How to Raise Money for a Club
If you run a club, you know how quickly the expenses add up. As your club grows and projects ramp up, fundraising stops being an activity and starts being a necessity. When most people think of fundraising, they think of the classics: door-to-door sales, repetitive outreach, voluntary donations. In the modern day, though, there are... READ MORE
How to Run a Successful Band Booster Club
School band costs can be surprisingly steep. Expenses like uniforms, instruments, and travel to competitions are pricey on their own, and add up quickly when bundled altogether. So, what does a school band booster club do when their school budget isn’t large enough to accommodate their expenses? In many cases, they rely on band booster... READ MORE
15 Open House Ideas for Schools
Open houses are great opportunities for schools to give families an inside look at what their students are doing. The most engaging open houses emphasize community engagement by encouraging family involvement, strengthening school pride, and forging community connections. But how do you make your open house engaging? By pairing it with other engaging activities! To... READ MORE
12 PTO Back-to-School Ideas to Drive Membership & Engagement
The beginning of the school year presents the perfect opportunity for PTOs to connect with families and the broader community. Back-to-school season can also set the tone for your PTO’s success throughout the year. Your PTO’s ability to build sustainable membership, recruit volunteers, and raise funds can make or break your school year efforts. Looking... READ MORE
How to Use a Shoe Drive to Boost Your Digital Fundraising
Turn an Online Campaign Into a Community Effort All of us have been involved in a fundraiser at one point or another. Whether it was during your school years as a young elementary student trying to sell scented pencils to friends, as an athlete raising money for your sports team, as a parent helping your... READ MORE
10 Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser Ideas to Engage Communities
In thousands of small towns and cities, volunteer fire departments serve as more than just emergency responders. They’re the hub of parades for events, like the Fourth of July or a pancake breakfast. However, their most important role is showing up when you need them, but their gear takes money. So, these heroes typically have... READ MORE
Field Trip Fundraising 101: Ideas & Tips
If you ever went on a field trip as a child, you know just how fun they can be! For one, field trips are a great option for youth-centered organizations to make learning both enjoyable and memorable. But, if you run a youth-centered organization, you know just how expensive field trips can be. Transportation, admission... READ MORE
How to Host a Successful Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (+ Boost Profits with a Shoe Drive)
Spaghetti is a simple and delicious crowd favorite, which makes for a great fundraising opportunity! Spaghetti dinner fundraisers are a popular classic for a reason: they’re affordable, straightforward, and great for bringing your community together. Looking to organize a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, but unsure where to start? In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of... READ MORE
How Much Do Marching Band Uniforms Cost?
Marching band uniforms can be one of the most costly necessities for high school band programs. Though these uniforms are designed to last many years, they’ll eventually need to be replaced due to regular wear and tear, sizing changes, or a band rebrand. If you’re budgeting for your high school band program, finding out how... READ MORE
How to Organize a Fun Run: What it Is & How it Works
Hosting a race is a great way to get your community together, especially if you’re trying to raise funds. Sometimes, though, regular races can be intimidating. Fun runs solve that problem! Hosting a fun run can give your nonprofit the opportunity to combine the community-building of formal races with childlike fun. Are you interested in... READ MORE
Top 25 Silent Auction Ideas: Baskets, Themes & Tips for Success
It doesn’t matter if you’re part of a nonprofit fundraising team, community organization, faith-based group, or school PTA, the right silent auction ideas can amp up any event into a great one. This guide will take you through what you need to know to ensure that any event is a winning proposition for your organization.... READ MORE