Blog – Page 34 – Fundraiser Alley

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School Fundraiser Checklist

Are You Planning a School Fundraiser? Don’t Forget These Essentials Many schools have at least one or two “big” fundraisers every year to help support their school, if not other special fundraisers for activities or special projects. There are so many different fundraisers you can choose from — from doing a school fair to selling a product to holding a dinner dance. But with every fundraiser it comes down to the basics: getting everyone organized and ready for success. Here […]

5 Tips About Asking Co-Workers to Support Your Child's School Fundraiser

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How to Ask Co-Workers to Support Your Child’s School Fundraiser

5 Tips on How to Ask Co-Workers to Support Your Child’s School Fundraiser It’s a feeling I’m sure many of you have had. That sinking sensation in your stomach when you know you’ve got to hit up your co-workers for cash to support your child’s school fundraising project. We’ve all been there. You hate to impose on the people you work with, but the school needs it, and there’s a great prize your kid wants. You can help by selling […]

12 Stategies to Overcome Fundraising Fatigue

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12 Strategies for Overcoming Fundraising Fatigue

Fundraising Fatigue “Fundraising Fatigue” is a term that has cropped up in recent years to reference the feeling that individuals have been asked to make charitable donations to too many organizations too frequently. This has become particularly relevant after the Tsunami relief effort in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. So many people contributed to these two emergency needs, that it supposedly took away available dollars from local causes. It is possible that you may have encountered this malady before […]

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3 Easy Steps for Creating a Fundraising Flyer

The Effective Fundraising Flyer To promote your fundraiser and bring in lots of support, an effective fundraising flyer can be a big help. Here are 3 simple steps to creating a great flyer for your next fundraising campaign: Step 1 – Organize the Details Sit down with pen and paper and write down the answers to the following questions about your fundraiser: What type of campaign are you having? When will the fundraiser happen? Where will it be? Why are […]

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6 Suggestions To Keep Uncle Sam Happy With Your Homeschool

Fundraising for Homeschoolers When you finally made the decision to teach your children at home, there were understandably dozens of concerns that raced through your mind. Making sure that Uncle Sam got his cut of any money you raised to pay for books, materials, trips, or other educational supplies probably wasn’t high on the list of stuff that kept you up at night. However, the reality is that if you ever decide to solicit outside funding for any aspect of […]

FA Holiday Fundraising, Schools, Valentine's Day, Winter

Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for School Clubs

Ideas for School Club Valentine’s Day Fundraising Valentine’s Day is a great time to get in a quick fundraiser for your school club. A few popular ideas for a Valentine’s Day fundraiser are: bake sale or selling single roses and carnations. Valentine themed items, such as lollipops, scented pencils, and chocolate candy are great choices for easy sales. Students will be happy to have a chance to take advantage of your service/product and your school club will get the advantage […]

FA Fundraising Ideas, Sports Teams

Football Team Fundraising Ideas

Easy Fundraising Ideas for Football Teams We have lots of easy fundraising ideas for your football team. Generally, a football team, or any sports team, uses products that can be sold during their games and events, or at pep rallies. For example, food items that can be sold at the concession stand. Also, custom items such as tumblers that can show off team spirit. Sell products at school and at your concession stand during games or events. Check out the […]

FA Churches, Fundraising Ideas

Church, Sunday School, Youth Group Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising Ideas for Church, Sunday School, and Youth Groups Churches usually choose to raise funds by having suppers and other community type projects. However, within the church are Sunday School classes, youth groups, prayer groups, and women’s clubs. These individual groups usually raise funds on their own for specific projects. For example, a youth group will have a bake sale or car wash. The women’s Sunday School Class or Bible Study Group might sell Katydids candy (a long time favorite!) […]

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Easy Fundraising Ideas for Soccer Teams

Need Ideas for a Soccer Team Fundraiser? If you’re looking for ideas for an easy fundraiser for your soccer team, you’re in the right place. We have a few suggestions to get you started. Soccer teams most often use point-of-sale type products, rather than order-takers for their fundraisers. Since Soccer for any age is generally played in the Spring or Fall, one of the favorite choices is the Dollar Candy Bar kits. Since the weather is cool, there is no […]