TheBigTourney

March Madness Fundraiser Edition

Raise money for schools, youth sports, nonprofits, churches, and community groups with a March Madness bracket fundraiser. Two fundraiser options available — up to 200 participants or a high-volume custom edition. You keep 100% of the donations.

Simple setup, branded entry pages, real-time scoring, and donation-friendly flows.

How a Bracket Fundraiser Works

A March Madness fundraiser is one of the easiest and most engaging ways to raise money during one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Participants enter a bracket contest and make a contribution to support your organization.

  • Set your own entry fee or donation amount
  • Funds go directly to your Stripe/Square/PayPal/merchant account
  • No revenue share — you keep 100% of the funds raised
  • We only charge a small platform fee
  • Automatic scoring throughout the tournament
  • Real-time leaderboards for participants

Perfect for Any Group

  • School PTOs and PTAs
  • Youth sports teams
  • Booster clubs and band programs
  • Church groups and community organizations
  • Nonprofits and charity campaigns
  • Workplace charity drives

Why Use Our Platform for Fundraising?

You Keep 100% of Donations

We never touch the money. All funds flow directly into your own merchant account. No cuts, no percentages, no surprise fees.

Simple Setup & Instant Launch

Start your fundraiser quickly with a branded entry page, mobile-friendly signups, automatic scoring, and shareable links for your community.

Transparent, Flat Pricing

No per-entry fees. No percent-based fundraising cuts. Just one simple platform fee — everything you raise stays with your group.

Two Fundraising Levels to Fit Your Needs

Community Fundraiser Edition (Up to 200 Participants)

Perfect for school programs, youth sports teams, PTOs, churches, and neighborhood groups.

  • Supports up to 200 participants
  • Set your own entry fee or donation amount
  • Funds go directly to your merchant account
  • Standard scoring, leaderboard, and branding
  • Simple and cost-effective

High-Volume & Custom Fundraiser Edition

Designed for larger organizations or campaigns that need deeper branding, higher capacity, or custom donation workflows.

  • 1000+ participants
  • Advanced branding & sponsor placements
  • Custom scoring or rules (optional)
  • API access for CRM, reporting & integrations
  • White-label or co-branded deployment available

The Fundraiser Edition: Step-by-Step

1. Create Your Fundraiser

We set up your branded entry page, scoring rules, and donation workflow.

2. Connect Your Payment Processor

Use your preferred merchant: Stripe, Square, PayPal, or your existing credit card processor.

3. Share With Your Community

Email, social media, QR codes at events — anything you like. Users join in seconds.

4. Watch the Fundraising Grow

As entries come in, all payments go directly to you. No middlemen. No splits.

5. Tournament Tips Off

We automate all scoring for every round. Participants can track standings live.

6. Leaderboards & Sharing

Show leaderboard updates, promote sponsors, and keep your community engaged.

7. Award Prizes

Prizes can be cash, gift cards, merchandise, or simply bragging rights — you decide.

8. Celebrate Your Impact

Your fundraiser wraps with a professional, fan-friendly experience everyone enjoys.

Ready to Host a March Madness Fundraiser?

Let’s create a March Madness fundraiser your community will love — while keeping 100% of the money raised. No revenue share. No hidden fees. Just a professional contest platform that works.