Our Company
As former athletes and women in sports, we know firsthand how challenging it can be to raise awareness, organically.
And pitch sponsors, professionally.
And share our athletic journey, effectively.
And raise funds, efficiently.
I bet you're picking up what we're putting down, lol.
So, instead of chasing the trends of AI, we decided to let our passions for the game lead us and start with what we know best. Fundraisher is the result of being athletes who needed a tool like an Athlete Hub, combined with our experience in sports brand strategy, team operations, corporate charitable giving, and a deep passion for the success of women and girls in sports.
From there, we started building something we could only dream of when we were competing—an all-in-one platform to help athletes pitch sponsors, represent themselves professionally, raise funds, and engage with supporters, without having to beg or juggle a dozen different links.
And true to the spirit of the athletes we serve, Fundraisher is a completely bootstrapped company. We chose not to take outside investments because we believe in making decisions that put the needs of women and girls in sports first—not investors. We're growing this together, one Athlete Hub at a time!
While this approach means we're more hands-on and a little less automated, every step we take is intentional, designed with both athletes and their supporters in mind. And our roadmap includes so many features we can't wait to share with you in future releases.
As we embark on this journey together, we want to take a moment to thank you for trusting us with your fan engagement and creative fundraising efforts. We’re excited to share our ideas with you all!
If you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you.
-The Fundraisher Team
Our Mission
It is our goal to provide the technology and strategy to support stress-free fan engagement & fundraising for women & girls in sports.
We saw that the ecosystem involving the athlete, team, fans, and supporters was in need of some technical support, and so we got to work on our functionality, built to serve all.
For Athletes:
Fundraisher is your one-stop platform to submit a First Pitch sponsorship request, showcase your athletic journey, raise funds, and connect with your community. Whether you're building your profile, or sharing upcoming events, everything you need is in one place. Simplify your outreach, boost your visibility, and engage your supporters like never before. Fundraising and fan connection are easier than ever.
For Teams/Schools:
We help teams and schools streamline communication and marketing efforts. Often, athletes struggle to promote their events and fundraisers across multiple platforms. With Fundraisher, you can consolidate everything into one clean, organized space. No more juggling links—athletes can manage their profiles, campaigns, and event promotions in one place, making it easier to get the word out and maximize support.
For Parents:
We make it easy for your village to support your athlete. Whether it’s financially through donations or simply knowing when and where to show up and cheer, Fundraisher provides a centralized hub. Stay in the loop with upcoming events, track fundraising progress, and share the love with the click of a button. Supporting your athlete has never been so simple and organized.
For Sponsors:
As a sponsor, we offer a premium platform to support your athletic clients and showcase your partnership. Advise athletes to create beautifully organized profiles, where they can highlight their journey, achievements, and your brand’s involvement. Promote your products, support athletes’ fundraising efforts, and engage with their community, all in one seamless and visually stunning space.
For Supporters:
Fundraisher is your one-stop shop for supporting athletes in a way that’s easy, impactful, and personal. You can track your favorite athlete’s journey, contribute to their fundraising efforts, and even gift a one-year subscription to help an athlete get started with their own Hub. By gifting a Hub, you empower athletes to fundraise and showcase their journey, all while making a difference in their athletic community. Supporting has never been more rewarding!
A Personal Message From Our Founder
If you know me in real life, you’re aware of my deep passion for women’s tackle football and the growth of women’s sports in general—as well as the fact that I have been missing in action. If we haven't met, this level of personal transparency might be unexpected, especially when you might have anticipated professional accolades or a resume. I have a feeling you'll find this a bit more insightful and during these times—a bit more relatable...
So, a few seasons ago, I found myself struggling with PTSD & depression and withdrawing from the world. I avoided everyone and tried my best to not make new friends or take on new projects because of my inability to be truly engaged. And as someone who's professional and personal life pretty much existed as one, I was struggling. It was all or nothing— either I take a break, or face a complete breakdown.
I'm generally private and pretty self-aware, so once i realized my energy was off I made the difficult decision to walk away, quietly, without a public announcement, informing only my clients about my mental health break. Only then could I focus on and get to work on myself, my most important project ever.
So with the support of my amazing partner, I took the time to prioritize my foundational well-being. Digging deep and getting to the root of things. I forgave others, extended grace to myself, and birthed introspection that sent me on both an apology tour and a cut-off tour.
Being present, and no longer feeling paralyzed by what has been or anxious about what's to come, has opened up the mental and emotional capacity for me to be PRESENT while finding the joy in things again. And while I initially viewed stepping away as a failure—I am now beyond excited about what this journey has birthed both personally and professionally!
In the fashion of "Keeping the main thing the main thing", I'm back to contributing to the growth of women and girls in sports in ways I could have never imagined. And with the realization that we don't have many tech platforms built to support our female sports community, I decided to build one.
Fundraisher allowed me to move 15 years of experience creating fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, and fan engagement strategies from my brain and into a viable tech product that closes those gaps. Learning from other founders and building strategies with #theXPbrand, WNFC, A7FL, YourCause, Tentacle, Sports Creative Community, and others, gave me the confidence that I could execute and truly serve my sports community at scale via tech.
Far greater than just 'my next venture' Fundraisher is both the sum of my life's work, and most importantly for me—the first project not being built on the foundation of traumas past. Alongside my personal wins, launching this project is literally a dream come true because it serves us all.
And although Fundraisher has been ready for some time (yet remains a work in progress with a really cool roadmap), I waited until I felt fully present and motivated by love to share it with the world. We have a goal to donate 1,500 Hubs this year to girls in sports via nonprofits that share the same mission, so please reach out if you know of an organization that could use the support.
My hope is that Fundraisher is truly valuable to many—especially the parents out there fundraising to keep their girls in activities, which we know can get very costly over time.
Now, you might wonder why I’m sharing all of this. It’s not just for the feel-good story that ends in triumph, because this ain’t that, lol—I was going through it! But I believe it’s important to be reminded that growth isn’t always pretty and can be downright ugly. There are struggles along the way, but we must hold on to the things that keep us going. For me, that’s my love for seeing us all win.
Equipped with so much mental clarity, excitement, and gratitude in my heart, I am ready to serve, and build, and grow with those in alignment!
So to my younger self, and to the present you, I say, "Keep Going, We’ve Got This".
-Amari Hollis
