
How Does Payroll Giving Work for School Fundraisers?
Payroll giving is an innovative and effective fundraising strategy that allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary directly to charitable organizations, including school fundraisers. This structured program not only provides a consistent revenue stream for schools but also enhances donor engagement and simplifies the giving process for employees.

How Do Corporate Volunteer Programs Work for Schools?
Corporate volunteer programs are a great way for schools to tap into additional resources, gain support for educational initiatives, and strengthen relationships with local businesses. These programs provide schools with volunteer manpower, skills-based expertise, and in some cases, financial support. With the right engagement, corporate volunteerism can have a lasting,

In-Kind Donation Request Tips for Schools & Education Events
In-kind donations are a vital resource for schools, providing essential goods and services that enhance educational programs without straining budgets. These donations, which encompass any non-monetary contributions, range from classroom supplies to professional services, and help schools meet the increasing demands of modern education without additional financial burdens. However, successfully

Ranking Workplace Employer Append Services for Schools + Universities
For schools and universities, knowing where your alumni, donors, and supporters work can be a game-changer. Employer data opens the door to matching gifts, volunteer grant opportunities, and tailored corporate engagement strategies. But acquiring accurate employment information isn’t always easy, especially when relying on incomplete donation forms or outdated records.

5 School Fundraising Trends That Define Successful Campaigns
Classic school fundraisers, like bake sales and car washes, have historically worked well for schools like yours looking to raise much-needed funds. But these days, it takes a lot more to make your fundraiser stand out and attract the support your school needs. With shifts in technology, communication, and donor

How to Make Your School’s Campaigns Stand Out From the Crowd
Between promotional campaigns, invitations to local events, business offerings, and the wide range of other emails your school’s families get on a daily basis, your community members are bombarded with requests for their attention and support. This means that schools looking to promote their fundraisers online need creative, outside-the-box strategies for getting

4 Types of Marketing Content to Promote School Fundraisers
When your school announces an upcoming fundraiser, does it feel like you’re speaking to an empty room? Are you actually drumming up excitement, or are your messages fading into the background? One of the major challenges of reaching out to your entire school community is finding ways to capture their

Building Partnerships: Collaborate to Strengthen Your School
When you think of your school community, what comes to mind? Is it the students who come to learn each day? The hard-working teachers who support them? Or perhaps parents and guardians who participate in your PTA and ensure their children have everything they need to succeed? These groups make

5 Strategies for Building and Maintaining Your Talent Pool
It’s no secret that hiring is one of the most challenging aspects of growing a school. In fact, 86% of hiring managers say finding the talent they need is difficult. By prioritizing the development of a strong talent pool, you can simplify the hiring process, leading to more successful new

5 Unique Strategies to Level Up Your Team’s Fundraisers
School and community sports teams alike often struggle to garner the funds they need to cover program costs. Even if your team seeks out grants or asks parents to pay fees, you may find yourself turning to fundraising to cover various costs. While fundraising campaigns do have benefits, like helping

How Technology Can Enhance Your School’s Fundraiser
It’s time for your school to plan its next fundraiser, and your team’s to-do list is beginning to grow. Between setting a budget and promoting your fundraising efforts, there’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Luckily, in today’s digital age, there are a variety of tools

How to Increase Your School Association Membership: 5 Tips
School associations dedicate significant planning and resources to support educational excellence within their communities. Associations exist to serve their members, who are the top priority. Members rely on the association for support and resources, and associations rely on members for financial support. Ultimately, a thriving school association depends upon a

A Quick Guide to 5 Types of Clothing Fundraisers for Schools
When brainstorming fundraising ideas for your school, you’re probably looking for creative activities that delight students and inspire their parents to give. From food fundraisers to mini carnivals to auctions, you’ve tried all kinds of engaging fundraising events in the past. However, after a while, you’ll need to seek out new ideas

Beyond Thank You Notes: Unique Ways to Acknowledge Donors
Showing appreciation to your school or educational institution’s supporters helps you build a thriving community of alumni and donors. Thank you letters are a staple for showing appreciation, but expressing gratitude in new and creative ways makes your school stand out, leading to more lasting donor bonds. Your donor recognition strategy should consider who