tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272522362009-02-20T17:53:48.124-08:00Welcome to school fundraising ideas - find high school fundraising ideas, elementary school fund raising ideas, school spirit fund raising,as well as fundraising ideas for school bands, private schools, christian schools & sports groupsJen Carter @ Fundraisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05180688050357470949noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252236.post-1147548713279234972006-05-13T12:19:00.000-07:002006-05-13T12:31:53.293-07:00A fundraising auction is a great way to raise money for your chosen cause or charity. Everyone gets to contribute and have fun, money is raised and it's a great publicity opportunity.<br /><br />Ask staff, students and parents to donate items - local businesses and groups are often happy to donate something (anything rather than money!) for your chosen cause. Make sure that you publicise your event to the school and to your community - use the radio and the newspapers if you can. <br /><br />One idea I heard involved getting a well-known businessman or speaker to donate their time, and for people to bid to spend an hour with the expert. You may have similar opportunities in your area too.<br /><br />Arrange the evening well - if possible sit everyone around cabaret style, chairs around tables, provide nibbles and the first drink. Ensure that you have an auctioneer who is confident, has a sense of humour and a gavel! People have come to have fun, spend time with friends and to be encouraged to bid for items. Do have a couple of "fun" items as well, this helps set the right tone for an enjoyable evening by all.<br /><br />All the best with your fundraising auction!<br /><br /><em>Fundraising auction</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27252236-114754871327923497?l=school-fundraising-ideas.blogspot.com'/></div>Jen Carter @ Fundraisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05180688050357470949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252236.post-1146296291093218442006-04-29T00:37:00.000-07:002006-04-29T14:39:11.920-07:00The most important rule in <i>school fundraising</i> is to gather a good and enthusiastic team together. Once you’ve got the support of a team, you can share ideas, and work together to raise funds for your school.<br /><br />Now, you and your team need to <b>brainstorm!</b><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>consider your aims</li><br /><li>decide what you are fundraising for</li><br /><li>agree on a target amount</li><br /><li>consider your unique selling points – what makes you different</li><br /><li>do a skills audit for your team</li><br /><li>consider the contacts that you already have</li></ul><br /><br />There are several ways which you can <b>fundraise for schools</b>:-<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>local fundraising</li><br /><li>get support from companies</li><br /><li>grants from government agencies</li><br /><li>grants from trusts, foundations and charities</li><br /><li>support from individuals</li><br /><li>talk about what you have already done - maybe include a newspaper cutting</li><br /><li>get someone to proof-read your application and make suggestions</li><br /><br /><b>Establish a plan of action</b><br /><br />Working together as a team, develop a plan of action.<br /><br />Be clear about what you want to achieve, who will be responsible for what, and the proposed time scale<br /><br />Establish regular meetings to review and report progress<br /><br />By using these simple steps, you are already way ahead of 95% of schools who wish to raise funds but don’t know how, who or what they wish to do! </ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul><br /></ul><ul></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27252236-114629629109321844?l=school-fundraising-ideas.blogspot.com'/></div>Jen Carter @ Fundraisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05180688050357470949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27252236.post-1146295747674931852006-04-29T00:27:00.000-07:002006-04-29T00:29:07.683-07:00Welcome to school fundraising ideas. As someone who has worked in schools for the past ten years, I will be sharing fund raising ideas for high schools, elementary schools, christian schools & school sports.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>School fundraising ideas</em></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/27252236-114629574767493185?l=school-fundraising-ideas.blogspot.com'/></div>Jen Carter @ Fundraisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05180688050357470949noreply@blogger.com0