Drive Sports vs Adrenaline Fundraising
Stop selling products. Start accepting donations.
Compare product-based fundraising vs modern donation-based funding. No inventory, no door-to-door sales, no hassle.
No selling required
Less work for athletes
Know your costs upfront
Two Completely Different Approaches
Product sales vs donation-based fundraising. Here's what each looks like.
Product Sales (Adrenaline)
- Athletes sell products door-to-door
- Manage inventory and delivery
- Collect cash and checks
- Keep ~40-50% of sales (rest is product cost)
- One-time campaign effort
- Hidden pricing (call for quote)
Traditional fundraising that requires lots of effort
Donation-Based (Drive Sports)
- Share a link—that's it
- No inventory or delivery
- Online payments only—no cash handling
- Keep ~97% of donations (just processing fees)
- Year-round + recurring donations
- Transparent pricing on website
Modern fundraising that works while you sleep
The Money Math
Product sales have hidden costs. Here's what really happens with a $5,000 goal.
Product Sales Model
* Plus time for order collection, sorting, and distribution
Donation Model
* Share links via email, text, social media
The Hidden Costs of Product Fundraising
It's not just about the money. Here's what product sales really cost your program.
Coach Time
Organizing orders, tracking sales, coordinating delivery instead of coaching
Parent Burden
Parents drive kids around, hit up coworkers, feel guilty asking friends
Athlete Distraction
Time spent selling is time not spent practicing or studying
Logistics Nightmare
Sorting orders, distribution days, dealing with wrong orders
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Drive Sports | Adrenaline |
|---|---|---|
|
Fundraising Type
|
Donations | Product Sales |
|
Pricing Transparency
|
Public on website | Call for quote |
|
You Keep
|
~97% | ~40-50% |
|
Inventory Management
|
None required | Required |
|
Recurring Donations
|
Yes | No |
|
Year-Round Funding
|
Yes | Campaign-based |
|
Online Payments
|
100% Online | Cash/Check + Online |
|
Setup Time
|
~30 minutes | Varies (sales rep) |
Frequently Asked Questions
With product sales, you typically keep only 40-50% of what's sold—the rest covers product costs, shipping, and company profits. With donations, you keep ~97% (just processing fees). Plus, there's no inventory to manage, no door-to-door selling, and donors can give any amount they choose. It's less work for everyone and more money for your program.
Some do! But many people buy fundraiser products out of obligation, not because they want cookie dough or wrapping paper. With donations, supporters who genuinely want to help your program can give directly—and their entire contribution goes to the team. You can still do product sales for those who prefer it, but a year-round donation platform gives everyone options.
Adrenaline Fundraising doesn't publish their pricing publicly. You need to contact them for a quote. Typically, product fundraising companies offer 40-50% profit margins, meaning half of what your supporters pay goes to product costs and the company's cut. Drive Sports publishes all pricing openly: $29-99/month plus processing fees (3.5% cards, 1.5% ACH).
Absolutely. Many teams run an annual product sale while using Drive Sports for year-round donations. The key difference is that product sales require significant effort each time, while your Drive Sports donation pages are always active. Recurring donors give every month without you lifting a finger.
Product purchases are generally not tax-deductible because the buyer receives something of value. Donations to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible. Drive Sports automatically generates tax receipts for donors, making it easy to provide documentation for their contributions.
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Switch to donation-based fundraising. More money, less hassle, year-round funding.