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Brand Summary
Founded in 2009, Fundraising University is the premier fundraising company for high schools, sports teams, and organizations. Our mission is to help teams achieve their financial goals through expert coaching, proven systems, and dedicated support.
Fundraising University is transforming the fundraising industry through innovative strategies, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to success. Our experienced coaches guide teams every step of the way, ensuring maximum results with minimal effort. We believe in setting the standard for how fundraising campaigns are planned, executed, and completed—delivering a winning experience for every team, every time.
Brand Superpowers
Industry Expertise
Franchisee Support
*THE NUMBERS
Founder | Mike Bahun |
Home Office Location | Gilbert, Arizona |
Company Founded | 2009 |
Began Franchising | 2020 |
Industry | Fundraising |
Industry Size | 3 Billion |
Veteran Discount | 10% on First Territory |
Group Health Insurance | No |
Company Units Open | 10 |
Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 75 |
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 6 |
Franchise Units Open | 43 |
Number of franchisees | 28 |
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Outgoing
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Founder Mike Bahun Home Office Location Gilbert, Arizona Company Founded 2009 Began Franchising 2020 Industry Fundraising Industry Size 3 Billion Veteran Discount 10% on First Territory Group Health Insurance No -
Company Units Open 10 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 75 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 6 Franchise Units Open 43 Number of franchisees 28 -
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Outgoing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
PossibleWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Job Management, CRM and BillingDO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
YesDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
10% on First Territory
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