FIRST offers a Fundraising Toolkit:
https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/fundraising-toolkit

and many other resources that can be helpful in their Resource Library:
https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library

There are a lot of materials available there, like brochures, flyers, and information on the impact FIRST has on students.

You might also reach out to a local business who would be willing to sponsor your team if you put their logo on your team t-shirt.  I would involve the kids and get them to write letters, draw pictures, etc., about their experience now so you have that to share with potential sponsors.

Good luck!
Sonya
 

On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 3:23 PM, Todd J Lennox <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Our team has always been self-funded by the families. You may be able to reduce cost by getting a used EV3 usually there are a few teams that post here that are getting rid of their kits. If you go this route I would recommend getting a new battery if the prior team used the kit for more than one season.

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> On Dec 6, 2017, at 3:14 PM, David Y <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hello Coaches,
>
> Our rookie team were fortunately enough to make it to the states and I'm likely to coach again next year given how awesome the experience was.  This year all our equipment were loaners from different entities and as the season is over they will be returned.  Our school system were kind enough to pay some of our registration fees, but that might not be the case next year.  Starting a new team can easily cost $1,000 for the year, but less if you have most of the equipment already and I would really like for our team to have our own equipment without putting the burden onto the families.  I'm just wondering what are some methods team uses to fund team expenses if you don’t mind sharing some ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> David
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