Blast provides an online platform that automates fundraising outreach for youth sports teams, school athletic programs, and community groups using text and email campaigns, enabling them to raise more money with less administrative effort.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sports teams and school groups often struggle to raise sufficient funds because traditional fundraising methods require significant manual effort and lack efficient communication with supporters.
Solution
Blast provides an online platform that automates fundraising outreach through text and email, enabling teams to collect more donations with less administrative work. The service also offers free team and school management tools, funded by a share of fundraising and merchandise sales, so organizations can handle rosters, schedules, and communications at no cost. By consolidating donor data, Blast builds a persistent online audience that teams can engage with real-time updates, game highlights, and personal stories. This audience can be leveraged to sell team merchandise and sponsor advertising, creating additional revenue streams beyond donations. All interactions are managed within a single dashboard, simplifying the workflow for coaches and administrators while keeping supporters informed and connected.
Target Audience
Primary customers are youth sports teams, school athletic programs, and community groups that need efficient fundraising and team management solutions.
Features
- Automated text and email campaigns that target parents, players, and fans to drive donations
- Free team and school management suite covering roster, scheduling, and communication tools
- Integrated online store for team merchandise sales with revenue sharing
- Sponsor ad placement marketplace that uses the built audience to generate extra income
- Real-time content sharing (updates, highlights, stories) to keep donors engaged and demonstrate impact
- Centralized dashboard for tracking fundraising performance, merchandise sales, and audience metrics