Football Booster Club Payment Collection
- Fields for sizes and jersey numbers
- Ticketing and merchandise in one checkout
- Waivers with e-signature
- Reports by collection (Varsity/JV/Freshman)
Why Football Boosters Choose Cheddar Up
Cheddar Up vs Cash & Spreadsheets
Cheddar Up vs Generic Payment Platforms
Made for Seasons and Playoffs
Frictionless Payments
No apps. No accounts. Families can pay in seconds from any device.
Automatic Tracking
See every payment and response in real time. Export data anytime. No spreadsheets required.
Payments + Forms
Gather payments and information in the same place, from t-shirt sizes to waivers and registrations.
One-Stop Solution
Manage events, spirit wear sales, fundraisers, and registrations all in one easy-to-use platform.
How it works
Step 1
Set Up the Season
Add dues, uniforms, travel, and sponsorships.Step 2
Share by Team
Share by email, team chat, or a QR codes at games. Families pay in minutes from any phone.Step 3
Reports by Collection
Easily track as payments come in and download reports for the treasurer.
Payment Solutions for Football Boosters
Donations
Donating on Cheddar Up is simple with no awkward tipping at checkout.
Volunteer Sign Ups
Wow your community with elegant, ad-free sign ups.
Dues and Fees
Collect one-time fees or recurring dues from your community.
Group Gifts
Group collections for a teacher, coach or coworker with zero lifting.
Registrations and Waivers
Move camps online with payments, forms, and waivers in one spot.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
Give participants their own pages to share your cause and rally donations.
Group Website
Highlight your organization’s mission, team members, sponsors and more.
What Organizers Say
“Super easy to use for our PTO. User-friendly and more affordable than the clunkier software we used last year. Very happy that our team can work together to build a site that works great for our school needs.”
– Eva D., PTO President
“Easy to implement and use, and the reporting is exactly what I need. Also, I’ve reached out twice to Cheddar Up support with questions, and they’ve responded promptly and thoughtfully both times.”
– Heidi H., PTA Vice President
“I love how user-friendly it is! It’s easy to use on your phone, so our parents are able to fill forms out and make payments super easy from wherever they are!”
– Kaitlin S., PTO Member
Frequently Asked Questions for Football Boosters
How does online payment collection benefit education organizations?
Online platforms dramatically reduce volunteer workload by automating tracking and eliminating cash handling. They also increase participation by offering parents a convenient, mobile-friendly way to pay, leading to higher fundraising totals and more timely fee collections.
Is Cheddar Up secure for school payment collection?
Absolutely. Cheddar Up is secure and PCI compliant. In addition, Cheddar Up never sees or stores any financial-related information. Information is sent directly and securely to our payment partner, Stripe, which processes billions of dollars annually, using Transport Layer Security (TLS).
What types of payments can education organizations collect?
Organizations can collect for virtually any need, including fundraisers, event tickets, spirit wear sales, field trip fees, club dues, PTA memberships, and teacher gifts. Our platform is flexible enough to handle simple payments or complex collections with multiple items and forms.
How does Cheddar Up compare to other payment platforms for schools?
Unlike generic platforms, Cheddar Up is built specifically for the needs of school communities. We offer education-specific templates, robust tracking, and features for volunteer coordination that other platforms lack, all without a complex setup.
Can we integrate Cheddar Up with our school management system?
While direct API integrations are not included in our standard plans, Cheddar Up’s reporting tools make it simple to export your data. You can quickly download transaction and payer details in CSV or Excel format for easy import into most school management or accounting systems. For even more connectivity, the Team Plan includes Zapier integration, allowing you to automate workflows and connect with hundreds of other apps.
What support is available for education organizations?
We offer dedicated support from a team of experts, many of whom have experience as PTA leaders and school volunteers themselves. Support is available via live chat and email, and we provide a rich library of video tutorials, best-practice guides, and live demos to help you succeed.
Can we capture sizes and positions?
Yes. Custom fields for size, position, and jersey number.
What payments are supported?
Dues, uniforms, travel, tickets, merchandise, donations, sponsorships, and more.
Are installments available?
Yes. Configure items with payment plans where appropriate.
How do refunds work?
Organizers can process them from the dashboard.
Is it secure?
Yes. Cheddar Up is secure and PCI compliant. In addition, Cheddar Up never sees or stores any financial-related information. Information is sent directly and securely to our payment partner, Stripe.
Do families need an account?
No. Families can use guest checkout with automatic receipts.
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