I’m facing it once again, only this time the frustration is times 2. I have two children in school and they both came home yesterday with the same bulky package for the annual school fundraiser.
My seven year old was so excited, telling me about an assembly that they got to go to today. “The man [...]
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Category Archives: School Fundraisers
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The Ten Common School Fundraising Mistakes
By Corey Berman
School fundraising is important. We all know that. Few school projects can take flight without the critically funding provided by the various fundraising initiatives launched by school PTAs or school PTOs. There are many types of fundraising initiatives and can be differentiated between product and non-product fundraisers. This article focuses on product sale [...]
Spirit Wear Close-out
Does your school host a back to school night? Consider running a close-out sale on all the leftover spirit wear merchandise from last year. Parents will appreciate the discount, plus you won’t have the clutter when you bring in the new merchandise.
This school fundraiser can become a much anticipated event each year, with parents [...]
6 Tips on How to Ask Your Co-Workers to Support Your Kid’s School Fundraiser
By Jim Berigan
It’s a feeling I’m sure many of you have had. That sinking sensation in your stomach when you know you’ve got to hit up your co-workers for cash to support your child’s school fundraising project. We’ve all been there. You hate to impose on the people you work with, but the school needs [...]
Fundraising for Band Uniforms
Looking for a fundraising idea to raise money for new uniforms? If so, here is a unique idea to consider!
HickeryRecord.com reported on an ingenious way to make money for new band uniforms. The old uniforms at St. Stephens High School are being turned into commemorative pillows. It’s the idea of the St. Stephens band boosters. [...]
Mustache for Moolah
If you have a male principal who is a good sport….and you are raising money school function…..here is a creative fundraising idea! Ask your principal if he’d be willing to grow a true handlebar mustache if your goal is reached!
Set a fundraising goal for the school
Explain to the kids that if they reach their fundraising [...]
Unique Wrestling Fundraiser
Here is a completely unique idea, and one that could be a lot of fun….especially for the kids! Two Principals will be wrestling each other as part of a wrestling team fundraiser. It is definitely out of the box, so if you are not comfortable with Principal’s wrestling, consider a hoop shooting contest, or even [...]
A Coaches Guide to Sports Fundraising
By Jordan Kern
I’m delighted to share with you some important “insider” information concerning sports fundraising that I’ve learned from working in this industry for 20 years. During challenging economic times like these, successful fundraising is vitally important because it gives athletes the resources they need to achieve their goals.
My company has helped over 17,000 college, [...]
Creative Twist on Lemonade Fundraiser
I love what Oak Valley School did to put a creative twist on an old-fashioned fundraiser. To promote their upcoming lemonade stand, they had teachers bite into a lemon and make a funny “sour face”. Pictures were taken and hung up at the school. Then for two weeks, kids brought in change and placed it [...]
