7+ Halloween Fundraising Ideas for Schools
Halloween provides a perfect opportunity to plan a school fundraiser since many young people embrace the fun, scary activities that come with Halloween. Yet, Halloween seems to sneak up on us every year, with all of the other back-to-school activities. Start planning your Halloween fundraisers now, so you don’t lose time with your Homecoming campaigns. Here are… Read More »
Best School Spirit Wear Ideas and Fundraisers to Boost Sales
With school starting, it’s time to think about school spirit wear fundraisers! School spirit wear is a great opportunity to show unity and togetherness while raising valuable funds for your school and school groups. If you’re looking to collect money for school supplies, tech equipment upgrades, or enrichment programs, selling school spirit wear could be… Read More »
Homecoming Fundraising Ideas
Fall is a great time to launch a school fundraiser with exciting Homecoming activities and everyone geared up with school spirit. Students are happy to reunite with friends, fall sports are kicking off their season, and the excitement is building for upcoming Homecoming festivities. Why not take advantage of the festive homecoming spirit and raise… Read More »
How to Set Up a Free School Spirit Wear Store
Selling school spirit wear is an excellent opportunity to show unity and togetherness while raising valuable funds for your school and school groups. Whether your school needs money for playground equipment, school supplies, upgrading tech equipment, or saving enrichment programs that are likely to be cut, setting up an online school spirit wear store could… Read More »
What is the Principal’s Role in School Fundraising?
In a school setting, the principal is the one who provides guidance and oversight for all fundraising campaigns. Students, teachers, school administrators, and PTO groups respond and follow the actions of the principal, so a positive tone is essential. This rings especially true for school fundraising campaigns. Setting the Fundraising Agenda This first order of… Read More »
6 Innovative Ways to Fundraise for Your Student Organization
When the time comes for your student organization to plan and carry out your next fundraiser, do your members’ faces light up? Are they eager to participate and vie for leadership positions? If so, it’s likely that your organization has found a unique fundraising strategy that’s engaging for both your members and your supporters. However,… Read More »
School Fundraising in Canada
School fundraising in Canada used to be something done occasionally to fund an outing or special event. However, for many cash-strapped schools, ongoing fundraising has become a necessity. Without it, they are unable to offer extra-curricular activities such as music, drama, and sports programs that are so important. In this article, we look at school… Read More »
How to Run a Virtual Walkathon for your School
Back to School means back-to-school fundraising. This is the time of year when schools and PTOs all across the country start organizing school walkathons and fun runs. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools won’t be in session this fall or will have limited online schedules. Therefore, we’re seeing that virtual walkathons and fun… Read More »
Best Student Council Fundraising Ideas
The purpose of a school’s student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, one of the most important roles of student councils is to raise funds to support the… Read More »
Designing a School Website to Recruit Students
Designing a new school website? With access to a world full of information on the internet today, parents usually get an introduction to their child’s future through the school’s website, and the first impression makes all the difference. With all the work that goes behind the success of a school, make sure that your school… Read More »
Employ Templates for Affordable School Website Design
Summer is almost over and a new school year is coming just around the corner. A new school year is the perfect time to welcome a new look for your school or PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) website. The good news is creating a great school website is easier and more affordable than ever. School website… Read More »
The Best Booster Club Fundraising Ideas
Booster club fundraising is a popular way to gain much-needed funds for school clubs and sports teams. Booster clubs are volunteer-led organizations that support and raise money for school clubs, music and theater groups, and sports teams. These clubs are typically run by the parents of the students involved in the school group and are often… Read More »
Back to School Software and Program Updates
Back to School means back to fundraising for many school PTO and PTA groups. DoJiggy is here to help! DoJiggy supports school fundraising campaigns including the following popular school events: Fun Runs and school walk-a-thonsServe-a-thons and Service projectsSpell-a-thonsRead-a-thonsFundraising Golf TournamentsSchool carnivals and fetes Classroom giving drives and more. New Features for School Fundraising In response… Read More »
How to Motivate Parents for PTO Fundraising Campaigns
The most treasured volunteers in a school are the parents volunteering in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). They give the gift of their time, talent, and leadership towards school initiatives. One of the most vital roles they play is to be the driving force behind PTO fundraising campaigns. Parents are busy ensuring that their children… Read More »
Video Outreach for School Crowdfunding Campaigns
Use of video is a striking way to express yourself and the specific needs and projects underway at your school. Video increases your opportunity for success in school crowdfunding and raising more funds. It offers you a voice to tell your potential donors what you plan to use their fundraising dollars for. It is also… Read More »
