Expert Tips and Tricks for Successful School Fundraisers

Plan your most successful school fundraiser yet with this free webinar series from the experts at Get Movin' Fundraising.

by PTO Today Editors

10/08/2025

Get Movin’ Fundraising
Brought to you by our friends at Get Movin’ Fundraising! Plan, promote, and track your next Fun Run, Read-Athon, and more, right from your phone. With Get Movin’ you get custom donation tools, a former parent group leader to guide you, and the most profit for your school! Learn more.

 

Get Movin' webinars are designed to help school communities, like parent groups, teachers, and principals, get better at running fun and successful fundraisers. They're all about sharing tips and tricks on using the latest online tools to make fundraising easier and more enjoyable.

Shake Up Your Fun Run

Get ready to infuse your school's traditional Fun Run with a burst of color, a pop of bubbles, or a glow of neon lights! In this webinar we'll guide you through the creative and logistical steps to plan an unforgettable color run, bubble run, or glow event that students, parents, and staff will love.

School Read-Athons: Secrets to Success!

This insightful session covers a range of topics essential for a successful Read-Athon, from engaging themes and compelling incentives to innovative tactics for boosting student involvement. Packed with expert advice and practical strategies, the webinar provides attendees with an abundance of ideas and tools to enhance their school's Read-Athon. It's an invaluable resource for anyone seeking fresh insights to improve their next event or essential tips for organizing their first Read-Athon. The recording of this session is highly recommended for its rich content and actionable takeaways.

Webinar: Secrets to a Successful School Read-Athon from Get Movin' on Vimeo.

Beginner's Guide to Winning School Grants

For Parent Group Leaders, understanding school grants is crucial, including knowing when to choose a grant over a fundraiser, finding suitable grants for your school, writing a winning grant application, and learning best practices for beginners in grant application. This engaging webinar, specifically tailored for PTOs/PTA Leaders, covers all these aspects and more, offering invaluable insights and guidance for those navigating the world of school grants.

 

Beginner’s Guide for Finding + Winning School Grants! from Get Movin' on Vimeo.

Wacky Ways to Involve Teachers and Staff in Your School Fundraiser

Looking to add energy, excitement, and a whole lot of fun to your next fundraiser? Don’t overlook your secret weapon—your school staff! In this session, we’re sharing creative, tried-and-true ideas to get everyone involved—from classroom teachers and gym coaches to principals, office staff, and even your school mascot. You’ll learn fun and funny incentive ideas (think duct-taping the principal to a wall!), creative ways for gym teachers to lead the charge, how front office staff can boost participation, classroom competitions that actually work, and staff challenges and dares that get the whole school talking.

How to Engage Your School on Social Media

Maintaining and growing your school's social media platforms is an excellent way to create and improve connectivity within your school community. This webinar will teach you valuable tips and tricks to get parents, teachers, community members, and other relevant users to follow and engage with your school on Facebook and Instagram.

Engage Your School on Social Media from Get Movin' on Vimeo.

 

 

 

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