{"id":33,"date":"2013-12-05T14:29:19","date_gmt":"2013-12-05T14:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pay4schoolstuff.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2014-10-21T16:26:46","modified_gmt":"2014-10-21T16:26:46","slug":"out-of-the-box-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pay4schoolstuff.com\/blog\/out-of-the-box-fundraising-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Out Of The Box Fundraising Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year again. And by \u201cthat time\u201d we mean \u2026 the beginning. Time to brush off the cobwebs, sweep off the dust, and get off to a fresh start.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We know that fundraising is one of the biggest endeavors that our PTO and PTA partners undertake on a yearly basis, and we\u2019re here to help! Not only can we make managing your paperwork and funds easy-as-pie<\/a> (no seriously, we can!), but we\u2019ve got a few out of the box ideas that will make your next fundraiser the talk of the town.<\/p>\n

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1. Curb Appeal<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to help the neighborhood decorate! This activity keeps everyone in town on their toes, and can definitely spur some friendly competition. Gather together a few dozen pink flamingos (or perhaps some other type of seasonal lawn ornaments – gnomes or reindeer, anyone?) and get your first round of participants to donate a sum of money to \u201clandscape\u201d someone else\u2019s yard. When you arrive at the designated person\u2019s home, they\u2019ll have the option to provide another donation to have the goodies \u201creplanted.\u201d The only catch is that to \u201creplant\u201d the item, they\u2019ve got to donate at least $1 more than what it cost to \u201cplant\u201d it in their yard. See how many times you can get the decorations \u201creplanted\u201d around town and then pack them away to reuse next year, or – in the spirit of silly irony – award them to whoever donated the most to have them replanted!<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Penny Wars<\/strong><\/p>\n

This competition can be started at the beginning of the year (school or calendar) and kept going for as long as you deem fit! Set up is easy, and there\u2019s little-to-no overhead cost. Just make sure you\u2019re ready to count a lot of change at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To begin, get together a container for each team (which can be split up by grade, classroom, homeroom, etc) and mark it clearly. From there, the goal is that the team with the most <\/span>pennies<\/span> wins. However, team totals can be thrown off by having any other denomination of money (from nickles to hundred dollar bills!) thrown into the mix. For example, if a team has 100 pennies and a one dollar bill, their total is 0. But if they have 101 pennies and a one dollar bill, then their team total is one. And yes, their total can get negative.<\/span><\/p>\n


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At the end of the competition, the winning team can get a prize, a special party (who doesn\u2019t love a pizza party?) or they can choose a charity to donate a certain percentage of the winnings to in honor of the entire group!<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Karaoke Idol<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to show off your vocal stylings! Ask a local restaurant, skating rink, or other facility that has A\/V equipment (or is known for having a great karaoke night!) to donate a couple of hours of off-peak time for your group to have a karaoke sing-off. Get a few \u201ccelebrity\u201d guest judges (the school principal, the President of the PTO, the high school mascot) to give their scores as contestants work the mic. Funds can be raised either by buying tickets in advance or at the door, paying an entry fee to be a contestant, or both. And who knows – maybe your town or group really will be harboring the next big thing!<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Spend It To Make It<\/strong><\/p>\n

This approach is a bit different, but hear us out! It\u2019s <\/span>The Apprentice<\/span> meets <\/span>Shark Tank<\/span>, and nothing gets creative juices flowing better than a little bit of friendly competition. To enter the \u201cSpend It To Make It\u201d Challenge teams (or individuals willing to be randomly partnered up) must pay an entry fee. On the day of the event give each team a set amount of cash and challenge them to turn that cash into even more by spending it on supplies to create their own fundraisers\u2026 in one day. For example, $10 could buy a team soap and sponges to get a car wash going, or enough lemonade mix to hydrate the whole town.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Hire-A-Hand<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have leaves that need raking, snow that needs shoveling, or a lawn that needs to be mowed? Well, hire a hand! Raffle off volunteers who are willing to provide certain handy-man (and lady!) services during the year. This is something the whole family can get involved in too, not just parents. Younger kids (with their parents\u2019 permission and supervision, of course!) can be \u201chired\u201d to help wash a car in the summer, or give the neighbor\u2019s pooch a bath.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And, of course, any time there is someone or a team to sign up, an entry fee to be paid, funds to be matched, community businesses to donate time and\/or money, or any data or payments to organize, collect, or process, Pay4SchoolStuff.com<\/a> provides the customizable platform and database to help your organization\u2014easily, conveniently, and securely.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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