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Activities for Fundraisers

Many elementary schools enjoy using talent shows as a way to raise money for special school projects.  Using one creates excitement within the school, encourages creativity and holding one is a surefire way to get a paying audience.  This year, why not expand that idea into a Family Talent Show Fundraiser that involves more people [...]

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This isn’t your ordinary auction, no this auction isn’t about dishes, land, machinery or even livestock; this auction is about the blanket. These blankets aren’t your everyday run of the mill blankets either. These blankets have been crafted and made by students. Welcome to your “Lap Blanket Auction Fundraiser”!

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Stop looking at that overgrown yard and ask if you can mow it for them. Hey better yet, why not get some students together and host a “Lawn Mowing Service Fundraiser” during school break?

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It wasn’t a laser that blinded the pilot of that 747, it was all those clean windows from hosting a Window Washing Fundraiser. With April and May bringing in that rain, there are businesses and homes all over town needing their windows cleaned. This is a great opportunity to host a fundraiser.

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Hey, it’s Summer! Kids are out about to be free from school and parents are looking for something to entertain their child/children with. Why not take advantage of this time and host a “Summer Camp Out Fundraiser”. This fundraiser can cover a fun filled weekend.

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The sun is shining, spring has arrived, and many parents at your elementary school are considering what flowers to plant in their yards or what vegetables to grow in their gardens this summer.  What a perfect time for a Gardening Supplies Fundraiser!

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Take a step back in time and plan a ladies’ Victorian Tea Fundraiser at your elementary school. Moms, daughters, grandmothers and other female members can dress up and enjoy some serious “girl bonding” over tea and crumpets.  Elementary aged girls will feel so grown up!

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Yes, it’s hard to believe, but yard sales are the easiest way to raise money.  Little to no preparation is ever needed for them.  This is especially true when they are of the mega-mondo variety.  In other words, the yard sale is so large, that it is larger than the typical couple of houses combined [...]

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Many times people will hear the It’s Raining Golf Balls! Or Golf Ball Drops of Rain event called something like Golf Balls from Heaven or Golf Ball Rainfall.  In terms of being able to raise a buck or two for a benefit charity, running a Golf Ball Drops of Rain event is a perfect, fun [...]

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Spring has sprung and with it comes inclement weather. Take advantage of a great opportunity, host a “Rainy Day Umbrella/Poncho Sale”. Not everyone likes getting rained on, so muster up your best salesman pitch and sell those umbrellas and rain ponchos. Have this event in the bag in case of rainy days, with people prepared [...]

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