Personal, Organized, and Easy to RunFan Fuel by Running Threads
A simple apparel fundraiser built around your biggest supporters. Raise money for your team, school, or club with a fundraiser that feels personal.
"Every shirt tells a story. Every name represents someone who showed up."
Next Launch Window
Finalizing batch production schedule
Start your 1-week campaign now to secure your spot in the next batch.
Stop wasting time with
traditional fundraisers.
Fan Fuel is designed for groups that are tired of chasing down order forms, sorting through dozens of products, and dragging out campaigns for weeks.
Personal to each participant
Each shirt features the names of the people and businesses who supported them.
Short, focused campaign
Works best as a quick 1-week fundraiser to build maximum momentum.
Easy to understand
Supporters know exactly what they are giving toward and how they can participate.
Built for busy organizers
We provide the structure so your group can focus entirely on promoting it.
How Fan Fuel Works
A simple, proven 5-step process.
Set Up Your Campaign
Choose your dates, shirt color, and design direction.
Set Up Your Campaign
Launch & Promote
Participants share their fan lists with family, friends, and local businesses.
Launch & Promote
Supporters Join In
Fans pay to add their name to the back of a shirt or buy their own.
Supporters Join In
Submit Your Order
Gather the final names and sizes, and send us the details.
Submit Your Order
Receive & Distribute
We print and package the shirts for easy distribution to your group.
Receive & Distribute
Set Up Your Campaign
Choose your dates, shirt color, and design direction.
Launch & Promote
Participants share their fan lists with family, friends, and local businesses.
Supporters Join In
Fans pay to add their name to the back of a shirt or buy their own.
Submit Your Order
Gather the final names and sizes, and send us the details.
Receive & Distribute
We print and package the shirts for easy distribution to your group.
7-10 Day Production Timeline
From final approval to your hands, here is how we bring your Fan Fuel shirts to life quickly and accurately.
Final Approval
Order details confirmed and payment completed.
Garment Sourcing
Blank shirts arrive at our facility.
Custom Printing
Participant names and designs are printed.
Sorting & Packaging
Shirts are organized by participant.
Ready for Delivery
Shirts are shipped or ready for pickup.
Interactive ROI Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to see how much your organization could raise with Fan Fuel.
Recommended Goal: 10-30 fans per person
Estimated Total Profit
Based on $10,000 avg goal
Your organization keeps all money raised above the approved program cost.
Three Ways Supporters Can Help
Simple options that make it easy for anyone to show up for your group.
Be a Fan
Add your name, family name, or business name to the back of a participant's shirt.
- 30 character limit
- Visible community support
- Simple participation
Be a Fan + Get a Shirt
Add your name to the back AND receive a shirt of your own to wear.
- Name on back
- High-quality keepsake shirt
- Perfect for parents & alumni
Get an Additional Shirt
Purchase an additional shirt to wear and show support for the group.
- Support the cause
- Quality apparel
- Show team spirit
Visualize The Support
Try adding a name to see exactly how the back of the shirt comes together.
The Fan List
See how your supporters' names look on the back of the shirt. Add a name to test it out! Each shirt holds up to 30 spots.
Participant Name
Who It's Perfect For
Built for groups that need a focused, easy-to-promote fundraiser.
Athletic Teams
Raise money while giving each athlete a shirt filled with names of the people backing them.
Band Programs
Give students a personal, community-driven way to raise funds for trips, events, equipment, or program needs.
Booster Clubs
Create a fundraiser that is easy for parents and supporters to explain, promote, and participate in.
PTOs and PTAs
Support school programs without managing a complicated product catalog or manual order process.
Student Clubs & Orgs
Give members a clear way to raise funds while creating a shirt they can actually wear and keep.
Program Highlights: Real Results
See how teams of every size achieve incredible success.
"No guessing. No gimmicks. Just a proven system that works at every level."
What Organizers Say
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the groups who have successfully fueled their programs.
"This was the easiest fundraiser we've ever done. No sorting through endless boxes of products, just simple, meaningful shirts that the kids actually want to wear."
"Fan Fuel completely changed how we raise money. The kids loved seeing their supporters' names on their backs. We hit our goal in just 5 days."
"As a busy PTA mom, I dread complicated fundraisers. Running Threads handled everything. We just promoted the link and handed out the shirts at the end!"
"Our band program raised over $8,000 for new instruments. The community loved the 'Be a Fan' concept. It felt much more personal than selling popcorn."
Want to see how easy it is to promote?
Explore our ready-to-use templates and tips.
Is Fan Fuel Right For You?
Take our 1-minute readiness quiz to see if our streamlined fundraiser fits your group's goals.
How many participants will be raising funds?
Get the Fundraiser Profit Blueprint
Learn the exact strategy groups use to raise $5,000+ in a single week. This 12-page guide covers promotion, fan gathering, and maximizing your group's earnings.
Ready to fuel your group?
Fill out the form to start your Fan Fuel fundraiser. We'll help you set up the structure so your group can focus on promoting it.