Beyond the Bake Sale by Jean C. Joachim is filled with ideas for your PTO group to raise money. The book contains dozens of fundraising ideas that prompt you to think of even more. The layout of the book is user-friendly and includes sections for starting small and getting volunteers involved. The section on putting…
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…
Celebrate football season (or your favorite sport) by holding a tailgate party as your next fundraiser. This is an especially popular fundraiser for high school groups; perhaps the pep squad, booster club, or PTO. Raise money by selling food and beverages. Sell logo’d merchandise like t-shirts, sweatshirts, silicone bracelets, and hats. Provide entertainment before the…
Eliminate the hassle of the annual scramble to buy school supplies. Your PTA/PTO or other parent group can buy school supply packages for families that sign up and you can charge a little extra to raise funds for your school. To get more bang for your buck, ask the store if they will offer you any better prices for…
