In our ongoing series on charitable gaming, we’ve explored how games of skill can serve as innovative fundraising tools—offering communities a fresh alternative to bake sales and car washes. Today, we’re diving deeper into how Predict5 is revolutionizing this space by bringing gaming and giving together in a way that’s fun, legal, and surprisingly effective for schools and booster clubs.
The Challenge: Donor Fatigue Meets Rising Costs
Year after year, schools and booster programs are asked to do more with less. Whether it’s uniforms, travel, equipment, or enrichment programs, the gap between what’s needed and what’s funded keeps growing. At the same time, parents and supporters are feeling donor fatigue. Traditional fundraisers often ask for repeated financial contributions without offering much in return.
The Predict5 Solution: Skill-Based Gaming That Pays Forward
Predict5 flips the fundraising script. Instead of asking people to give, we invite them to play. Players make five picks on player projections in marquee sporting events—if they go 5-for-5, they win 20x their entry. The twist? Half of the net proceeds go straight back to the school or booster club they’re supporting.
It’s a game of skill, not chance, which is why Predict5 fits squarely within the legal definitions for daily fantasy sports. And because supporters can win real cash for themselves while raising money for their team, participation is not just generous—it’s genuinely fun and rewarding.
How It Works for Schools & Boosters
- No upfront costs: Schools and booster clubs simply sign up and share a custom link with their community.
- Automated revenue sharing: 50% of net proceeds from all entries tied to their group go directly to the program.
- Shared success: If players win, they get paid. If they don’t, their program still earns a share of the net losses. Either way, the community benefits.
- Engagement over donation: People aren’t just giving—they’re participating in a game, sharing it with friends, and staying engaged week after week.
The Bigger Picture: Keeping Gaming Dollars Local
For too long, gaming dollars have flowed out of local communities and into corporate coffers. Predict5 changes that. Our mission is to keep gaming profits in the hands of local schools and youth programs—the people doing the real work to build stronger, more connected communities.
This is what charitable gaming looks like in 2025: mobile, social, skill-based, and purpose-driven.