Candy Fundraising Tips & Ideas

How Fundraisers Cover the “Hidden Costs” of School Activities

Every parent knows that school activities aren’t really free. The field trip might only be a few dollars on the permission slip, but someone has to cover the bus. The soccer team might have uniforms, but cleats, travel, and tournament fees sneak in too. These are the hidden costs that don’t always show up in the official budget.

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Sweet Success: How Schools Can Simplify Fall Fundraising

Fall brings packed calendars for families and schools alike. Between back-to-school nights, sports, and community events, organizing a fundraiser can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right program, schools and parent groups throughout the US can raise money without adding unnecessary stress.

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Fuel the Fun: Field Trip Fundraiser

Learning in a classroom is not the only way children learn. They learn by experiencing different things and getting hands-on experience with something. Much of this is provided during a class field trip. However, with fees to organize such field trips, transportation costs for buses, and many other expenses that a field trip requires, it is a smart idea for your school to do a fundraiser – and not just any fundraiser – a candy fundraiser! Continue reading

 

Sell Candy Fundraising Can Help Your PTA Fundraiser Become a Success

Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) support children’s learning and serve as a bridge between students and the school. They organize fundraising efforts for various purposes and ensure that the money raised is used responsibly. Sometimes PTAs opt to run school auctions as a way to raise money because parents, faculty, and the community can get involved in supporting the cause. However, there is an easier and more exciting PTA fundraising idea that will raise money and spread some cheer in the school hallways! Selling candy is a perfect kind of fundraiser because it’s fun, quickly profitable, and easy to sell. A candy fundraiser works great all year long, but it works best if you can coordinate your candy/chocolate fundraiser with a school theme or holiday. Continue reading

 

Fundraising for School Technology Upgrades: Is Candy Enough?

New tech for school always sounds great. But then you see the price tag: laptops, tablets, faster internet – the list never ends. It’s no surprise that the PTA or PTO gets asked to help out. Suddenly, everyone’s talking about fundraisers.

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How to Make Fundraising Inclusive for Every Student

Fundraisers aren’t just about money; they’re about bringing people together. But if you’ve ever watched a group of students try to sell candy, you know not everyone has the same setup at home. Some have large families nearby, while others don’t. Some parents can take a box of Katydids or Smarties to work, others can’t.

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The Best Fundraisers for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

Anyone who has ever been involved with school fundraising knows that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What works for a first grader probably won’t fly with a group of high schoolers. But after years of bake sales, catalog orders, and everything in between, a few options seem to work no matter the grade.

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Fundraising for Your School Team: What Really Works

When it’s time to raise money for your school team, it’s not just about hitting a dollar goal; it’s about rallying a community. Whether you’re supporting travel costs, uniforms, or tournament fees, a good fundraiser should do more than collect funds. It should build team spirit and get everyone involved.

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Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas

Sunday, May 11th, is quickly approaching, and that is Mother’s Day in case you forgot! Mother’s Day brings families together to celebrate the star of the family, Mom!

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Spring Into Fundraising

Spring is in full bloom, and it’s the perfect time to fundraise for schools and organizations throughout the country! There are plenty of ways to run a successful fundraiser this season, and we are going to provide some ideas to get you started!

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