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Seeking Advice on Fundraising Auction Event for School
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on June 28, 2011
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Hello,
I'm interested to hear what other have done at a fundraising auction event. I will be working towards one for next year for our non-profit school to raise a bi...
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- The school I worked at did does this every year. Each classroom makes a craft and themed gift basket. The younger grades usually make a quilt, scrapbook, serving pla...
- We have an auction at my job every year. the things that bring the most money are the electronics. wii, playstation, ipod. But people wont pay more than retail, so,...
- If you would like to check my information out for your fundraiser the big difference from most others is that we give 50% back to the organization and you can't go wro...
Need a Project Idea for 1St Graders for Our School Auction
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on February 1, 2008
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I teach at a charter school, and each spring we hold an auction dinner, one of our biggest fundraisers. Each grade level is supposed to contribute an item, made by th...
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- What about a cookbook with special recipes from each child's family?
- I taught 5th grade at a school that did something very similar every year. We made a cookbook one year and it was a big hit! Each kid asked their parent for help writi...
- Each child (family) could submit a recipe along with the child's illustration of the recipe (i.e "Smith Family Spaghetti" child illustrates the spaghetti). You can ha...
School Fundraising Ideas
Asked by L.T. from Hartford
on March 25, 2010
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I have just agreed to help my children's elementary school PTA with fundraising next year. As this is something I have no experience with, I was hoping to get some ad...
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- Fundraising just can't happen with one thing .. but you should look to do a whole calendar for the school year! I know my school uses: http://www.innisbrook.com an...
- boxtops for education try asking local resturants like red robbin, pappa johns, macayos, etc.. to host a school night, the school prints flyers and for each family...
- I've been fundraising for 6 years at my kid's schools.. Here are some ideas and thoughts for you.. Right now, it's really hard to raise money.. Everyone is feeling the...
How Much Do You Help Out at School?
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on August 24, 2011
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Earlier this month I asked a question about what the norm was for others for a school notifying them of orientation and such things at the beginning of the year. A co...
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- There is no set rule and should not be a set rule on volunteerism at school. You are VOLUNTEERING your precious time and PTA's, teachers, etc should be thankful for w...
- Man I wish people would get off their high horse and realize not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to be at school at every opportunity! Yes, you do get more inf...
- You are doing plenty, do not feel pressured into doing any more! As a SAHM I have had the extra time to volunteer a lot but I have learned over the years to only sign...
Silent Auctions
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on August 28, 2008
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Moms,
I need your help planning a silent auction for my shools PTA. I already hit up all the big things, aka six flags, museums, zoos, mavericks, rangers, stars, f...
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- Our Preschool did a silent Auction and I bought tickets to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Zoo. I also bought a cute Noah's Ark hand made onesie out...
- Not sure if you will have any luck but I would try some of the companies w/ HQ's in DFW....GameStop, Blockbuster, CompUSA, The Container Store, Radio Shack. Ask the m...
- I would also try a local professional photographer.
Fundraisers
Asked by E.E. from New York
on December 16, 2007
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I know that fundraisers can sometimes be overwhelming for parents, but when the school need the funds for special projects, what should we do? We all hate the direct ...
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- Hi. I was a first grade teacher for 33 years so I have seen this issue time and again. The easiest and most enjoyable fund raiser we ever did was 'dances' for famili...
- We sell organic blueberries, raspberries, craanberries from farmers directly to parents and their friends - everyone gets a great deal. We also sell chickens and turke...
- Hi E... www.innisbrook.com We used Innisbrook as a last minute fundraiser after our Yankee Candle fundraiser flopped. We too have a mixed economic population, a...
Encyclopedias
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on May 17, 2012
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When I was growing up, we had a set of hardback encyclopedias. I remember referencing them A LOT for school papers & projects. This, of course, was just before the In...
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- If you could find a company that still sells encyclopedias, I doubt they would be in business long enough to keep them updated. Last year, Encyclopedia Britannica end...
- I grew up with a set of Encyclopedia's as well. Our daughter is 17 and will enter her Senior year next year. She has more than likely never seen a set of encycl...
- It's actually not possible. Britannica has officially halted publishing. http://m.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/mar/13/encyclopedia-britannica-halts-print-publication?c...
Preschool Classroom Project
Asked by L.J. from San Diego
on November 29, 2011
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Hello ladies,
My oldest child is in preschool this year (which is part of a k-8 private school) and I have joined the fundraiser committee...what can I say she is my...
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- I have several ideas: - paint your own ceramics (i.e. Color Me Mine) often have fundraisers where they come to your school with ceramics, paints, brushes, etc. The k...
- Our preschool had each class dress up in themes - baking themes where everyone wore a chefs hat, 50's theme where everyone dressed up in 50s garb and posed near an old...
- What about an art auction or sale? Have the kids do art work and then sell or auction it or "give" it away for certain dontations.
What "Extras" Does Your Preschool Offer? (P/T Conferences? Programs? Etc.)
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on December 15, 2011
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What type of preschool does your child attend? (in a church? daycare? within the school district? other?)
Do you get "report cards" of any type? How often? What...
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- Hi J., My son attends a morning preschool program which is situated in a lovely finished basement. (It doesn't look like a home program.. it is a legit preschool wi...
- My 4yo is in a full week pre-k program in our day care facility. We had a "back to school" pre-k round up and have p/t meetings every six months scheduled and more if...
- My daughter only went to preschool when she was four for two morning per week. This program was through my city, Miss Claudia and Miss Becky were awesome! My daugh...
Boycotting Fundraisers
Asked by S.B. from Portland
on July 13, 2008
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Good day to all you mamas out there:
I don't necessarily need advice on this topic as I already have my mind made up but I was just kind of peeking out there in int...
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- I agree! If you're not hit up at home then it's at your workplace. I understand the school's need additional funds but I'd rather give money than buy something I don...
- Oh I hear you - the magazine one seems to knock on my door the most. First off...I don't want anymore mags and am trying to wean them out and second...your pay way mor...
- Sabra B, I had to laugh when I read your post. I dread when the kids bring home those fundraising catalogs of cheap stuff. The kids beg and beg me to buy stuff so t...
