School trips are a great way for students to learn by traveling to other places. Unfortunately, factoring in the costs of transportation, food, sightseeing and lodging usually means parents must cover a large expense to send their child on the trip. Raising money can reduce the cost significantl...
Determine a clear target for your fundraising efforts. "SMART" goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-limited. State clearly whether you are raising money for a certain cause or project, or aiming for a particular dollar amount. Paint a compelling picture of the current si...
to show support for Union victory over the Confederate States of America in 1865. They point to early models done in black material and the unshackled chain at Lady Liberty's feet that once also bound her wrists. Problems exist with this theory, too, in that the Statue of Liberty...
1Organization Theme A raffle basket for a fundraiser can follow the theme of the organization sponsoring the event. For example, if you are raising money for animal rescue, create a gift basket with a matching leash and collar, a certificate for a veterinary checkup or neutering, dog treats,...
each page read, or a set number of miles for each book. Students can try to earn enough miles for "trips" to Florida, Mexico, France, Egypt or another country. They can also hold a fundraiser for the library by raising money from sponsors for each book they read over a set time ...
If your school participates in General Mills' Box Tops for Education or Campbell's Labels for Education fund-raising programs, give students the option to exchange their labels for tickets. This will generate a second source of revenue at your ticket booth because some families will redeem labels...
4Raising Funds for a Cause Fundraising gives students the opportunity to learn financial terms and organizational skills. Students may decide to sell a product, ask for donations from community members, collect cans or rake leaves to raise money. As students put their plan into action, they are...
set up a ticketing system for the games. This keeps the money in a central location where the tickets are sold. Sell tickets for $0.25 to $0.50 each, and charge guests one to three tickets to play each game, depending on the prizes. Games with larger prizes, such as the cake walk, ...