School Fundraising Toolkit

Fundraising

Green Fundraising Ideas for PTOs

Eco-friendly fundraisers let parent groups help their schools and the planet at the same time.

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School Fundraiser Planning Checklist

The keys to holding a successful school fundraiser are communication and participation. Maximize both by following this plan!

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Which School Fundraiser Is Right for Your PTO?

Consider a few key questions, then check out our chart to determine what kind of fundraiser will best meet your current needs.

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8 Dos and Don'ts for Talking Up Your School Fundraiser

What to say (and not say) to help your group reach its fundraising goals.

Fundraising Incentives

Fun Principal Incentives To Motivate Students

From kissing pigs to getting tattoos (yes, really), here's how today's principals are helping schools smash their fundraising goals.

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Fundraising Success Secrets From Top Brands

Charge up your fundraiser with these tactics top retail brands use.

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33 Ways To Boost Your School Fundraiser With Social Media

Practical tips for creating effective posts about PTO and PTA fundraisers for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

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29 Apps To Make Fundraising Easier 

Communicate better and work more efficiently by making these mobile apps part of your fundraising plans.

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Picking Your Fundraising Partner

By following some key steps before committing to a fundraising company, you'll ensure that your group ends up with the right match.

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Keys to Fundraising Success

Taking a businesslike approach to fundraising can lead to higher profits, less burnout, and better parent involvement.

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Good Fundraising Is More Than Just Profit

Don’t choose a fundraiser for your group based on profit percentage alone.

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Put Parent Involvement Before Fundraising

Too much fundraising talk can take the focus off your primary goals.

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30 Tips for a Winning Sales Fundraiser

Make any sales fundraiser a success by following these pointers.

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What Kids Learn From Fundraising

Product fundraisers often help pay for enrichment opportunities at school, but students who are involved in sales can also benefit from more direct lessons.

Communication

6 Ways To Improve Communication

How you reach out to parents can help build involvement. Try these tips to improve your efforts.

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The Fundraising Myth

“Fundraising fatigue” isn’t a national trend that you can’t fight. It’s a problem that can be addressed by rethinking the way you conduct fundraisers.

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