The new school year is underway, and schools have been faced with the challenge of fundraising while remaining socially distanced or operating at reduced capacity. Fortunately, the past year and a half led to rapid fundraising innovation, and schools now have a variety of virtual and hybrid fundraisers to try out. Additionally, even schools that […]
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10+ of Our Most Effective Booster Club Fundraisers
As a member of your school’s booster club, you’re invested in making sure the students in your community have access to extracurricular activities and resources that can enhance their education. And a crucial part of providing those extracurricular activities is being able to pay for them. That’s where booster club fundraisers come in. Here at […]
6 Proven Tips for a Successful Dance-a-Thon
Dance-a-thons are engaging fundraising events for a variety of causes. Here are some powerful tips to help any organization raise more with this strategy. […]
Social Distancing Fundraisers for Schools: 30+ Best Ideas
Even during an online or hybrid semester, your school still depends on fundraisers to enrich student experiences. Check out these options to stay safe. […]
Afterschool Program Management: 4 Top Tips to Keep in Mind
If you work in the education sector, you know that schools do more than provide the core curriculum of classes for its students. Often, schools will have departments that plan and host events and organize afterschool programs to provide even more meaningful experiences for students. Afterschool programs offer more than just a fun time for […]
How To: Solicit The Ideal Donation At Your Next Event
When hosting a fundraising event, your attendees are primed to donate. Just how much you can ask them for depends on many things including the formality of the event, what the donation translates to, and whether they could receive anything in return. Let’s dive into each of these factors and determine how they can guide […]
How to hold a Foam Fun Run
Adding foam is a great way to add excitement to your next school Fun Run. It may seem a bit daunting, but with the right team, a good plan, and the right fundraising software, it doesn’t have to be complicated. A Foam Fun Run includes most of the same elements that a regular Fun Run […]
35 Free Fundraising Prize Ideas
Prizes and fundraiser incentives don’t always have to be costly. Here’s a list of 35 free or almost free incentives to help you reach your fundraising goals. Individual Incentives1. Wear your favorite hat to school2. Receive bonus points on the next test3. Be recognized during announcements4. Choose any class job for the week5. Be the […]
30+ Top PTO Fundraisers for Schools
School fundraising consistently offers unique challenges every year. As a member of the PTO, you know the challenges you face, but more than that, you know the real value of the work you do. Everything you do enables your school to produce the programs and events that are so important to your kids and teens. […]
20+ Amazing PTA Fundraising Ideas for Every Occasion
Raising funds for your school year after year can be challenging. As a member of the PTA, you have a vested interest in the success of the school’s fundraising efforts, and you want to see them succeed. Your school needs effective fundraisers so that it can keep supporting the programs and activities your students love […]