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How to Keep Fundraising Fun for Students and Stress-Free for Teachers

Fundraising works best when it feels less like a chore and more like a shared activity. Students want excitement. Teachers want something simple that won’t eat into their already full schedules. Striking that balance makes all the difference.

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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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Fundraising Helps Your School Team Score off the Field

School sports breed a very special kind of child – motivated, focused, and driven – all the traits that should be supported and encouraged. When kids participate in a school sport, it gets them involved in school spirit and helps teach them the importance of teamwork. Even though schools are doing their best to support athletics, the expenses involved with sports can quickly get out of hand. There’s no getting around it, school sports are expensive. This is where school sports fundraising comes in. The only tricky part is choosing the best fundraising idea for your team, as there are so many out there. Have you ever thought about selling candy to raise money to support your school’s athletic department? That’s where Sell Candy Fundraising is here to help! Continue reading

 

Fundraising For Your Church or Religious Group

Though many churches and religious groups take offerings by passing around collection baskets, sometimes the offering isn’t enough to cover the expenses necessary to keep the group operational. 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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The Best Ways To Promote Your Candy Fundraiser

Almost everyone loves candy. But if you want to make sales, promoting your fundraiser is the number one way to make that happen. If you’re having trouble selling your candy, these simple marketing strategies will help you meet your goals in no time! Continue reading