Author Archives: Russ Silberman
How to Plan a Candy Fundraiser for Groups of 50 or More
A candy fundraiser can work really well when a group has 50 or more people involved. At that size, you are not relying on one chairperson, one coach, or a few parents to do all the asking. The group already has built-in reach. Each student, athlete, club member, or family knows different people. Some will […]
How Non-Melting Candy Can Help Schools Raise Money All Year
School fundraising does not always happen on a perfect schedule. Sometimes a PTA needs extra money for a spring activity. Sometimes a sports team needs to raise funds before summer. Sometimes a club realizes halfway through the year that uniforms, trips, supplies, or special programs are going to cost more than expected.
Fundraising for Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams
If you’ve ever been around a high school or middle school football program, you know how quickly the costs stack up. Helmets get reconditioned. Practice gear wears down. Buses need to be booked. Even small things like team meals or hydration supplies become real expenses once the season gets rolling. Most schools cover the essentials, […]
Keeping School Music Programs Going With Fundraising
Music programs tend to operate quietly in the background of a school, but the work behind them is constant. Instruments need upkeep. Uniforms wear out. Travel, music sheets, and performance costs show up whether the budget is ready or not. Most programs do what they can with what they’re given, and then look for ways […]
Day Care Centers and Preschools – Fundraising That Works
Most day care centers and preschools don’t set out to fundraise. It usually comes up when something needs to be replaced, repaired, or added, and there simply isn’t room in the budget. Maybe the classroom library is outdated. Maybe outdoor equipment needs attention. Sometimes it’s just the reality that early learning environments use materials often, […]
Fundraising for School Bands
If you’ve ever been involved with a school band, you already know that music is only part of it. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes. Instruments need repairs, uniforms get worn down, transportation doesn’t come cheap, and competitions, concerts, and trips all come with costs that don’t always show up in the school budget.
Fundraising for Project Graduation
Project Graduation has become one of those events everyone talks about long before senior year even starts. It gives students a safe place to celebrate, and most families feel better knowing the school is helping keep the night on track. The tricky part is paying for it. Renting a space, planning activities, setting up food […]
Keeping School Sports Going When the Budget Can’t
If you’ve ever helped with a school sports team, you already know the truth: the bill adds up fast. New uniforms, safer equipment, tournament entry fees, buses for away games—it all costs more than most people expect. And in a lot of districts, the athletic budget doesn’t stretch as far as the needs do.
Making Fundraising Fun for Every Age Group
Keep It Simple for the Youngest Kids Younger students don’t need much to get excited. Give them a clear goal and something they can see or touch, like a sample candy tin or a colorful poster. Let them decorate order forms or make signs for the hallway. It feels like art time, but they’re still […]
How Fundraising Teaches Skills Beyond the Classroom
Real-World Practice Classroom lessons are one thing. Asking a neighbor to support a fundraiser is another. Students learn how to speak up, explain what they’re raising money for, and listen to questions. It’s real-world practice that doesn’t come from a textbook.
