Candy Fundraising Tips & Ideas

Why Springtime Is a Great Season for a Fundraiser

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published February 24, 2026

As winter fades and communities step back into longer days and warmer weather, spring naturally brings a sense of renewal and momentum. It’s the season of fresh starts — and that energy makes it one of the most effective times of year to host a fundraiser. Here are some reasons why springtime is a great time for a fundraiser. Continue reading

How to Inspire Community Support for Your Candy Fundraiser

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published February 17, 2026

The success of your candy fundraiser depends heavily on community involvement. Even if some people aren’t eager to buy sweets, there are still plenty of ways to encourage them to stand behind your cause. Here are some ideas to help bring your community together to support your fundraiser. Continue reading

Keeping Fundraising Fun for Students and Easy for Teachers

By Suzanne Mobyed | Published February 10, 2026

Fundraising is most successful when it feels like a team effort rather than a task to check off a list. Students look for energy and excitement, while teachers need something that fits smoothly into their already busy days. Finding the sweet spot between fun and simplicity makes all the difference. Continue reading

Teaching Children About Philanthropy Through Fundraising

By scfAdmin | Published February 3, 2026

Teaching children about philanthropy is one of the most powerful ways to nurture empathy, responsibility, and leadership from an early age. While conversations about kindness and generosity are important, nothing brings these values to life quite like hands-on fundraising. When children actively participate in helping others, they begin to understand the real impact they can have on others and their communities. Continue reading

Fundraising for Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Teams

By Russ Silberman | Published January 23, 2026

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, but football programs often have to find other ways to handle the rest.

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Planning a School Fundraiser This Year?

By scfAdmin | Published January 23, 2026

At some point in the school year, fundraising ends up on someone’s plate. Sometimes it’s planned months in advance. Other times it’s a quick decision because a program needs support sooner than expected. Either way, most schools are looking for something that feels manageable, not overwhelming.

The hardest part usually isn’t motivation. Families generally want to help. The challenge is finding a fundraiser that fits into an already full schedule.

Keeping School Music Programs Going With Fundraising

By Russ Silberman | Published January 14, 2026

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 to cover the rest.

Day Care Centers and Preschools – Fundraising That Works

By Russ Silberman | Published January 7, 2026

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, and those materials don’t last forever.

Fundraising for School Bands

By Russ Silberman | Published December 29, 2025

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

By Russ Silberman | Published December 10, 2025

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 tables and prizes can drain a budget fast.

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