Spirit gear has always been a great way to bring community together around school pride, but selling spirit wear is often left as an afterthought for parent teacher organizations. This school year, get ahead of the game and create a strategy that helps your parent teacher organization profit from ...

School fundraising is the perfect way to engage students, families, and the community while raising money for a great cause. However, some fundraisers are more successful than others. Choosing high profit fundraisers for schools can make a huge difference. Whether you’re in charge of organizing ...

Running a successful school fundraiser may sound easy, but you can encounter unexpected challenges-- especially if you’ve never run one before.  Thankfully, fundraising for your school can be easy (and fun!) with the right team, planning and helpful resources like Booster. When you do it right, ...

In a world where practically anyone can raise funds for anything online, fundraising has exponentially grown. Popular crowdfunding companies like GoFundMe have especially sky-rocketed in popularity.  But when it comes to school fundraising, is it better to go with a crowdfunding platform or a ...

In an increasingly digital world, more and more social and personal interactions are happening online. The world of fundraising is no different, with virtual events becoming ever more popular because of either convenience or safety concerns. Fortunately, school fundraising can still bring people ...

Imagine raising funds for your school without ever leaving your house. That’s the beauty of online fundraising! When done right, online fundraising brings your community together and helps your school thrive. Online fundraisers can be just as successful as traditional fundraisers. Anyone, anywhere ...

  Your school is doing great work, but you know you could be doing more if you had the funding you need for additional programs and services. That’s why you’re focused on fundraising – you want to help your faculty, staff, and students have the resources they need to grow and learn.  However, ...

Thousands of companies offer generous corporate matching-gift programs⁠—many of which match employee donations to schools and other educational institutions. These corporate giving initiatives allow donors to stretch their gifts even further without having to reach back into their own wallets. This ...

Fundraisers are key to helping schools tap into each student’s full potential. Whether the school needs new software for the media center, curriculum tools for teachers, or updated playground equipment, planning and executing a successful fundraiser can make a real difference in students’ lives. ...

From the very first day of school, as young students hug their teachers and find new friends, the primary school years are some of the most memorable for families. It’s a time when parents enjoy volunteering in their Parent Teacher Association or Organization (PTA/O) and experience the fun ...

A motivational kickoff for your fundraising campaign can be the key to getting students, volunteers and teachers excited and engaged. So what’s the secret to a great fundraiser kickoff? Here are some tips on how to make the best one possible. What is a fundraiser kickoff? A kickoff event is how ...

Healthy school fundraisers raise much-needed funds for schools while simultaneously offering students the chance to improve their lives in the process!  Whether you are getting students active, teaching them lessons that build character, or bringing them together to strengthen community spirit, any ...

At Boosterthon, we talk a lot about how to make school fundraisers organized, unique, and fun. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to the donations. Fundraisers wouldn’t be much without the generous donors who are willing to donate to your school.  So, how can you make sure those donations ...

Fresh air, sunshine and smiles go well together, making the outdoors the perfect setting for your next big school fundraiser! Get inspired with these outdoor school fundraising ideas and host your school's most memorable fundraiser yet! Outdoor School Fundraising Ideas: Fun Run - Transform your ...

Elementary school fundraisers are a vital part of the education ecosystem. Not only does fundraising bring in much needed money for things like enrichment programs and campus improvements, but it also creates amazing memories for both volunteers and students. Take it from us - we have a lot of ...

You want to be a great leader! The right action plan for parent teacher associations can set you up for success from the very beginning, but it can be tricky and overwhelming to nail down a year-long action plan. The steps below will give you everything you need to get started on another successful ...

Determining your fundraising goals is one of the most important steps in school fundraising. Having clear goals - including what funds will be used for and how much you need - makes it much easier for PTAs/PTOs to plan and execute their fundraising events. So how exactly do you figure out what to ...

School volunteers are the backbone of any successful fundraiser. But getting and keeping great school volunteers can be the mystery of the ages.  One of the best ways to make sure you have enough school volunteers from year to year is to keep the great volunteers you already have. A great way to do ...

Did you know schools in the U.S. are underfunded by up to $150 billion annually? If that’s not enough to convince you of the increasing importance of school fundraising, consider the array of benefits of school fundraising that go well beyond school budgetary needs: School fundraising can help ...

Are school fundraising companies worth it? PTA/O Presidents often find themselves making difficult decisions. One of those is whether to hire a company to help with the school fundraiser or to recruit a multitude of volunteers and go it alone.  Skipping the school fundraising company can feel like ...

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or a newbie, last minute panic is a common fear, especially if you’re unsure how to advertise a fundraiser. Will everything go off without a hitch? Will people actually show up, participate and most importantly, DONATE?!  Calm Last Minute Panic by Knowing How to ...

School fundraising can play an important role in helping school administrators provide quality education for the students they serve. Unfortunately, many schools across the country are underfunded and desperately need community support which can come from hosting school fundraisers. School ...

Ahhhh, summer. Those long days, outdoor adventures, and beautiful nights are here. You survived the end-of-year rat race, and now you’re ready for some well-deserved relaxation. So go ahead and put your feet up! But as crucial as it is to have a break, did you know summer can be a great time to get ...

Unequal, insufficient funding for U.S. schools has long driven the need for fundraising efforts to supplement school budgets. But unless you’re an education worker, PTA/PTO leader, or seasoned parent volunteer, you may not know that the importance of fundraising goes well beyond school budgeting. ...

If you’ve ever volunteered at your school’s PTA/PTO, you know the difference good planning makes. With so many responsibilities to juggle, it can be tempting to fly by the seat of your pants and hope for the best. Even if it makes money, a poorly planned school fundraiser can do more damage than ...

Virtually all schools depend on fundraising to support their budgets. School fundraisers provide much-needed funds to support students’ education and extracurriculars, not to mention opportunities for fun and community bonding. But school fundraising also requires a lot of work, traditionally ...

If you work in a school or have school-aged kids, then you understand the importance of fundraising. The benefits of school fundraising go well beyond supplementing the school’s budget for things like field trips, enrichment programs, and facilities upgrades. When done right, school fundraisers ...

Boosterthon knows that having an engaged, enthusiastic, contributing pool of parent volunteers can make an enormous impact on your PTA and school. But what's the easiest method to recruit great volunteers? Create a Parent Volunteer Form. A Parent Volunteer Form can help collect the information you ...

As a K12 fundraising leader, no doubt, you’re on the lookout for the best ways to earn extra cash for your school. Scrolling through blog posts and fundraising tips, you have probably come across employer matching gift programs.  Employer gift matching is profitable, but it can sometimes feel like ...

Should we host a fundraiser at all this school year? Many parent groups and administrators asked themselves this question back in August and even continue to do so today. With potential job insecurity in communities and the disruption to the normal learning environment, should schools even host a ...

When my children’s school shuttered in March, the President and Vice President of our Parent Volunteer Association were adamant about maintaining a sense of community among students and families while social distancing. They came up with a virtual Spirit Week that they hosted on the PVA Facebook ...

At Boosterthon, we believe your students deserve the best educational experience possible. That’s why we’ve created a hassle-free fundraiser that raises schools 70% more funds than their previous fundraiser. But once the hard part of raising funds is over, your PTA/O still has to figure out the ...

Each year, Boosterthon teachers create a team nickname for their class. It helps set the week apart, makes our program more exciting, and unites classes together under a new, voted name. Sometimes the names rhyme, sometimes they use alliteration (“Peter’s Penguins”) and sometimes they’re just plain ...

 As a PTA/PTO leader, you probably have lots of ambitious goals for the year. (And if you haven't yet clarified your organization’s goals, check out our blog post on the topic). But in order to get things done, you’ll need the help of some committed volunteers. And let’s be honest, being a ...

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and spring has officially sprung. With the anticipation of summer just around the corner comes one final, big hoorah for your school- Field Day. When executed correctly, Field Day can be one of the most exciting days of the school year for ...

Over the years, we’ve seen that families who get the most pledges usually do so by asking LOTS of people in their social network. They’ve discovered that friends and family are more than eager to support your student and your school. You just have to ask! A good old fashioned phone call is still ...

Let’s face it: The duties of a PTA or PTO President can be overwhelming and a little nerve-wracking, especially if you’re new. Hundreds of parents are looking to you to make sound decisions on behalf of their children’s education. Not least of these is this question: How are we going to raise money ...

Why fundraise? It happens every year. An elementary school sends an email announcing its next fundraiser, causing many parents to wonder, “Why do we need to fundraise at all? How do school fundraisers work?” They’re valid questions and ones that are not universally understood. But as the think tank ...

 "But what happens to the Fun Run in the case of rain, snow, or cold?" We hear that question quite a bit. That's why we developed one of the most exciting fundraising programs ever: the Booster Glow Run. The Glow Run transforms your gym into a glowing neon celebration complete with rope lights, ...