The perfect fundraiser for schools in their "grateful for friendship" era? Thanksgiving gratitude grams!

by Kerri Beauchesne

10/15/2026

During a school-wide Gratitude Grams fundraiser, encourage students to share notes of gratitude with other students. Your PTO can decide how much to charge for each gram, but we typically see PTOs charge $1 or $2 per gram, with no limit to how many a student can send. Families send their completed grams and money in an envelope to the school by a specified date. Then, your PTO can pass out grams the morning before Thanksgiving break, paired with a small fall-themed pencil or these tiny Thanksgiving ducks (Amazon). Our FREE Thanksgiving Gratitude Grams Canva template also includes instructions that you can edit as you see fit for your own school! 

Make it inclusive! Gratitude Grams are all about spreading kindness, so make sure every student has someone they can send one to. Set up a “Gratitude Gram Buddy” option, where students can write anonymous notes of encouragement for classmates who might appreciate a little extra kindness. That way, everyone can participate and feel included.

Thanksgiving Gratitude Grams (Canva Template)

 

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