A school fete can be a wonderful community event – and a great fundraiser! But how do you make your fete interesting and different? We found lots of ideas on the “Fundraising Whisperer” website – from competitions and games you can set up yourself, to sponsorship opportunities, creative activities and events such as the “Cow
We noticed this fundraiser with a difference on our friend Mandy’s ‘Fundraising Whisperer’ website. With the Schoolyard Stories, fundraiser, you can create your own books, and then sell them as a fundraiser. Possibilities include: Storybooks – Students write and illustrate stories, and they are compiled into a high-quality book of short stories. Cookbooks – collect
The ability to accept credit or debit card payments has become essential for fundraising activities, as many people no longer carry cash. This may involve the use of mobile EFTPOS facilities for events such as fetes, where payment is taken on the spot. But how can Parent Clubs make this work? We have the latest
Expressions group projects are the perfect feel-good fundraiser for your school, just like a yearbook on a tea towel…
A recent article in the Age focused on the increasing size and complexity of school fetes – and the way schools increasingly rely on them to make ends meet. According to the article, “School fetes are ditching 20 cent lucky dips and free petting zoos in favour of large school festivals as they try to
There may be an alternative to traditional fundraisers – your Parent Club or school could apply for a grant. There are many philanthropic and government organisations that offer cash grants for good causes. Our friend Mandy the Fundraising Whisperer has set up a new page on her website called Grants Space – a place to