Fundraising University
A Independent brand
About Fundraising University
The Quick Rundown on This Phenomenal Brand:
Founded in 2009 by our CEO Mike Bahun, Fundraising University is the top industry leader in school sports fundraising, having raised over $200M dollars while helping over 2,700 high schools across the US. Our success stems from our proven sales strategy, proprietary technology, on-going coaching and support, as well as our positive contribution and impact on local communities. Our franchise also offers low start up costs, proven documented systems, strong leadership, and exceptional unit-level economics.
Fundraising University encompasses a "Dream Big, Raise More" philosophy, working with athletes, coaches and organizations, providing our fundraising service that embodies our mission - to raise the maximum amount of money, in the shortest time possible, while alleviating the burden of fundraising from the coach.
Since our franchise inception in 2020, we have been awarded Best Franchise and Best Brand. We are also recognized as part of the Franchise 500, four years in a row, by Entrepreneur Magazine, with continued accolades to be awarded in 2026.
Fundraising University provides its franchise partners a strong, viable territory, unsurpassed training and coaching, top technology and tools, along with a proven system, with a repeatable revenue model, requiring 0-1 initial employees, providing exceptional gross sales.
We provide a strong ROI for our franchisees through low start-up costs, a home-based office, and minimal operating costs. Franchising with Fundraising University is an under $100K investment, yielding a realistic six figure return potential in year one.
If the team can dream it, Fundraising University can bring that dream to life.
Competitive Advantages 1. Home-based business NO LEASES REQUIRED 2. Generate revenue within 60-90 days 3. 0-1 Employees to Start 4. Robust franchisor support 5. Industry leader for high school sports fundraising 6. Leadership team with three-plus decades of fundraising experience
Top 5 Selling Points 1. Custom ERP 2. High residual 3. Semi-involved model 4. Mental performance coaching
Inside Fundraising University
- Established
- 2009
- First Unit Franchised
- 2020
- Franchised Units
- 81~
- Company Owned Units
- 4
- States Registered In
- —
- Cash Investment
- $100,000 (Addit 50K per territory over 1)
- Total Investment
- 79,800 to $84,277
- Minimum Net Worth
- $100,000 (Addit 50K per territory over 1) Unit 1 $60,000 Unit 2 $40,000 Unit 3 $20,000 Each additional territory $40,000 each Vet Discount - $5,000 off first
- Single Unit Franchise Fee
- —
- Royalty
- 8%
- Ad
- —
- Average Number of Employees
- 0-1 (Owner Operator-0, Scaled Operator 0-1 dependent on number of territories/hired reps)
- Item 19
- Yes
- Home-Based
- Yes
- B2B
- Yes
- Master Franchise Opportunities
- No
- Veteran Discount
- Yes, 5K off first franchise fee
- Financial Assistance Provided
- —
- Site Selection Assistance
- —
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- —
- Recruiting Assistance
- Yes
- Cooperative Advertising
- —
- Category
- Child Related, Sports, Education
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