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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
If you are raising money for a school team, or a school group, a great way to accomplish this would be to sell spirit wear at games, concerts, or other school functions. First of all, you will need to be sure that the PTO, or other groups are not already doing this. You would not want…
