When fundraisers are in the planning stages, it seems as if nothing can stop you. You have a definitive plan, financial goals and excellent prizes. What could go wrong? No matter how hard we try hard to make things happen, we encounter roadblocks that hinder our efforts and bring us back to earth. FEAR NOT! […]

You’ve decided on a fundraising program and product to sell that you know, with just a little effort by participants, will meet financial goals. Now you need to motivate and ensure participation occurs across the board. Incentive programs that reward sellers for a job well done are crucial. How do you come up with great […]

It’s not your fault!  How were you to know there are simple fundraising rules to follow? While a lot of fundraising methods work, some simple, tried and true processes are critical to success. It’s important to do it right, or you may find time, money, and resources going to waste. Before you throw yourself into […]

As crucial as PTO members, students, and other people are to the process of fundraising, the inclusion of teachers in a school cannot get underestimated. It’s crucial that they become part of the process so the fundraiser will be successful and implemented into every student’s routine. It goes beyond simple involvement, though!     1.) […]

Without a quality fundraising prize or product, a fundraiser may not succeed. Fundraising is straightforward and has an admirable goal, but plenty of people who consider getting involved are likely to wonder what they can also gain from the thing they buy. Products are one of the most important fundraising ideas you can consider during […]

Planning is essential for every process, especially so for effective fundraising.  There’s no doubt that fundraising can be useful. Unfortunately, it does not always get appropriately executed. Though it’s hard to figure out all of the logistics, it’s vital to ensure that the fundraising process has every detail accounted for and done well. Instead of […]

There is good news for people who want to fundraise: The Smart Snack Initiative only covers anything that doesn’t count as a smart snack sold on school grounds and is intended to be eaten right away, according to the National PTA. Since 2014, America has been attempting to save the future generations from unhealthy eating. […]

You’ve picked your perfect fundraiser. Now, how can you use incentives to boost participation and raise more money? For many schools, there is no doubt that fundraising ideas can come quickly from everywhere some days while other days it seems like you are trying to find a needle in a haystack. As you figure out […]

There are plenty of benefits to a fundraiser. It brings money in, unites people for a cause, and can foster some healthy competition. However, it is not going to work unless the effort is successful. With so many people out there, it is a bit daunting to find fundraising ideas that will be successful across […]

There are so many products, causes, and people out there in the world. It is not the easiest task to come up with fundraising ideas that are simple, effective, and accessible. After all, this is a task you want to see succeed. Still, finding ideas does not have to be all that difficult. Knowing where […]