Your PTO raised the funds...now what? We asked PTO leaders across the country what purchases and projects they’ve funded or are saving up for. Answers ranged from playground makeovers and book vending machines to murals, indoor recess carts, sound systems, wiggle chairs, and even stadium lights.
"Tattoo the teacher" is a fun, viral school fundraiser where students pay a few dollars to cover willing teachers in temporary tattoos (now that's school spirit!). We round up tips and supplies, along with a free tattoo the teacher fundraiser flyer, order form and social media graphic.
Get ready to plan a year's worth of school fundraisers with the ultimate list of 75+ school fundraising ideas for PTO and PTA groups, along with quick links to resources to help you get started.
Create a custom “Holiday Shop Volunteers Wanted” collectible graphic featuring your PTO crew—then share it on social to catch parents’ attention to show them that volunteering is easy and fun! Get the AI volunteer recruitment prompt, planning tips, shop decor + setup ideas, Canva templates, and more in our free guide.
Your school spiritwear collection...but make it a whole vibe. ✨ Get families excited to shop for school spiritwear with a fun fashion show you can add to any school event.
An online donation platform can help your PTO raise more money for your school and makes requesting and tracking donations easy. We take a look at popular providers—99Pledges, Raise Craze: Fundraising Through Kindness, and School-A-Thon/Color-A-Thon.
If you saw the viral iced coffee in the school drop-off line fundraiser on social and wondered, "is this amazing idea actually possible?!", we're here to let you know it is. We have all the tips on how to do a carline coffee fundraiser—along with free templates.
A "year in review" graphic is a great visual that shows parents how much your group raised over the course of the year and how funds were (or will be) used.
Need to ask local businesses for support? These free, customizable Canva templates make it easy for your PTO to request event sponsorships, raffle prizes, gift cards, food donations, and more.
