{"id":3191,"date":"2020-07-28T16:11:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T16:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/?p=3191"},"modified":"2020-07-28T17:24:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T17:24:08","slug":"ultimate-school-fundraising-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/ultimate-school-fundraising-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate School Fundraising Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-281732474\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-580912154\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"social-icons share-icons share-row relative full-width text-center icon-style-fill\" style=\"font-size:126%\"><a href=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/ultimate-school-fundraising-guide\/\" data-label=\"Facebook\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,this.title,'width=500,height=500,top=300px,left=300px');  return false;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon primary button circle tooltip facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\"><i class=\"icon-facebook\" ><\/i><\/a><a href=\"\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/ultimate-school-fundraising-guide\/\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,this.title,'width=500,height=500,top=300px,left=300px');  return false;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon primary button circle tooltip twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon-twitter\" ><\/i><\/a><a href=\"mailto:enteryour@addresshere.com?subject=Ultimate%20School%20Fundraising%20Guide&amp;body=Check%20this%20out:%20https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/ultimate-school-fundraising-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"icon primary button circle tooltip email\" title=\"Email to a Friend\"><i class=\"icon-envelop\" ><\/i><\/a><a href=\"\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/ultimate-school-fundraising-guide\/&amp;media=https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/school-fundraising-guide.jpg&amp;description=Ultimate%20School%20Fundraising%20Guide\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,this.title,'width=500,height=500,top=300px,left=300px');  return false;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon primary button circle tooltip pinterest\" title=\"Pin on Pinterest\"><i class=\"icon-pinterest\" ><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1187931399\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-692642353\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>School and fundraising have always gone hand in hand. Not only is it a time-honored tradition used to pay for necessities \u2013 and plenty of extras \u2013 it\u2019s also a great opportunity to teach students responsibility and teamwork. This handy guide will be your go-to resource for exploring both <a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/school-fundraising-ideas\/\">tried-and-true methods of school fundraising<\/a> and new and creative ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to your PTO\u2019s fundraising committee or a seasoned school fundraiser pro, JustFundraising\u2019s Ultimate School Fundraising Guide has got everything you need to take your school fundraising efforts to new heights with tips and tricks designed to maximize your profits and set your students up for success. Read on to determine\u00a0what type of fundraiser is right\u00a0for your preschool, elementary school, middle school, or high school group, and get started today.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1314538185\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1059115981\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#why\">School Fundraising is the Kryptonite That Keeps Your School Running!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#what\">What Are The Benefits to School Fundraising?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#how\">How to Overcome Your Biggest School Fundraiser Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#determine\">Determine The Objectives of\u00a0<i>Your<\/i>\u00a0School Fundraiser?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#best\">What Are The Best Fundraisers For Your School?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Best product fundraisers for all school levels<\/li>\n<li>Easy and popular DIY elementary school fundraising ideas<\/li>\n<li>Online donation or pledge-a-thon fundraisers for schools<\/li>\n<li>Get sponsors for your school fundraiser<\/li>\n<li>Easy high school fundraiser ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"#organize\">How to Organize and Execute Your School Fundraiser From A to Z<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1193661911\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-399603825\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"why\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>School Fundraising Is The Kryptonite That Keeps Your School Running!<\/h2>\n<p>The school experience doesn\u2019t end when the bell rings, and neither does the need for fundraising. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the main reasons your school and your students might want to hold fundraisers.<\/p>\n<p><b>In-school needs:<\/b>\u00a0This can include raising funds for much-needed classroom, art room, and library supplies, as well as for activities taking place on school grounds, such as assemblies, visiting speakers, and musical and theater productions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Extracurricular activities:<\/b>\u00a0Field trips are a source of fond and lasting memories for students, and fundraising is a great way to ease the financial burden. It can also allow your students to attend off-campus events, such as science and robotics competitions, spelling bees, or job fairs.<\/p>\n<p><b>School sports programs:<\/b>\u00a0Perhaps your school\u2019s basketball team needs new jerseys, or maybe they\u2019ve made it to state finals but aren\u2019t sure how they\u2019re going to get there. Sports teams have long benefitted from fundraisers, and people tend to give generously.<\/p>\n<p><b>Special events:<\/b>\u00a0From preschool graduation to prom night and everything in between, fundraising can help you plan extraordinary events and create memories that your students or classmates will cherish for years to come.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-large row-solid\"  id=\"row-1327256738\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1066097003\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-left text-left\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<h3>We Raised $2,800 for Playground Improvements<\/h3>\n<p>This was our first time trying the <a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/order-takers\/cookie-dough\/crazy-about-cookies-frozen-dough.html\">cookie dough fundraiser program<\/a> and we were very happy with the result! Our daycare ended up making over $2,800 profit which will help pay for various improvements to our playground.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 75%;\">Deborah<\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\"><\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<style>\n#row-1327256738 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 10px px 10px;\n  background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:0px;height:0px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-640350061\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1667382188\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"what\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Benefits to School Fundraising<\/h2>\n<p>There are loads of benefits to fundraising, some more obvious than others (such as, well, raising funds).<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising gives students the opportunity to\u00a0<b>develop and hone new skills<\/b>, such as sales, communication, math, and organizational skills. It also teaches them responsibility and accountability, and helps shape their character.<\/p>\n<p>Students can also learn the\u00a0<b>value of working as a team<\/b>, which will help them achieve success throughout their lives and future careers.<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising also allows kids to see the\u00a0<b>cause and effect<\/b>\u00a0of their actions. As they learn to see projects through, they\u2019ll witness their hard work paying off in a tangible way.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1910569856\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-809970813\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"how\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Overcome Your Biggest School Fundraiser Challenges<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1114985069\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"772\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-start-a-fundraiser.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"How to run a school fundraiser\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-start-a-fundraiser.png 772w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-start-a-fundraiser-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-start-a-fundraiser-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1114985069 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>Like everything, there are downsides to fundraising which are important to acknowledge to get a realistic sense of what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>Fundraising can be\u00a0<b>time-consuming<\/b>. With families\u2019 combined busy schedules, it can be difficult to find the time to attend a car wash fundraiser or participate in a bottle drive, for instance.<\/p>\n<p>It can also\u00a0<b>distract<\/b>\u00a0from other important activities, such as chores, work responsibilities, family obligations, and schoolwork.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, not all PTOs are supportive or open to new ideas, which can make the fundraising process\u00a0<b>discouraging or frustrating<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look and some of the challenges that school fundraising presents, as well as some tips to conquer them and smash your fundraising goals.<\/p>\n<p><b>My students\/parents\/teachers are\u00a0<\/b><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-the-participation-rate-in-your-next-school-fundraiser\/\"><b>unmotivated and not participating<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b>Before students make their pitch to the public for funds, you have to sell the idea. One way to make this easier is to come up with a clear and concise plan and communicate it effectively to parents and teachers, so they know exactly what is expected of them. As for students, let them take the lead. They are more likely to get excited about their own ideas. As well, discuss incentives with your students. Is it an ice cream party that will excite your primary school students, or $20 Subway gift cards that will motivate your high school students.<\/p>\n<p><b>My fundraising chair is disorganized and lacks leadership. <\/b>Your PTA\/PTO\u2019s fundraising chair is usually a volunteer, and often must juggle work and parental responsibilities alongside school fundraising duties. Approach them in a non-judgmental way and offer to help. Little things like setting up before a meeting so it can start on time, or typing up and emailing the agenda to members ahead of time can go a long way in helping keep things on track.<\/p>\n<p><b>I\u2019m finding it difficult to get my community involved. <\/b>There can be a lot of competition for charities and fundraisers, which can lead to donor fatigue. If that\u2019s your case, think of doing 1 or 2 outstanding fundraisers, instead of 3 or 4 lack-lustre ones.<\/p>\n<p>As well, make sure your timing doesn\u2019t compete with other highly popular local fundraising events \u2013 you can\u2019t expect your donors to be in two places at once.<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, you may find your donors will respond better to product fundraisers, which offers them something they can use or enjoy, rather than event fundraising or another request for a donation. Consider selling gourmet cookie dough or coffee instead of another fair, casino night or dance.<\/p>\n<p>Or you could ask them to donate used products for a rummage sale. It\u2019s an easy, cost-free way for people to help and your profit is 100%. Maybe offer a raffle with some jaw-dropping prizes (try to get them sponsored), to get more of your community to show up. Finally, don\u2019t forget to express your gratitude!<\/p>\n<p><b>The price of my product fundraiser items is too high. <\/b>JustFundraising has a wide range of products to suit every budget. Some are priced as low as 50\u00a2 a pop (lollipop, that is, one of our best sellers). Reach out to your school or community\u2019s fundraising veterans (parents, teachers, or older siblings) to see which products and retail prices worked best for them before you choose your school fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p><b>My students live in different neighborhoods with different average incomes. <\/b>If some of your students live in lower-income neighborhoods, your best option is a product fundraiser with lower-priced items, such as scratch cards or candy bars. This gives everyone the chance to participate, and those with more financial flexibility can simply purchase more. You might consider keeping students\u2019 tallies private and avoid incentives based on sales, focusing instead on rewarding students for their enthusiasm and effort.<\/p>\n<p><b>I\u2019m feeling burnt out from fundraising. <\/b>With all the activities kids are involved in, it\u2019s common to feel like you don\u2019t know where one fundraiser begins and another ends. The best way to avoid this is to come up with a game plan for the school year. Focus on one or two big fundraisers rather than a non-stop stream of small ones. JustFundraising\u2019s wide range of products and high profit margins will ensure that your students get the most out of their fundraising efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established what to expect when fundraising for your school, it\u2019s time to roll up our sleeves and get started!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-large row-solid\"  id=\"row-1429936112\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1144262843\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-left text-left\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<h3>Our elementary school raised $8,500, more than double our goal!<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/order-takers\/cookie-dough.html\">Our cookie dough fundraiser was so easy<\/a>. We had not fundraised in several years, so we didn&#8217;t know what to expect. We were hoping to raise $4,000 profit, and we ended up earning over $8,500 profit!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 75%;\">Gina, Fundraising Coordinator, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 75%;\">Elementary School, Wyoming<\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\"><\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<style>\n#row-1429936112 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 10px px 10px;\n  background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-10291194\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1968620640\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"determine\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Determine the Objectives For\u00a0<i>Your<\/i>\u00a0School Fundraiser?<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in a successful school fundraiser is to determine your primary and secondary objectives. In other words, the \u2018Why?\u2019 This will help you choose which type of fundraiser is right for your students.<\/p>\n<p><b>I want to raise the most amount of money with the least effort.<\/b>\u00a0Product fundraisers are a good option for students, teachers, and parents whose time is limited. JustFundraising offers an extensive array of products at varying price points, which are perfect for selling to friends and family, door-to-door (with a parent), or at the office. Many of our options, like our biggest seller, cookie dough, are risk-free, meaning you only order what you\u2019ve sold. And with the guaranteed highest profit margins in the industry, it\u2019s a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<p><b>I want to raise school funds while building school spirit.<\/b>\u00a0This requires a little more investment and involvement, but the benefits reach beyond simple fundraising. Students will learn to work together toward a shared goal while having fun. From a color run, to movie night, to a pancake breakfast or a car wash, the list of activities is endless. It\u2019s also a good opportunity to instill autonomy by letting the kids take the lead.<\/p>\n<p><b>I want to raise funds while nurturing community spirit.<\/b>\u00a0A pledge-a-thon is a great way for students to raise money while giving back. Your local residents can pledge a certain amount for every bag of trash collected from a park, for instance, or for every hour volunteered at a seniors\u2019 residence. Your community will feel a\u00a0<b>second dimension of giving<\/b>\u00a0and will feel their donation went further than usual. Similarly, your students will see their efforts pay off in more ways than one. And you can let your students get creative in terms of what local services they may want to provide.<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t choose just one? You don\u2019t have to! Turn your car wash into a pledge-a-thon, or sell pretzels and lollipops at your color run. You have the freedom to make it fun, make it profitable, and make it yours.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got the Why, now let\u2019s take a look at the What, as in what you\u2019d like your fundraiser to be.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-137078915\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-353430929\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"best\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Best Fundraisers For Your School?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1869989252\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"772\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Consider-Which-Fundraisers-Would-Work-Best-For-Your-School-So-Many-Options.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Consider Which Fundraisers Would Work Best For Your School So Many Options\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Consider-Which-Fundraisers-Would-Work-Best-For-Your-School-So-Many-Options.png 772w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Consider-Which-Fundraisers-Would-Work-Best-For-Your-School-So-Many-Options-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Consider-Which-Fundraisers-Would-Work-Best-For-Your-School-So-Many-Options-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1869989252 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>Aside from being veteran fundraisers ourselves, we at JustFundraising have spent countless hours researching as well as talking to PTA\/PTOs, parents, students, and teachers to help you reach your fundraising goals as efficiently as possible. Here\u2019s a list of what we know to be the best school fundraising ideas for all school levels.<\/p>\n<h3>Best product fundraisers for all school levels<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1754498830\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1339398756\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>1.\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/order-takers\/cookie-dough.html\">Cookie Dough Fundraiser<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>How it works:\u00a0<\/b>Donors choose from a variety of flavors and options (in a tub or pre-portioned, for example) from one of our free color brochures, and place their order. Once all your students\u2019 orders are in, you place a bulk order with us, and voila! Delicious dough to eat and plenty of dough for school expenses.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1339398756 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -25px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-769173647\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4 small-col-first\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1074499501\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"350\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-dough.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Cookie dough fundraising program\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-dough.png 350w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cookie-dough-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1074499501 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1096127907\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><b>Why we like it:<\/b>\u00a0There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s our most popular seller. You don\u2019t pay a cent up front, and you only pay for the cost of the cookie dough, allowing you to keep up to 55% of the profits. The biggest reason, of course, is that no one can turn down cookie dough.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who it\u2019s best for:<\/b>\u00a0Cookie dough is a hit because it works well for all school levels, from preschoolers (with help from parents, of course) to high school seniors.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1096127907 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1064568331\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-136584341\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>2.\u00a0Popcorn<\/h4>\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose from our year-round or seasonal caramel\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/order-takers\/popcorn.html\">popcorn order-takers<\/a>\u00a0and have friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers place their orders over a period of two to three weeks, then place your bulk order with us.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-136584341 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -25px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1377860382\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4 small-col-first\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1645480485\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"350\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gourmet-popcorn-fundraiser.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gourmet-popcorn-fundraiser.png 350w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gourmet-popcorn-fundraiser-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1645480485 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1324515740\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><b>Why we like it:<\/b>\u00a0This is a crowd-pleaser for sweet-tooths and those with a more savory palate. Take your fundraising even further by pairing it with a movie night once your orders have arrived!<\/p>\n<p><b>Who it\u2019s best for:<\/b>\u00a0Elementary school and up.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1324515740 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2070502735\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-812535022\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>3.\u00a0Scratch cards<\/h4>\n<p><b>How it works:\u00a0<\/b>Donors scratch off as many scratch dots as they wish, each revealing an amount ranging from $0.50 to $3.00. In return, they can receive a coupon sheet with $50 in savings, or simply an inspiring quote and the feeling that they\u2019ve done something good.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-812535022 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -25px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-236148074\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4 small-col-first\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1116680998\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"350\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scratch-card-fundraising-program.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Scratch card fundraising program\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scratch-card-fundraising-program.png 350w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scratch-card-fundraising-program-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1116680998 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1212138847\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><b>Why we like it:<\/b>\u00a0Scratch cards are customized with your group name and logo, and are small enough to fit in your pocket for donations on the go. Plus, each scratch card gives you up to $100 in profit!<\/p>\n<p><b>Who it\u2019s best for:<\/b>\u00a0Scratch cards are perfect for elementary school students who are learning math, as well as high school students whose on-the-go lifestyles demand a pocket-sized option. They\u2019re also a great option for lower income communities, as donations start small and there is no initial investment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1212138847 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1563404812\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-35294353\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>4.\u00a0Pretzel rods<\/h4>\n<p><b>How it works:<\/b>\u00a0One case of\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/candy-fundraisers\/1-treats.html\">chocolate-and candy-coated pretzel rods<\/a>\u00a0includes four convenient carriers containing 60 rods each in various flavours. Supporters purchase individual rods at $1 each, and you keep up to 47% profit.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-35294353 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -25px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2011250694\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4 small-col-first\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_56271225\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"350\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pretzel-rods.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pretzel-rods.png 350w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pretzel-rods-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_56271225 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1702676542\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><b>Why we like it:\u00a0<\/b>Sweet and salty together? Yes, please! Supporters will not be able to buy just one. It\u2019s a great low cost option and rewards supporters with immediate gratification. Plus, they can always come back for more. A great accompanier to event fundraisers, too.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who it\u2019s best for:<\/b>\u00a0School groups of all ages will love this option, although you might have to keep an eye on the littler ones!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1702676542 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1774336902\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-866242038\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>5.\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/candy-fundraisers\/candy-bars.html\">Candy bars<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b>How it works:<\/b>\u00a0Choose from an assortment of candy bars at price points ranging from $1 to 2$, order as many or as few cases as you want, and start selling!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-866242038 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -25px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-670177963\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4 small-col-first\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1056789366\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"350\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/candy-bar-fundraiser.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/candy-bar-fundraiser.png 350w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/candy-bar-fundraiser-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1056789366 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2010504881\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><b>Why we like it:\u00a0<\/b>With 90% of American households buying candy regularly, candy bars are a sure bet. Each case includes convenient and visually attractive carriers for easy transport, and shipping is free. Plus, you can potentially keep up to 65% of profits.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who it\u2019s best for:<\/b>\u00a0Candy bars are perfect for middle and high school students to sell at school, sporting events, or to combine with event fundraisers. They\u2019re also an easy and convenient way for parents of younger children to raise funds at the office.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips to optimize your product fundraiser results<\/h4>\n<p>Communicate with your donors. Send an email blast to parents, coaches, and church leaders, and let coworkers know ahead of time, so they can help promote it and so that they know to carry cash. Make sure to communicate the reason for the fundraiser. And, if you\u2019re a parent selling at the office and it\u2019s permitted, have your child swing by for a round of sales.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2010504881 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1287246418\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1067080561\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3>Easy and popular DIY elementary school fundraising ideas<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1831641873\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"773\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/color-run-fundraiser.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Have a color run fundraiser\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/color-run-fundraiser.png 773w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/color-run-fundraiser-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/color-run-fundraiser-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1831641873 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>While\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fundraisingideas.com\/school-fundraising-ideas\/\">DIY school fundraisers<\/a>\u00a0are a bit more involved than product fundraisers, they allow students to get creative and plan an event that is both rewarding and fun. Here are a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n<h4>Restaurant takeover:<\/h4>\n<p>Get in touch with a local kid-friendly restaurant and reserve a block of time for your group, their families, and other members of the community, during which the restaurant donates a certain percentage of their profits. Many popular national chains, such as <a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckecheese.com\/events\/non-profit-fundraisers\">Chuck E. Cheese<\/a>, have programs specifically for school fundraisers and even have a ready-made flyer.<\/p>\n<h4>Color run:<\/h4>\n<p>Purchase color powder online and have students dress in old white clothes. Donors can pledge an amount for every 100 meters run, and the best part? Teachers and volunteers get to pelt the kids with color powder as they go. Pair this event with a pretzel rod or lollipop fundraiser for a colorful snack at the end of the race.<\/p>\n<h4>School BBQ, ice cream social, or pancake breakfast:<\/h4>\n<p>The beauty of this type of fundraiser is that supplies are relatively inexpensive, and local grocery stores are often happy to donate food, toppings, and condiments. Make sure to give parents plenty of advance notice, especially if you plan to invite them.<\/p>\n<h4>School fair:<\/h4>\n<p>Fairs and carnivals are a popular elementary school fundraising event, but they require quite a bit of planning, so be sure to get started early. Choose a few simple games, like a ring toss, potato sack race, or a pie face game (kids will gladly pay up to pie their teachers), and canvass the community for volunteer face-painters. Fairs go hand-in-hand with product fundraisers, as well.<\/p>\n<h4>School garden:<\/h4>\n<p>Not only is a school garden a great way for students to learn about healthy eating, science, and community, once it\u2019s off the ground it can be a great source of income. Ask local merchants to donate supplies to get you started, and once you\u2019ve got a good yield you can start selling plant cuttings, flowers, veggies, and herbs.<\/p>\n<h4>Car wash:<\/h4>\n<p>This is a great option when raising money for a sports team or a field trip. Not only is it fun for kids (water fight, anyone?), it can be quite profitable, too. And those waiting in their cars present a perfect opportunity for selling candy bars or pretzel sticks!<\/p>\n<h4>School movie and popcorn night:<\/h4>\n<p>Kids will love getting cozy in their classrooms or gym after sundown to watch a movie with their families and friends. Sell tickets in advance and at the door, and preorder popcorn to portion out and sell at the \u201cconcession stand\u201d for $1 or $2 a bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Tips to optimize your school\u2019s event fundraiser results<\/p>\n<p>Your best shot at a successful school event fundraiser is to start planning early, and to keep everyone in the loop. Email reminders throughout the various steps of your planning so parents and community members can plan ahead to attend. Many donors will likely have stopped at an ATM on the way to your event, so be sure to have plenty of change. And finally, send out a heartfelt thank you from the kids after the event to show your appreciation, and to show that their contribution made a difference.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row-large row-solid\"  id=\"row-1424325333\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1420511490\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-left text-left\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<h3>Our 2 Classes sold $2500 of popcorn!<\/h3>\n<p>Our 2 classes <a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/order-takers\/popcorn\/gourmet-popcorn-2877.html\">sold $2500 of popcorn<\/a> between them. I&#8217;m really proud of them. I hyped them up by telling them that the best-selling class will get a class party. They both did so well, that I decided to throw them both a party. Thanks JustFundraising.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 75%;\">Adventist Academy, Texas<\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\"><\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<style>\n#row-1424325333 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 10px px 10px;\n  background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:0px;height:0px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1031340515\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-612426598\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3>Online donation or pledge-a-thon fundraisers for schools<\/h3>\n<p>In the digital age, much of our lives are conducted online. So why not take fundraising to the web, too? Here\u2019s a look at some of the trusted platforms that can make your online school fundraiser a breeze.<\/p>\n<h4>GoFundMe:<\/h4>\n<p>Already a household name, GoFundMe is a reliable site that donors know they can trust. It also gives students the opportunity to tell their story and explain why they\u2019re collecting donations, and is easily shared across social media, giving you a wider reach. Just be sure to set a goal and timeline that are attainable.<\/p>\n<h4><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/99pledges.com\/\">99pledges:<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Pledge-based fundraisers are slightly more involved, but can also be more rewarding, both financially and in terms of personal achievement for your students. 99pledges is the easy way to set up a pledge-a-thon, and features a host of fundraising ideas for your school group or team, such as a hit-a-thon, for example, where students take turns at bat and donors pledge a certain amount for each hit.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips to optimize your online donation fundraiser results<\/h4>\n<p>While social media is a godsend for spreading awareness about your school\u2019s online fundraiser, don\u2019t forget to use traditional methods of communication as well for those who might not be as tech savvy or who check their social media irregularly. Communicate often (and not just at the beginning). And don\u2019t forget to include plenty of photos or even a video on your donation page \u2013 it will help pledgers feel a sense of connection to your students and their goal.<\/p>\n<h3>Get sponsors for your school fundraiser<\/h3>\n<p>Sponsorship is a great way to mitigate some of the costs of holding a fundraiser, as well as to increase community involvement and exposure. There is no one-size-fits-all for sponsorship, either \u2013 there are plenty of ways to get local businesses to help out. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h4>Send a sponsorship letter<\/h4>\n<p>to local businesses. A personalized letter that tells your story and outlines what you might need is a tried-and-true method of getting sponsored, especially if you can offer advertisement in exchange.<\/p>\n<h4>Ask your parents<\/h4>\n<p>if their employers have a sponsorship program or initiative. Some businesses will match donations dollar-for-dollar \u2013 an easy way to double your funds!<\/p>\n<h4>Ask for discounts on any supplies and equipment<\/h4>\n<p>you might need to carry out your fundraiser. A helium tank for balloons, a barbecue, or a cotton candy machine, for instance, would be welcome additions to a school fair, and could help generate profit.<\/p>\n<h4>Put a call out for free or discounted items<\/h4>\n<p>to be used as raffle or incentive prizes. Gift baskets are popular, and an easy way for local merchants to donate while advertising their business.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips to maximize your sponsorship results<\/h4>\n<p>The main thing is to keep it local. Target stores and restaurants that might draw interest from your donors. Try to offer them something in return, as well, such as their logo printed on a t-shirt, or social media shout-outs. Be sure to start early to give potential sponsors time to respond, and so you can include them when advertising your fundraiser. And don\u2019t forget to thank them afterwards \u2013 a heartfelt thank you goes a long way in ensuring continued sponsorship.<\/p>\n<h3>Easy high school fundraiser ideas<\/h3>\n<p>High school is teeming with activity, from sports, to FFA and FBLA competitions, to, of course, the end game, prom and graduation. Here\u2019s a quick look at three easy and\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/hschool\/\">popular ways high school students can raise funds<\/a>\u00a0while maintaining their busy academic lives.<\/p>\n<h4><a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/scratch-cards.html\">Scratch cards<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<p>Want an easy on-the-go fundraising option that fits in your purse or back pocket? Each scratch dot reveals an amount ranging from $0.50 to $3.00, and donors can scratch as many dots as they wish. Perfect for sports teams or other groups of 10-30, this fundraiser is both engaging and highly profitable.<\/p>\n<h4>Pizza fundraiser:<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to find a person who doesn\u2019t like pizza, which makes our gourmet French bread Zap-a-Snack pizzas a fun and easy item to sell. Perfect for taking home or to sell at your movie night or pep rally. All you need is a microwave! At $20 per 6-piece box, and with 40% of profits going directly to you, that\u2019s a lot of dough!<\/p>\n<h4>Jack Links beef sticks:<\/h4>\n<p>With so much academic and extracurricular activity happening, it\u2019s no wonder high school students are always snacking on the go. Hungry students will love this protein-filled alternative to sugary candy bars. Perfect for selling at the concession stand at lunch, or at your basketball or football teams\u2019 home games. While we can\u2019t predict the outcome of the game, we do know that your fundraiser will be a winner.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve covered the Why and the What. It\u2019s time to get into the nitty-gritty: the How.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-175837477\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2105840016\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><a name=\"organize\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to Organize and Execute Your School Fundraising From A to Z<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1708554506\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img width=\"1020\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-1024x573.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-1536x859.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Step-1-Organize-Your-Fundraiser-Basics-Why-Who-And-What-2048x1146.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1708554506 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve chosen to raise funds by selling a product, holding an event, crowdsourcing online, or through sponsorship \u2013 or any combination of these \u2013 you\u2019ll want to make sure your fundraiser is executed properly. In order to do so, communication and organization are paramount. We\u2019ve developed a set of guidelines (many of which summarize sections written above) that your PTA\/PTO, school fundraising chair, or fundraising leader can follow to ensure your school fundraiser stays on track \u2013 and, of course, to optimize your profits.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Know Your Why, Who, and What<\/h3>\n<h4>Why are we fundraising?<\/h4>\n<p>This should be your first step, as it will help you determine what your financial goal is, and it will help you stay on track throughout your planning. The more specific you are, the simpler it will be to communicate with your stakeholders. Plus, you\u2019ll generate a better response if you have a specific goal, like new paints for the art room or a field trip to Six Flags, for example, rather than a vague \u2018supplies\u2019 or \u2018student outings\u2019.<\/p>\n<h4>Who will be participating?<\/h4>\n<p>Who is in charge of planning? What are each of their roles? Will students be doing the fundraising themselves, or will parents be involved? Is the fundraiser for a single class, an entire grade, or is it schoolwide? Nailing down all this info will be useful when it comes to choosing a fundraiser, and will keep everyone accountable throughout the process.<\/p>\n<h4>What type of fundraiser do we want?<\/h4>\n<p>The more specific you are with the Why and the Who, the easier it will be to determine what kind of fundraiser is right for your group. Does your group consist of younger kids? This means parents might have to do the bulk of the fundraising (with help from their little ones, making a product fundraiser or an online fundraiser the most appropriate options. Conversely, older students are more able to take the helm and plan an event fundraiser or seek out sponsors, or even combine two or more types.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Outline all school fundraiser details<\/h3>\n<h4>Establish your fundraising goal(s)<\/h4>\n<p>Break out the calculator! Depending on what you\u2019re raising money for, whether it\u2019s attending a sports championship or new costumes for the school play, for instance, you can break down the cost per item to come up with an attainable goal, rather than an arbitrary number. For example, if you need 30 new jerseys at $30 each, you need to raise $900. It helps to be able to break it down to your supporters, as well.<\/p>\n<h4>Establish important dates and have them approved<\/h4>\n<p>Breaking down your timeline is crucial for staying focused and on track. Don\u2019t forget to give yourselves enough time to accomplish your tasks, and make sure you have approval from the school to keep them in the loop and to avoid schedule conflicts.<\/p>\n<h4>Delegate responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p>No one can plan a fundraiser on their own. It\u2019s important to ask for help, and to be clear and specific in the delegation of tasks. Try something like \u201cI\u2019d like you to visit 20 local businesses with the sponsorship pitch we\u2019ve written by November 10th, please\u201d, rather than \u201cCan you try to get sponsors?\u201d A Google sheet that everyone can edit is a great way not only for people to stay on top of their duties and check them off, but for you to see your progress in action.<\/p>\n<h4>Decide on any student or seller incentives<\/h4>\n<p>Participants need an extra boost? Decide whether you want to base your incentives on amount or enthusiasm. If you\u2019re worried that some of your students might be disadvantaged when it comes to amassing donations, you can have students vote on who tried the hardest, or who had the most positive attitude. You can add to your prizes at any stage as you gain sponsors, as well \u2013 it\u2019s the perfect reason to send out reminders and a great way to keep everyone engaged.<\/p>\n<h4>Prepare student, parent, and teacher communications<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ll thank yourself for having done this in advance. Write out email templates for each important stage in your school fundraiser planning, and link them to your calendar so you know when to send them out. Make sure to include all important dates and be specific with your expectations and requests. Download our sample parent letter<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/guide\/how-to-start-fundraiser.html\/\">\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Motivate your sellers and supporters<\/h3>\n<h4>Have an epic kickoff<\/h4>\n<p>An important part of planning a school fundraiser is to get students excited and motivated. Holding an assembly or pep rally at the start of your fundraiser is a great way to stoke school spirit and set the tone for the fundraiser. Be loud and silly, and have the principal and teachers lead the charge with costumes and dancing. Choose a theme song or put together a playlist to blast throughout the kickoff (Spotify has some great motivational playlists \u2013 we like \u201cThe Ultimate Nonprofit playlist\u201d for its eclectic crowd pleasers). And this is the perfect time to announce any last minute incentive prizes (the opportunity to<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food-news\/news\/a54110\/nickelodeons-slime-recipe\/\">\u00a0\u201cslime\u201d the principal<\/a>\u00a0at the closing ceremonies is always a hit).<\/p>\n<h4>Send out reminders<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait until kickoff to start sending reminders! Parents should be kept informed throughout the planning process, but be sure to send a heads up the week before kickoff so they know to expect their kids to be sent home with order forms, products, and other materials. Facebook is also a fantastic tool for keeping your fundraiser on the radar. Post pics from the kickoff party (with parents\u2019 permission), as well as updates on your fundraising efforts, and any prizes donors can win.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Wrap-up and thank-yous<\/h3>\n<p>Your students worked hard and deserve recognition for their efforts. Host a closing ceremony during school hours to celebrate their success and reveal the final amount raised. Be sure to make good on any incentives that might have been promised (read: don\u2019t forget to bring the slime!), or perhaps duct taping your principal to the gymnasium wall.<\/p>\n<p>Next, send out thank-yous to all the parents, teachers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who generously gave their time and money to your cause. Teachers or coaches can help their students record a video or take a fun pic with signs that spell out Thank You and post them to the school\u2019s Facebook page. Remember to include the final fundraising tally as well as a message of gratitude and a reminder of where their donations will be going.<\/p>\n<p>Along with all their newfound fundraising skills, a lesson in gratitude is one that students will take with them all the way to graduation and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Visit us to learn more on\u00a0<a class=\"bloginsidelink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/guide\/how-to-start-fundraiser.html\/\">how to plan the perfect school fundraiser<\/a>, and for a downloadable fundraiser planning checklist and other helpful tools.<\/p>\n<p>We hope JustFundraising\u2019s\u00a0<b>Ultimate Guide To School Fundraising<\/b>\u00a0provides you with the guidance and answers you need to accomplish your best school fundraiser ever.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"message-box relative dark\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-1240405808\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-94940709\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h4>About The Author<\/h4>\n<p>Jolian Grant,\u00a0<b>President and Owner<\/b>\u00a0of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justfundraising.com\/\">JustFundraising.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jolian Grant and his team have assisted schools, youth sports, churches and charities with their product fundraising needs since 1998. We pride ourselves in providing quality fundraising products that organizations can be proud to sell. In 2020, we project helping over 4,000 schools and clubs reach their fundraising objectives. JustFundraising is always here to help and just a click or phone call away (1-888-440-4114).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your next school fundraiser? 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