Top 7 Tips for Your School Fundraiser

Your school needs money to support programs and students. Running a successful school fundraiser will make a difference, but you’re not sure how to go about raising funds.

If you’re new to fundraising or you’re just looking to improve your school fundraising efforts, these seven tips will help.

Improving Your School Fundraiser with Helpful Tips

1. Get Students Involved

Many fundraisers used by schools don’t really include the students. However, some of the best fundraisers include getting the students involved.

According to Equal Exchange, “School fundraising can be a great social skill-builder and a huge school spirit booster!” One of the best ways to get students involved is by having them sell something to raise money. Custom car magnets are a great choice for your school fundraiser and will certainly help boost school spirit.

2. Make People Proud to Support Your School

A great way to ensure everybody wants to get involved with your fundraiser is to make people proud to support your school. By showing school spirit through events or showing off your school rankings, people will be happy to support your fundraising efforts.

3. Provide Incentives

When you ask students to sell something, such as custom car magnets, to raise funds, they need an incentive. Most students won’t understand the incentive of raising funds simply to support the school. However, providing specific prizes for those making the most sales can help increase your efforts.

For example, you can give away a bicycle to the top student or throw a pizza party for the top classroom.

4. Use both Large and Small Fundraisers

Most schools will hold more than just one fundraiser throughout the year. You may hold a gala fundraiser with a silent auction in the spring, but come fall, you want to sell custom car magnets for the school’s sports teams.

By intermixing both small and large fundraisers, you’ll find more success. While some parents and community members may not participate in one fundraiser, they may participate in the other. You’ll also be able to provide opportunities at different price points for businesses and parents to support your school.

5. Get Businesses Involved

Anytime you can gain sponsorship from businesses or get them involved in your fundraiser, you’ll be able to raise more money and more awareness. Businesses get a tax write-off for supporting fundraisers. They will also like the idea of getting some type of advertising out of the deal, as it helps make them look good.

6. Don’t Overdo Your Fundraising

If you’re constantly running a fundraiser, people will get annoyed and may not want to support you. They will forever be waiting for your next fundraiser as they know its coming.

According to SignUpGenius.com, running too many fundraisers may create donor fatigue.

7. Evaluate and Adjust

Every year your school runs specific fundraisers. Some may be more successful than others. Make sure you take the time to evaluate each fundraiser from year-to-year and adjust accordingly.

If a specific fundraiser isn’t working well, consider replacing it with something new, such as selling custom car magnets.

Fundraising isn’t easy. When you need to plan a school fundraiser, make sure to use these seven tips for better success.

For more information about our school magnet fundraisers, reach out to us at 760-743-6340 or email me at russell@arcmktg.com.