Does Big 5 Sporting Goods donate to fundraisers?
Last updated August 19, 2026
Big 5 Sporting Goods donates to fundraisers only in the form of Ticket to Shop eCards, and organizations must apply through its online Proposal Management System by creating an account and submitting a request.
Donation program at a glance
- Lead time
- 4-6 weeks
- Area restrictions
- Regional
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Donations are limited to fundraisers and are given in the form of Big 5 Ticket to Shop Cards/eCards.
Ticket to Shop cards can be used for raffles, auctions, prize giveaways, and drawings.
The cards expire 5-6 months after issue.
Big 5 does not purchase advertising space or sponsor individuals, teams, or organizations.
Donations are limited to once yearly per organization.
Requests are only accepted through the online request system; store-level, email, phone, or fax requests are not accepted.
To apply, Big 5 Sporting Goods asks for: Create an account or log in to the online Proposal Management System to submit a request. · Provide an event date, as donations are processed based on this date. · Provide an email address for delivery of the eCard if approved. · Provide an address for delivery of the Ticket to Shop if approved.
Tips from the program page: You may receive a response 2-4 weeks prior to your event date. · Submitting through the online system is the only way a donation request will be considered.
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