Author Archives: Brenda Wolfenbarger
How To Encourage Student Participation in School Fundraisers
The most important people to a successful school fundraiser are the students. As the main participants in a fundraising event, as well as the beneficiaries, students need to be excited about their fundraising efforts. Their enthusiasm will rub off on … Continue reading
The Importance of Setting Realistic Fundraising Goals
Fundraising is a necessary part of a school organization’s existence. In a time when so many budget cuts are being made, programs have to get their operational funds from somewhere. Part of fundraising is setting realistic fundraising goals. This process, … Continue reading
How to Get the Whole School Involved In Your Fundraiser
A school fundraiser is a school-sponsored event that is held to raise money for materials or programs that the school needs. Schools and organizations hold fundraisers to make up for budgetary shortfalls and to gain extra funds for extracurricular activities … Continue reading
The Top Five Benefits of Encouraging Reading in Middle School Students
In our fast-paced, information-centered world, reading is a powerful tool. We read to find information and comprehend complex material. Developing good reading and information processing skills is essential for lifelong learning. Whether for work or for pleasure, people will use … Continue reading
The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a School Fundraiser
In today’s economy, extracurricular activities and other school needs are often given short shrift in the budget. Instead, it is up to activity leaders, parents, and students to raise money. Things like materials, equipment, scholarships, or even new facilities all … Continue reading
How to Plan a Successful School Fundraiser from Start to Finish
Fundraising is a part of school life. Extra monies are needed for all sorts of things: supplies, computers, activities, travel, and even school infrastructure. Flying by the seat of your pants is not a great idea and disorganization can tank … Continue reading
The Benefits of Holding A School Fundraiser
According to Education Resource Strategies (ERS) in their publication “The Cost of Covid,” there are three important issues facing education today. Costs are rising, revenue is declining and students have more needs than before. Covid-19 and its aftermath have exposed … Continue reading
The Top 5 Most Profitable School Fundraiser Ideas
In this day and age of education cuts, schools have to raise money for various aspects of their operations. Educational institutions have ever greater responsibilities and needs and often the extra money isn’t in the budget. Fundraising can help with … Continue reading
Not Sure How to Promote a School Fundraiser? Here Is How!
So, you’ve decided to put on a school fundraiser. Now, here is the important question. What is the best way to promote a school fundraiser? How do you get the word out to families, friends, and the community? You’ll … Continue reading
The Top Five Most Unique School Fundraiser Ideas
It’s easy to tire of the same old fundraisers, year after year. It’s hard to bring life back into your fundraising program when you all have a lifetime supply of the product you sold for the product fundraiser last year … Continue reading
