School fundraisers are used for a wide range of activities, from buying new football pads for the high school team to sending the band on an out-of-town excursion for a competition. Many well known fundraising activities are as traditional as dances and locking freshmen in their lockers.
Does tradition mean that we have to stick with the same school fundraisers no matter what? Can't we look for something a little more lucrative? After all, most schools have to work within a very tight budget, and many school fundraisers still require a sizable investment to get things started.
Some of the classic school fundraisers that seem to show up every year include programs that send the kids out to sell chocolate, magazine subscriptions or coupon books to friends and family or, in some cases, door to door. Many of these fundraisers require the school to make some kind of investment upfront, and there's no guarantee on the return.
Sometimes a small group within the school will use an activity like a carwash fundraiser to put together the funds for special occasions or equipment. This happens whenever a school can't quite afford the necessary items. But, just like the other example, it requires some investment without a promise of a return.
If you can get the student body excited about your financial goals, these fundraisers can work pretty well. For example, when a team needs to buy some gear for the next big game, they'll probably work extra hard at the carwash. But what you really need to ask yourself is: should you work harder or should you just work smarter?
Working smarter means that you will never restrict yourself to the basic activities when there is so much more you can do. Go ahead with the carwash, but include a concession stand with it. You can make more money by offering treats and drinks to your customers while they wait for the kids to finish the car.
Raffles and auctions, also classic fundraisers, don't have to be done with regular tickets. Try selling lollipops with the raffle numbers printed on the sticks. Someone may not be interested in the raffle, but they just might be willing to donate some money in exchange for a little treat.
There are many ways to improve school fundraisers. Always try to think of ways to make it easy for someone to give you money, and always deliver the goods as promised. Take the necessary time to prepare you activities and follow through with them and you'll always find success. - 22871
Does tradition mean that we have to stick with the same school fundraisers no matter what? Can't we look for something a little more lucrative? After all, most schools have to work within a very tight budget, and many school fundraisers still require a sizable investment to get things started.
Some of the classic school fundraisers that seem to show up every year include programs that send the kids out to sell chocolate, magazine subscriptions or coupon books to friends and family or, in some cases, door to door. Many of these fundraisers require the school to make some kind of investment upfront, and there's no guarantee on the return.
Sometimes a small group within the school will use an activity like a carwash fundraiser to put together the funds for special occasions or equipment. This happens whenever a school can't quite afford the necessary items. But, just like the other example, it requires some investment without a promise of a return.
If you can get the student body excited about your financial goals, these fundraisers can work pretty well. For example, when a team needs to buy some gear for the next big game, they'll probably work extra hard at the carwash. But what you really need to ask yourself is: should you work harder or should you just work smarter?
Working smarter means that you will never restrict yourself to the basic activities when there is so much more you can do. Go ahead with the carwash, but include a concession stand with it. You can make more money by offering treats and drinks to your customers while they wait for the kids to finish the car.
Raffles and auctions, also classic fundraisers, don't have to be done with regular tickets. Try selling lollipops with the raffle numbers printed on the sticks. Someone may not be interested in the raffle, but they just might be willing to donate some money in exchange for a little treat.
There are many ways to improve school fundraisers. Always try to think of ways to make it easy for someone to give you money, and always deliver the goods as promised. Take the necessary time to prepare you activities and follow through with them and you'll always find success. - 22871
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Marc Cornish is a professional writer and speaker about fundraising companies and fundraising programs.
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