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Expert Tips to Boost Teacher Engagement in School Fundraising
The most successful school fundraisers have one thing in common: their teachers are engaged every step of the way. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to increase teacher participation at your next event, this webinar is for you!
Festive Fall Fundraisers
Fall fundraising events offer a unique opportunity to raise significant funds before the year’s end. Schools that host these events often see a 25% increase in participation and donations compared to other times of the year. Dive into our blog to discover profitable and festive fundraising ideas like Monster Dashes and Turkey Trots!
8 Fresh Middle School Fundraising Ideas
Middle schoolers are a different animal when it comes to fundraising: they’re too old for stickers and too cool to admit they want to participate. Middle schoolers aren’t actually hard to motivate, though—they just need to be motivated by the right things. Once you tap into what they’re already obsessed with, you get some of the most enthusiastic fundraisers we see all year!
The Social Media Plan for Busy PTO/A Leaders
Social media is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in a fundraising chair’s toolkit. This session shows you exactly how to use it, without the overwhelm. Walk through a simple, no-fluff approach to using social media before, during, and after your school’s fundraiser.
30+ Fundraising Incentives Students Love
After working closely with thousands of schools since 2007, here’s something we’ve learned: fundraiser incentives that drive the highest participation rarely come from a prize catalog. We’ve gathered the best student fundraising incentives all in one place. Ready for your newest prize ladder playbook? Let’s go!
Let’s Talk Turkey Trots
A well-planned Turkey Trot does more than get kids moving — it builds school spirit, brings families together, and helps your PTO/A raise those much-needed funds before the year wraps up. With a little preparation, teamwork, and a few creative touches, your event can become a school-wide favorite that strengthens your community and keeps the energy high heading into the holidays.
Planning a Color Run Fundraiser? Start Here!
Looking for a school fundraiser that celebrates movement, raises money, and isn’t afraid to get a little messy? A Color Run might be for you! While traditional fun runs ask kids to run laps for a good cause, Color Runs kick it up a notch by incorporating washable rainbow powders, dousing students in fistfuls of color all the way to the finish line.
6 Fitness Fundraisers
Fitness based fundraisers raise money, encourage physical activity, and help students build relationships while having a blast. Here are some of our favorite movement-based school fundraisers, and how your school can bring the action to your next event!
Fall 2026 Fundraiser Themes to Get Kids Hyped!
Kids get excited when there’s a theme they already love, characters they already know, and prizes they want. That’s the whole secret to a great themed fundraiser: borrow the excitement that’s already there, and build your event around it.
This fall, five themes are impossible to beat: Toy Story, Minions, Zootopia, Moana, and Super Mario.