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There are a variety of fundraising ideas for schools and non-profit associations today. Investigate the many professional online organizations that offer fundraising opportunities and can make the process easy. To improve your chances for success, Involve parents, students and faculty to get involved.
Quick and easy ways for students to raise funds
Not every fundraising activity has to be a big event. Look for ways to generate funds at a variety of school activities:
- At each school event set up a table to sell candy, beverages, and the favorite local brand of donuts.
- Sell engraved bricks for a school walkway or courtyard.
- Raffle off baskets that are designed and filled by each classroom.
- In the spring have a school fun run where the students earn donations based on the number of laps they complete.
All Year Long
Discount Cards are a great way to earn money for the school. Parents buy gift cards or certificates for the grocery stores, retail shops, and restaurants of their choice. The school can receive up to 80% profit on some cards. Market them to the extended school families, alumni, and general public to see your profits grow.
Start a printer cartridge recycling program. Involve local businesses to participate in a recycling program that benefits your school. Leave pre-labeled boxes for the used cartridges with the company representative for recycling. Used cartridges are worth between $1 and $20, depending on the popularity of the printer and the cost of a new cartridge.
Make fundraising a priority
School budgets just don’t have the funds to support extracurricular activities like band or choir trips, drama clubs, chess tourneys, robes or uniforms, and much more. The Internet is a terrific resource to explore a variety of fundraising options that are available. Pick three major fundraisers for the year and sprinkle in some of the ideas above to make it interesting and you will be on your way to generating new revenue!
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