Peer-To-Peer Guide
Why You’re Fundraising
Instead of paying a registration fee, participants fundraise to compete at the Stars & Stripes Tournament while supporting Beat The Streets New England and the zero cost programming it provides to inner city youth. Our programming includes life changing mentorship, academic support and workforce development training.
Every dollar raised helps create access to wrestling and opportunity for youth across New England.
How to Get Started
Join a team’s fundraiser, start your team’s fundraiser or if you’re a free agent join BTSNE’s Team
Create your personal fundraising page (add a photo and short message)
Share your page immediately — momentum matters
Track your progress and thank donors along the way
The 5 Best Fundraising Tips (That Actually Work)
1. Start with people who already support you
Begin with:
Family
Close friends
Teammates’ parents
Coaches, teachers, mentors
These first donations build confidence and social proof.
2. Ask for a specific amount
People respond better to clear asks:
“Would you consider donating $15 or $25?”
“Every small donation helps our team qualify.”
Small donations add up fast.
3. Use the 3-Message Rule
Don’t post once — post with purpose.
Post 1: I’m fundraising + why it matters
Post 2 (2–3 days later): Progress update
Post 3 (final push): Help us finish strong
4. Share everywhere (not just once)
Use:
Text messages (most effective)
Instagram stories
Facebook posts
Team group chats
Personal messages outperform generic posts every time.
5. Thank donors publicly
Thank-you posts:
Encourage others to give
Show appreciation
Build momentum
A quick “Thank you to everyone who has donated!” goes a long way.
Text-to-Donate
You can tell your supporters to text keyword StarsandStripes (all one Word) to 50155 to donate!
It makes it super simple and brings your supporter right to the donate page.
Copy-and-Paste Fundraising Messages
Text Message
Hi! I’m fundraising to compete at the Stars & Stripes Tournament on May 3. Instead of a registration fee, we’re raising support for Beat The Streets New England. Any amount helps — would you consider donating $15–$25?
Here’s my page: [LINK]
Social Media Caption
I’m fundraising to compete at the Stars & Stripes Tournament! Instead of a registration fee, we’re raising money to support Beat The Streets New England.
Help me and my team qualify — donate or share!
🇺🇸🤼 [LINK]
Final Push Post
We’re almost there! Every donation helps us qualify for Stars & Stripes and supports youth wrestling programs across New England.
Donate or share: [LINK]
Fundraising Goals & Recognition (Quick Reminder)
$300 Club: Group photo + website & social media recognition
Top 25 Fundraisers: All-Star Team, free tournament shirt, certificate
Top Individual Fundraiser: Championship Belt
Top Fundraising Team: Trophy + certificate
Fundraising totals finalize once tournament day check-ins open.