http://www.ptotoday.com/ptoblog/fundraising/2008/09/16/nc-pto-looking-to-raise-funds-in-new-ways/ Ideas, news, opinions and tips about what's happening in the parent group world Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:45:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.ptotoday.com/ptoblog/fundraising/2008/09/16/nc-pto-looking-to-raise-funds-in-new-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-3195 Kimberly Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:16:03 +0000 http://www.ptotoday.com/ptoblog/?p=847#comment-3195 I agree, it it very hard to find something to boost the budget/funds without having to sell wrapping paper/cookie dough. I can say that our district of schools have found an alternative that may work or may not. Seems to depend on geographical area for our schools, but we are opting for a "Stress-Free Fundraiser" which basically is asking each family for a donation (we are asking for $25.00 per family) and if each family donates our budget for the school year will be met and we will not have to sell the traditional fundraiser. It's worth a try. So far we are a quarter funded with three months into the school year (we are a year round school). I agree, it it very hard to find something to boost the budget/funds without having to sell wrapping paper/cookie dough. I can say that our district of schools have found an alternative that may work or may not. Seems to depend on geographical area for our schools, but we are opting for a “Stress-Free Fundraiser” which basically is asking each family for a donation (we are asking for $25.00 per family) and if each family donates our budget for the school year will be met and we will not have to sell the traditional fundraiser. It’s worth a try. So far we are a quarter funded with three months into the school year (we are a year round school).

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