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Fundraising University Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Fundraising University offers comprehensive fundraising programs for schools and organizations, providing effective strategies to meet financial goals.

Established in 2009, Fundraising University is a premier franchise dedicated to assisting high school sports teams and activity groups in achieving their financial goals through efficient and profitable fundraising initiatives.

Headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, the company has expanded its operations across 39 states, partnering with over 2,500 groups nationwide and raising more than $200 million since its inception.

Fundraising University began offering franchise opportunities to individuals passionate about sports and community engagement, providing a platform for entrepreneurs to make a meaningful impact while building successful businesses.

What sets Fundraising University apart is its commitment to alleviating the administrative burdens of fundraising from group leaders, allowing them to concentrate on their core responsibilities.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000
Training Fee $15,000
Insurance $300 - $1,500
Clinic Sponsorships $0 - $500
Technology & Brand Marketing Fee $750
Access Discount Subscription $100 - $467
Annual Meeting $1,500
Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training $700 - $2,500
Accounting $450 - $810
Additional Funds — 3 Months $750 - $1,000
Total $79,910 - $84,027

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Training

Fundraising U provides a comprehensive training program for franchisees to ensure they are well-equipped to operate their business. This training includes an initial training program, which must be completed to the franchisor's satisfaction before opening the franchise.

The initial training spans approximately 30 days and covers a variety of topics such as business operations, sales techniques, and the use of proprietary systems. Training is conducted both in-person and virtually, utilizing a learning management system and classroom instruction.

The program also requires franchisees to complete pre-training and a "Rookie Week," with additional on-site job shadowing at an existing franchise location.

Post-opening training and ongoing educational programs are provided, which may include annual conferences and supplemental courses. These programs are tailored based on the experience and skills of the franchisee and their team.

Territory Protection

Fundraising U grants franchisees exclusive territory protection, ensuring no other outlet operates within their designated area as long as the franchisee complies with the agreement and meets performance standards.

Franchisees cannot solicit customers outside their territory without prior approval.

Despite exclusivity, Fundraising U may use alternative channels like online sales or catalogues for distinct products within the territory. If the franchisee fails to meet demand, the franchisor reserves the right to step in to maintain service quality.

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