Club Spotlight: Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association | Edmonton, AB

Empire Cheer crushes their first fundraiser with TeamFund thanks to strong team spirit, seasonal timing for cheer (summer), and effective food fundraising

About Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association

This summer, we had the pleasure of partnering with Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association, a cheerleading club based in Edmonton, Alberta. This July, they ran their first TeamFund campaign, a BBQ Meats fundraiser. 

The results exceeded expectations, raising over $4,100 for the club and offering a powerful example of what’s possible for cheer programs looking for an effective, reliable fundraiser.

Common Cheer Fundraising Challenges

Like many cheerleading organizations, Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association needed to fundraise to support costs that come with competitive cheer:

• Training and coaching expenses
• Competition travel and fees
• Team development and seasonal opportunities

Cheer teams are busy. Between practices, choreography, conditioning, and competition prep, fundraising needs to be effective, straightforward, and worth the effort.

They set an initial fundraising goal of $3,500.

By the end of the campaign, they had raised $4,166.50—meaning they exceeded their goal

When a first-time group can outperform their target like this, it’s a clear sign that:

• they had a motivated team and supportive community, and
• the fundraiser itself was a great match for their club.

What Made This Cheer Fundraiser Work

Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association succeeded by working with TeamFund to:

• Choose the right season, running their fundraiser when they need funds and choosing a high-demand option for the season (BBQ Meats!)
• Setting a clear fundraising goal, giving families and athletes a clear target to rally behind
• Offer practical, high-quality products making it easy for supporters to say yes
• Keep fundraising simple from sign up to online ordering to delivery day
• Maximize momentum, turning excitement into strong early participation
• Deliver results that exceeded expectations, even as a group brand new to TeamFund

One of the most impressive parts of this campaign was the volume: they sold over 200 items.

That’s a powerful result for any group—especially a first-time fundraiser.

The BBQ Meat Fundraiser is designed for broad appeal. Families love stocking up on practical products they can use all summer long whether it’s at home, sharing with family, or bringing to gatherings.

For many communities, its the kind of fundraiser that practically sells itself – especially in the summer. When fundraising aligns with the season and everyday needs of supporters, results tend to follow.

Alberta Cheer Empire Fundraiser Results

To Alberta Cheer Empire Athletes Association: congratulations on an incredible first campaign. Exceeding your goal, selling over 200 items, and raising $4,166.50 is a fantastic accomplishment—especially as a new group with us.

And to other cheerleading clubs across Alberta (and beyond): if you’re aiming to fund travel, competitions, uniforms, or team development, you can absolutely see results like this too with the right fundraiser and a motivated team.

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