July 1, 2016 is Canada’s 149th birthday so we wanted to salute our Canadian friends and share some ideas for your Canada Day fundraisers. Community Picnic Picnics and Canada Day go hand in hand, so a community picnic at a local park can’t fail. It’s a great occasion to fire up the barbecue and sell […]
Do you want to come up with ways that will actually bring your network on board for individual fund-raising? Whether it’s for a personal cause, a non-profit, or a community project, you’ll want strategies that work. In this blog post, we’ll look at seven unique and proven strategies that can help you rally support, boost […]
Picture a typical school fundraiser – and then imagine turning it into something better. An elementary auction fundraiser can be just that: an occasion to bring your community together, have fun, and build lasting memories and spirit – all while raising serious money. From original art projects by students to thrill-a-minute local experiences, the right […]
Mothers Day arrives on Sunday May 8 this year, so pretty soon we’ll all be showing our mothers how much we appreciate them. The holiday is also a great occasion to run an appropriately themed fundraising event. If you need to arrange something quick and easy for Mothers Day but aren’t settled on what you […]
The concept of rewards or ‘incentives’ have been a mainstay of school fundraising for decades. Prizes for top-earning students range from small gumball machine-style gizmos to class pizza parties and school excursions. But with an increasing number of teachers and schools looking to avoid unnecessary additional expense, and concerned parents translating promises of prizes as […]
Are you ready to see your football team take to the pitch in magnificent new kits? Whether you play school football, compete in a local league, or turn out for your community’s club side, there’s nothing quite like having top-quality gear – uniforms, matching socks and shorts, and so on. But that kind of kit […]
In a world that values and reveres creativity, the importance of encouraging artistic talents at an early age cannot be overstated. Through self-expression, art programs in schools can awaken and foster a lifelong love for this subject among children. However, these same programs often find themselves limited by inadequate budgets – meaning that potentially gifted […]
Smencils are scented pencils made from 100%, tightly-rolled newspaper in place of wood or plastic. They’re useful, they’re attractive, they’re infused with delicious fruity fragrances and best of all, they save trees! Here are some fun facts about these super-fun, do-good pencils courtesy the smelly (in a good way) folks at Smencils: An average sized […]
In the busy world of daycare centers, where ensuring young minds are well-cared for and fostering them is the focus of everything they do, extra money is a critical need. That money might be used to purchase new educational toys, upgrade facilities, or perhaps fund special programs. Either way, daycare fundraising plays a major role. […]
Over recent years cycling has become increasingly popular in North America as more people get on two wheels for exercise, or for their daily commutes, and cities strive to keep up with demand by constructing the bike lanes needed to make cycling a viable transit alternative. If you have a few cycling enthusiasts on your […]
