Category: business

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#derbyinstagram

Use Instagram to build, develop, and keep your roller derby fanbase. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to get started.

the importance of smart fundraising

Fundraising isn’t about asking people for money, but building relationships and showing people how they can best support your organization.

sponsors: make fa$t money

Leagues need money to run, and sponsors are a good way to get it. So in this article we’re going to talk about how to get sponsors and keep them happy. This is learned from personal experience, reading other articles, talking to people who are better at this and going to Rollercon classes. You should […]

creating a fundraising plan

Roller derby comes with expenses, and if you want your league to be viable, skaters can’t be your league’s only source of revenue.

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building derby-centric business relationships

I have been fresh meat skater, veteran skater, jammer, blocker, pivot, impromptu coach, captain, interleague coordinator, and events and community service, coordinator. I’ve juggled a lot of moving parts in different ways to get things done effectively, and the skills I’ve utilized serve me well in derby, as well as in my professional, educational, and personal lives.

do you know your rights?

What happens if you get hurt on the track, and it affects your job? What can you do? This general overview will help you understand how to advocate for yourself