School parent groups like Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) need to fundraise to bring in money to do all the wonderful things for their school communities they do. The best plan for school fundraising is to organize a fundraiser so successful that your PTO only needs to hold one or two...Continue reading
Don’t settle for the same old school fundraiser to bring in money for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA). If done right, school fundraising can be fun and creative while drawing participation from the students and families themselves, plus teachers, school staff and the surrounding community too. It all comes down...Continue reading
Ever hear about a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that smashes their fundraising goals, bringing in big money (tens of thousands of dollars) for their school community, and wonder how they manage to do it? Do they have a secret grove of money trees to generate the money? If only it were that simple! The truth...Continue reading
The months leading up to the holidays are the perfect time to hold a fundraiser for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), especially when you choose the right fundraiser! Because money can be tight during the holidays, with families buying gifts and handling other end-of-year obligations, it’s a great idea to center school fundraising ideas in...Continue reading
Another example of how schools and parent groups like PTO and PTAs can work effectively together is by coordinating fundraising throughout the entire school year. Quite often, the two organizations have different financial needs, but I will tell you that competing against each other is a surefire way to make sure everybody loses and that...Continue reading
Whether you’re a new PTO Fundraising Chair or an experienced leader looking for some new ideas, we have just what you’re looking for to sharpen up those school fundraising skills to rake in the big bucks to meet your fundraising goals. Explore our collection of tips, tricks and tried and true strategies and resources! General...Continue reading
Are you ready to try a fundraiser for your PTO that’s a little different than your usual school fundraiser? A fundraiser that has the potential to make some serious cash for your school group? Heck yes, you are! In this post, I’m going to do a deep dive into all of the details you need...Continue reading
Raffle fundraisers can be an exciting way for non-profit Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) to raise funds, engage with their community, and increase awareness about their cause. A successful raffle can generate significant revenue and can be a fun experience for everyone involved, so if you’ve never tried holding this type of fundraiser, this post will...Continue reading
Planning a fundraiser for your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to coming up with fresh and engaging ideas. One timeless approach that never fails to attract attention is the raffle basket fundraiser. A well-thought-out raffle basket not only excites participants but also significantly boosts your money raising...Continue reading
Middle school kids are so great! And so is PTO fundraising! Said no one ever! But in all seriousness, this age set is pretty fantastic in that they are transitioning from kids to young adults and there are plenty of options for fabulous fundraisers for middle school groups. And for as many challenges as this...Continue reading
Need to fundraiser for your High School PTO, PTA or Booster Club Organization? This post has the top tried and true ideas to help your group raise money so you can do wonderful things for your school community! All of these ideas work for schools both small and large, as well as private and public....Continue reading
Auction fundraisers are quite the undertaking, so if you’re going to spend the time and make the effort to put on an auction, you’ll want to ensure it’s a winner. So let’s dive in and lay out exactly what you need to know for success! Start Early Not many PTO fundraisers are successful when put...Continue reading
Instead of recreating the entire fundraising process and starting from scratch to banish the staleness, tweak your PTO’s game plan just a touch to net higher profits without much effort. The trick is to make smart, strategic changes! This post has some clever, yet small and virtually effortless fundraising tweaks that will yield results you’ll...Continue reading
Most PTO fundraisers are playing it safe and small by running fundraisers that only reach a bit beyond the walls of their school. This is too bad since there’s a ton of opportunity if only they would think bigger and better. The smartest PTOs seek partnership opportunities with businesses in their area. This post is...Continue reading
The second half of the school year is a trickier time for fundraising compared to the first half. There’s still 50% of the year left, but at the same time, everyone is looking forward to the end of the school year and is ready to be done already. Especially after Spring Break, parents have probably...Continue reading
Some fundraisers go over with families like a lead balloon and some take off like a rocket! So how exactly do you get more support for your PTO’s fundraisers? Turns out there are definitely some things you can do to tweak things in your favor! This post covers some simple strategies some tricks of the...Continue reading
Every PTO has at one time found itself in a position where money was needed, like stat! Maybe the Fall Fundraiser fell flat, or maybe an opportunity popped up that everyone is excited about, but the funding for doesn’t currently exist. For almost every PTO fundraiser, careful planning and preparation is the secret to success....Continue reading
Have you tried a simple donation based fundraiser, instead of a product based approach to PTO fundraising? If not, it’s a fundraising concept definitely worth giving a shot. For starters, it’s massively appealing for both potential donors as well as PTO leaders. And that’s because families enjoy breaks from having to buy yet something else...Continue reading
Tired of the traditional catalog fundraiser and looking to shake your fundraising plan up and bring in the big bucks for your PTO? Check out this round up of a whole host of PTO and school fundraisers that don’t require an old-school catalog. They’re a bit unusual, so they’re sure to catch attention and have...Continue reading
Just how many fundraisers is it ok to have each year for your PTO? Is there a drawback to having monthly fundraisers? Is trying to raise as much money as humanly possible during the school year an okay goal to shoot for? If you’re unsure of the answers to these questions, you could be making...Continue reading
When it comes to school fundraisers, the first thing that pops into people’s minds are the glossy fundraising catalogs, filled with over priced, imported stuff that one really wants to buy. There are so many other options to raise funds for your PTO. If your PTO is looking for a different way to...Continue reading
Have you ever thought of reaching beyond the school grounds for your PTO’s fundraising? Beyond the school families and school community? Too many PTOs limit their fundraising to just school families and the school community and in turn, miss out on a huge opportunity! And no shade here from doing that because it’s super easy...Continue reading
This is a sponsored post. I’ve been compensated by FutureFund to write about my experience with and opinion about the fundraiser. All opinions are 100% mine and haven’t been influenced by the sponsorship agreement. Hands up if you’re looking for easy, yet extremely profitable PTO fundraisers for your school! Of course you are, and I’m...Continue reading
This is a sponsored post. I’ve been compensated by Discount Fundraising to write about my experience with and opinion about the fundraiser. All opinions are 100% mine and haven’t been influenced by the sponsorship agreement. The best PTO school fundraising is one that offers something families actually want and delivers a healthy profit margin without...Continue reading