The Secret to Raising BIG at Your Next School Fundraiser
Maximizing Community Support for Your School’s Athon Fundraising Events
Fundraising “-a-thon”s (Fun Runs, Read-a-Thons, Dance-a-Thons, etc.) are the gold standard of modern school fundraising. These exciting events offer a dynamic way to raise funds while engaging students physically and creatively!
With Get Movin’ Fundraising, your school can leverage innovative tools like the Community Share Webpage on FundHub, along with several strategies to grow local support and increase student involvement.
Here are a few ways to maximize your impact and strengthen community relationships—all before you smash that fundraising goal!
1. Engage with FundHub’s Community Share Webpage
The Community Share Webpage is a FundHub tool that mirrors your school’s fundraising event webpage. This innovative feature is designed to streamline the donation process, making it easier for community members to contribute to your school’s goal.
2. take Advantage of Easy Donation Access
One of the standout features of FundHub’s Community Share Webpage is a prominently displayed ‘Donate to this Event’ button. This button simplifies the donation process, allowing supporters (whether tech-savvy or not) to easily contribute to your school’s fundraiser, without having to donate to a specific student or classroom.
3. Get Familiar with FundHub’s Sharing Tools
The Community Share Webpage is equipped with a variety of quick, easy sharing tools. These tools make it easy to promote your school’s event across different platforms, including email and social media. By leveraging these tools, your school can significantly extend its reach, attracting more supporters and amplifying the impact of your fundraising efforts!
Capturing Local Business Sponsorships: A Quick How-To Guide for Schools
Engaging local businesses in your school events is a win-win scenario. How, you might ask? By partnering with local businesses, your schools can receive much-needed support, while businesses gain visibility in your community.
- Collaborate with Local Businesses | Tap into the resources of local businesses through financial support, or donations in kind. Approach local businesses and offer the chance to include their logo and branding on your fundraising materials/marketing in exchange for a donation of services or products.
- Tiered Sponsorship Options | Offer businesses different levels of sponsorship, incentivizing larger contributions through increased recognition and publicity.
- Business Sponsorship on FundHub | Effortlessly connect with local businesses using our pre-designed templates and highlight community sponsors on your School Webpage in an exclusive section with their name and logo. This offers them free marketing exposure while bolstering donations for you!
Want to Increase School Fundraising Engagement? Involve the Community!
- Collaborate with Local Restaurants | By partnering with local restaurants, cafes, and bakeries, schools can source a variety of delicious food items. These partnerships can take the form of direct food donations or special discounted rates for bulk purchases. The food can then be sold or enjoyed at the event, providing a delicious incentive!
- Increase Visibility in Local Media | In the age of digital media, the power of local media outlets remains undiminished, particularly when it comes to rallying community support for school events. Local newspapers, city radio stations, and community bulletin boards play a crucial role in reaching a wide audience in the community, many of whom would gladly support your school fundraiser!
By integrating these strategies alongside the powerful tools provided by Get Movin’s FundHub, your school can significantly enhance your fundraising efforts.
Ready to bring your community together and make your next “-a-thon” event a resounding success? Talk to a fundraising coach in your area today!
