Why do extracurriculars matter? If you’ve researched scholarship applications, you know extracurricular participation is important. Clubs, sports teams, and other extracurriculars are often valued as highly as test scores when all other factors are equal. Adolescence is a time of identity development, and participation in social, athletic, and academic organizations helps students become more well-rounded and mature. Keeping high school clubs running often requires fundraising, which is where Fund-Team.com can play a vital role.
Plan for a Mix of Fundraisers
Relying on a single fundraising method is risky for an obvious reason. If the fundraiser flops, so do your club’s prospects. We suggest planning several different fundraisers and including our online platform as a safe, low-effort way to accept donations from family and friends.
Fundraising Ideas to Consider
Sell Spirit Merch
Whether your team’s mascot is a panther or a bumblebee, brand some merch and start making sales. A local printing company will appreciate the business and may offer a discount. If no reasonably priced provider is available locally, many online options can help you create appealing and profitable merchandise to sell in a physical or online club store. If several clubs collaborate on this fundraiser, profits could grow significantly as sales increase.
Hold a Doggy Wash Day (Or Cars)
Car washes are a popular spring and summer fundraiser and can easily be modified into a dog wash event. The location should be secure for safety reasons, but this fundraiser is an excellent way for agricultural and community clubs to gain experience and build connections within the community. If you stick with the traditional car wash fundraiser, profits can be significant since expenses are minimal and labor is free.
Sell Treats
Take advantage of the local sweet tooth by organizing a bake sale! Prime locations for this fundraiser include school common areas, grocery store entrances, and community fairs or festivals. The idea of a food fundraiser can be taken a step further with discount card sales, a restaurant charity night, a plate supper fundraiser, and even a hamburger/hot dog sale.
Move for Funds
Pledge-based fundraising requires participants to contact family members and friends, document pledges, walk or run on the day of the event, and then circle back to supporters to collect on those pledges. This fundraiser often features a visual theme or centers around an activity related to the club’s purpose.
Accept Donations Virtually
Fund-Team.com is a fully online platform for requesting, accepting, and processing donations. Our system automatically sends donation requests to family members and friends via texts and emails. We also accept debit/credit card payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. Our commission is the lowest among similar platforms at just 5%. We deliver 80% of the funds immediately, with the remainder released once payments clear after 60 days.
Choose Fund-Team.com over other fundraising platforms for the best results, reduced risk, and a streamlined donation process.
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