How to Organize a Fundraiser for Your School

Are you hoping to fundraise for your school? Does your school need extra money? A fundraiser takes a lot of planning, but the task is reachable!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

1

Find out how much money you need to raise . If you're fundraising to re-instate the art program, for instance, find out how much money you'll need to raise in order to re-instate it. Ask a teacher or other school authority to find out.
2

Set a goal . You are most likely not going to raise all the money you need in one event, so set a goal. Using the same art program example, if you need to raise $5,000 to re-instate the art program, set a goal of $500-$1,500, depending on your event.

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3

Set a budget . You don't want to spend so much money hiring a DJ that you don't have any money left over for your cause! Set a budget based on your goal.
4
Choose a fundraiser . There are many different types. Some include:
- Fundraisers with an entry fee and/or paying for food/events
- Fundraisers where you raffle something off
- Fundraisers where you ask for donations
- _______ a thons
5
Hire the needed staff. If you need to, hire and/or get:
- Projector(s)
- Speakers
- Microphones
- Chefs (if needed)
- Food
6
Make a flyer . Advertise your event in as many ways as possible. You can also:
- Play it over the announcements.
- Tell people word to word.
- Publicize it by mentioning it often.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

1

Make sure everything's set up before people arrive. If everything is not set up, the fundraiser looks unprofessional and doesn't draw people in. Have music/slideshow/anything else that draws attention before the first person comes in. Rule of thumb: If the event starts at 5:30, come before 5:00. Come at least 1/2 an hour early, and possibly more.
. If people are paying, have someone check in people at the door. This will help you keep organized. as well as having a number of people to use if you're playing any sort of game.
3

Allow people time to socialize, as well as stragglers to enter. This will ensure the most people take part in your event.
Explain your cause . No one will just hand money over to a school because you say "We need it!!!" Delve into deeper detail like that.
5

Have the main event of the fundraiser. You want people to want to donate/take part; this is most important.
6

Ask for funds . If you have not already, ask for donations. This will ensure that you get the most funds for your event.
7

Clean up . After everyone has left, clean up the place where you hosted the event. If your school requires kids to do community service, offer community service for helping.
8

Spend your funds . Use the funds for your cause. Congratulations, you're done!

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