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Ben Gibbons
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I’m passionate about helping community-based youth sports programs thrive. I know firsthand how vital these programs are to kids, families, and entire communities—but I also know how challenging it can be to raise the funds needed to support them.
My journey started when my son was eight years old. I wasn’t a baseball coach, but I wanted to contribute. I attended board meetings and quickly realized that while these leagues were filled with incredible volunteers and big dreams, they often lacked the financial resources to bring their vision to life. So, I stepped up to help with sponsorships.
At the time, the league was raising $11,000–$15,000 a year. By reaching out to local businesses and streamlining the sponsorship process, I helped grow that number to $45,000 annually, securing over 90 sponsors. Soon, other leagues started asking for advice. I shared everything I knew, but many struggled to implement sponsorship programs due to a lack of volunteers or time.
That’s when I knew there had to be a better way.
As my kids aged out of Little League, I focused on creating a scalable, easy-to-use solution to help leagues secure sponsorships more effectively. I tested countless methods and technologies, only to find that most existing systems were either too rigid, too expensive, or not built for nonprofits. So, I built Sponsor Helper.
What Sponsor Helper Does
Sponsor Helper makes it simple for local businesses to support youth sports leagues while keeping as much money as possible in the league’s pocket.
We offer:
✅ A seamless sponsorship platform – Businesses can sponsor quickly and easily.
✅ A free online store – Eliminating paper forms and barriers for local sponsors. Start here and DIY.
✅ Increased Support – Three levels of assistance are available, whether you want to manage sponsorships in-house or need more comprehensive support, I am here to help.
✅ A growing network of leagues – Volunteers can share best practices and support each other.
✅ Leverage Our Economy of Scale – We work together to secure much-needed items at the lowest price by leveraging our collective size and buying power. The more we collaborate, the more we save.
At the heart of it all, Sponsor Helper is about strengthening communities. I know how hard volunteers work to give kids a great experience, and I want to make that job easier.
Let’s chat! I’d love to hear about your league and explore ways to help.
When I’m not working on Sponsor Helper, I’m spending time with my wife and three kids in Pennsylvania. I love all sports, but baseball and softball will always have a special place in my heart.
THE SPONSOR HELPER STORY
HOW I WENT FROM HELPING MY LEAGUE TO MANY