The Best Easy School Fundraising Ideas for Success

Some of the Best Easy School Fundraising Ideas

There are many creative ways school groups can raise money for special projects or needs. Whether for a class trip to the zoo or a museum in a larger nearby city, the PTO, the middle-school girls’ softball team, or the junior high band, countless easy school fundraising ideas will make it possible for your organization to raise the amount of money you need. Here are a few of the best!

Of course, selling products designed for fundraising purposes is always at the top of the list. Your group can choose from a variety of products designed to help non-profit groups raise money, including cookie dough, discount cards, candles, calendars, popcorn, jerky, candy, or brochure/catalog sales. Before you choose which product/products you will sell, consider your unique community, their interests, overall financial status, etc. The better you know and understand your community, the easier it will be to choose a product that is most targeted to their wants, interests, and needs. For example, consider discount cards if most people in your community are frugal and budget-minded.

Other easy fundraising ideas include:

For elementary schools, consider product fundraisers, a school carnival, or even a read-a-thon. If you decide to host a school carnival, have plenty of games, food, drinks, and volunteers.

Another great (and easy) idea for elementary school fundraising is a sale of student artwork. Art isn’t necessarily done on paper or canvas; it can be done on tote bags, t-shirts, note cards, and more. Children can be creative and proud of the work they have done to help raise money.

Middle school fundraising can be complicated. Children at this age are hesitant to participate in selling products, as are their parents. At this age, many children reach that “in-between” stage when they lose interest in specific things. To make fundraising more successful, the students should benefit in some way. This will help generate more interest and involvement.

Easy school fundraising ideas

Garage or yard sales are among the best, easy school fundraising ideas in the spring and summer months. Depending on the number of parents or families involved, you may want to hold your ‘giant’ garage sale at the school gymnasium or even on the football field if many families are taking part. With 100% of the proceeds going to the school’s needs, those who participate enjoy cleaning out the clutter in their homes. Never forget, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Other than the ideas mentioned above, consider car washes, selling raffle tickets, or holding a spelling bee. High school age teens may want to participate in a walk-a-thon or some other type of marathon. The method you choose to raise funds depends on the age of the children involved and the interests of the community. Regardless of how you choose to raise funds, include products such as fundraising discount cards on the side to add to your profits! Hopefully these easy school fundraising ideas have helped to inspire a few creative ideas of your own.