Bear Grips Pro Shops turns the apparel fundraiser into a passive revenue line: every shirt sold returns a margin to the booster account, no inventory ever, and each family pays online and ships free to their door.
Booster club sets retail with built-in fundraiser margin:
For an 80-swimmer team where families order an average of 3 pieces per swimmer, the booster club clears roughly $2,500 a year on apparel alone.
| Team size | Items per year | Avg booster margin | Annual fundraiser revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 swimmers | 90 | $10 | $900 |
| 80 swimmers | 320 | $12 | $3,840 |
| 150 swimmers | 600 | $12 | $7,200 |
| 300+ swimmers | 1,200 | $15 | $18,000 |
Apparel is best as a year-round passive layer alongside event-driven fundraisers:
Free fundraiser shop for the booster club. Built-in margin per item, no inventory risk, ships free to each family.
Start FreeYes. The booster club account receives the apparel margin payouts on the standard schedule. Booster treasurer sets up the account during signup.
Payouts run on a standard schedule (typically every 2 weeks). The booster account dashboard shows pending and paid balances.
Yes. The shop supports discount codes; useful for swim-a-thon weekend or holiday push.
The shop account transfers to the new treasurer; no inventory or stock handoff. Same brand, same payout setup.
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