School Fundraising Ideas
10 Tips for Great School Fundraising
Below are 10 tips for great school fundraising that have been adapted from school-fundraisers.com. Over time, we will be bringing you more great school fundraising ideas
If you have a fundraising idea for schools that has proven successful and are willing to share it so as to benefit other schools, please send us 2 paragraphs on the idea and we will add it to this page. (Indicate whether or not you are willing for your contact details to be included.)
If you have any suggested additions to the list below that have been shown to be important in your school’s fundraising, please advise us.
- Set a starting date and closing date for your fundraiser. Two weeks is an ideal time frame. Anything more than 2 weeks can be counter-productive.
- Clearly define the reason and goals for your fundraiser.
- Assign volunteers to help run and administer the fundraiser - especially on the day the products arrive.
- Have each participant make a list of family and friends who may be interested in supporting your fundraising efforts.
- Promotion and word of mouth is key. Spread the word throughout the community.
- Keep copies of all order forms for your records or for potential tax implications.
- Triple-check all monies and orders. This will save you a big headache if your orders are correct.
- Rely on your product fundraising company professional (if relevant) for suggestions and advice.
- Keep copies of all forms turned in by volunteers before sending them to the fundraising company (if relevant).
- Keep your participants enthusiastic & have fun!
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