Traditional school fundraisers send children door-to-door selling things like wrapping paper and chocolate bars to everyone they know. Not only is this inefficient, but also pupils and schools typically have to pay a good portion of the money to the supplier of the products sold. Crowdfunding is a much more effective alternative. Pupils and schools can make far more from their efforts and keep the funds they raise, as GoFundMe is free.
GoFundMe’s social sharing tools make it easy for schools to spread the word via social media with the click of a button. Schools can quickly and easily raise the money they need for programmes and projects — and pupils participate in service learning. Schools can begin withdrawing funds as soon as the fundraiser starts receiving donations. There are no penalties for not reaching your goal, and you can choose your own deadline.
Field trips, summer learning programmes, study abroad and enrichment programmes are often costly — but they’re also an ideal fit for crowdfunding because your needs are so well defined.
A large number of pupils are involved in sports and athletic clubs. Booster clubs are formed to help coordinate events and raise money for the equipment and supplies pupil-athletes’ needs. A great way to raise funds is to have parents create a crowdfunding fundraiser that outlines the club’s needs.
Proms and other special school events come with a price tag — decorations, food, entertainment and prize giveaways add up. Coordinate with those in charge of planning the event and come up with a creative crowdfunding fundraiser to make your plans come to life. Pupils can really make these events special and fun without dipping into the school treasury.
Classrooms often make use of laptops and tablets — for reading textbooks, doing homework, accommodating pupil learning needs and more. If you want to upgrade or expand your capacity in this area, start a crowdfunding fundraiser and make it happen.
Supporting humanitarian causes is a key component of service learning — one that teaches pupils about compassion and the value of helping others.
If a teacher, pupil or other community members who is important to your school passes away, honour that person by starting a scholarship fund in their name (with the permission of the person’s family, of course).
No need to waste time trying to figure out how to raise funds for that important school event, class trip or worthy cause. GoFundMe is here to provide you with the best crowdfunding platform and unique fundraising ideas to help and support you and your school along the way. If you haven’t already launched your school fundraiser, create one today.
Note: if you’re 12 or younger, please have a parent or guardian start your GoFundMe. If you’re between 13 and 17, please get your parent or guardian’s permission to start an account.
While many primary school fundraisers focus on meeting a school’s financial needs, consider using a crowdfunding fundraiser to give back instead. Launching a charitable crowdfunding fundraiser can provide amazing opportunities for personal growth. Teachers can use online fundraising as opportunities to engage students and encourage them to cultivate compassion inside and outside the classroom.
If your child is an animal lover or concerned about endangered species, set up a crowdfunding fundraiser to help protect a species, preserve a habitat or protect wild lands.
Teachers who want to encourage empathy in pupils should consider starting a crowdfunding fundraiser with their classes. This can be a great educational experience that helps students be proactive about the injustice they see in the world.
Hold a fundraiser in your auditorium and invite parents or families to participate in a quiz-show contest.
Organise a waste reduction project — for example, an e-waste drive where supporters donate money to your fundraiser and, in return, you pick up and safely recycle their electronic waste.
Organise a “coffeehouse” event encouraging children to put themselves out there and express themselves creatively.
Ask your class to gather pledges in a read-a-thon fundraising event.
Children are the future and, by instilling compassion in them, we help find hope for a better tomorrow for people, animals and communities around the world. If you haven’t already started a fundraiser with your children or pupils, get together with them, pick a cause they’re passionate about and start giving back by launching a fundraiser today.
Note: to create a GoFundMe account, you must be at least 13 years old and have your parent or guardian’s permission.
It can be challenging to come up with fresh fundraising ideas that excite both pupils and parents. The start of the school year can be an incredibly busy time and parents who have spent money on school supplies and clothes may be reluctant to spend even more on a fundraiser — but raising money early on can give you resources to last throughout your academic year.
Preteen pupils are often eager to socialise with classmates outside of school and fundraising dances provide an opportunity to do so while benefitting your cause.
Here’s how to set up a tie-dye booth:
If your secondary school fundraising fundraiser benefits a construction project or other upgrade to your facilities, brainstorm ways you can raise money by letting students contribute a handprint, quote or some other artistic flourish to the building.
Here’s how to organise a cake-decorating contest.
From Scrabble to Catchphrase to Jeopardy!, there are dozens of options for group games that help expand vocabularies and keep pupils entertained.
For many people, secondary school is a difficult time — an awkward in-between period in which pupils struggle to adjust to bodily changes as well as increased responsibility and freedom. But middle school fundraisers can actually be constructive projects that make this new territory less threatening for pupils. By organising a crowdfunding fundraiser that features events that allow children to socialise and express their creativity, you help them become more confident young people while raising money for the school. If you haven’t already, launch a school fundraiser today.
Note: to create a GoFundMe account, you must be at least 13 years old and have your parent or guardian’s permission.
It isn’t uncommon for private schools to have a large and active philanthropic programme that requires pupils and families to make contributions of time and money. For example, families may be required to volunteer a specific number of service hours to the school. Service learning builds community, encourages compassion and helps instill a sense of ownership and pride. As part of these efforts, pupils and parents can use crowdfunding to help finance clubs, sports, community service projects or add to the school’s endowment or the general fund.
Whether you’re a parent on the school’s fundraising committee or a pupil involved in a community service project, crowdfunding can help you reach your goals. Along with crowdfunding, many schools organise offline fundraising events, which can help boost awareness and encourage involvement.
Encourage students to be citizens of the world. Climate change and regional conflicts have created huge waves of refugees globally.
Often, a school’s fundraising committee dedicates a fair amount of time and resources toward raising money for financial aid. Private schools offer scholarships and discounted tuition to students whose families can’t afford to pay the full cost of tuition.
Depending on your school’s extracurricular budget, participating in a school sport may require fundraising for things like uniforms, field maintenance and repair, coaches’ salaries, travel to tournaments, equipment and more. Pupil-athletes welcome the opportunity to raise funds for their athletic programmes. Whatever the team’s needs are, crowdfunding can help make the season a smashing success.
To start a friendly competition between pupils, faculty and parents, organise a cook-off to display cooking or baking skills.
As a play on the movie March of the Penguins, hold a school-wide march. This works especially well for environmentalist clubs or pupils interested in protecting and preserving the environment.
Host a social gathering for parents and their children by organising an outdoor movie fundraising event.
No need to waste time figuring out how to go about raising funds for your school event, class trip, programme, club or worthy cause. Get the ball rolling with a crowdfunding fundraiser on GoFundMe — because it has a 0% platform fee, you get to keep more of the funds your raise. We also offer a wealth of free resources and unique fundraising ideas. If you haven’t already launched your school fundraiser, create your fundraiser today.
Note: to create a GoFundMe account, you must be at least 13 years old and have your parent or guardian’s permission.
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