School Fundraisers

School fundraisers are ways that schools can earn money that is needed to operate the school. All schools need money. However, as most know, schools are on a tight budget. There are things that the school needs, whether it is a new playground, computer equipment or library books for the school library. School fundraisers are one way to help. With a little work and creative planning, you can help your school earn funds through school fundraisers.

One fun way to get the whole school involved with school fundraisers is a jog-a-thon. School fundraisers are traditionally thought of as boring, however, this one goes well beyond selling cheap wrapping paper door-to-door. With these types of school fundraisers, the kids have fun and the event is no cost to the school. What you make it pure profit. Have kids get pledges for running laps. On a certain day, give the kids a time frame, such as ten minutes to run (or walk or jog) as many laps as they can. When the time is up, those who have pledge money will pay per lap. For example, if someone pledges $1 per lap, and a child does 10 laps, they pay $10.

There are many interesting and creative ideas for school fundraisers that will help your school make the money needed for books, supplies and other important equipment. Some schools hold bake sales, garage sales, potted flower sales or even host festivals and carnivals to help make money. When you are planning school fundraisers, the idea is to keep it low cost and fun. Let the kids get active and involved. Many local businesses will be more than happy to donate supplies, food or time in exchange for some advertisement. School fundraisers don’t have to be boring. Get everyone involved the next time your school needs to make some extra money.