Fundraising Ideas for Schools & PTAs

We’ve created dozens of posts on fundraising ideas that PTAs, PTOs, and schools can use to fundraise for their clubs and causes. 

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Latest Fundraising Ideas

10 Creative And Low Cost Fundraisers For Teachers

10 Creative And Low Cost Fundraisers For Teachers

These fundraising ideas are off the beaten path, but they’re guaranteed to interest your students and their families—and they don’t cost much to organize, either! Learn how to host a battle of the bands, a balloon raffle, and more from the Future Fund team.

How to Run a Pledge Campaign

How to Run a Pledge Campaign

What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next pledge campaign succeed? Learn all about setting up and running a pledge campaign here, with help from the Future Fund team.

10 Fundraisers You Can Run Without Volunteers

10 Fundraisers You Can Run Without Volunteers

Fundraising activities that don’t need too many volunteers are easier to organize and run. Check out this list of ideas from the Future Fund team, including online options like pet photo contests and in-person events like restaurant fundraisers!

How to Run a Fundraising Dinner

How to Run a Fundraising Dinner

What should you do to make your PTA or PTO’s next fundraising dinner succeed? Find out how to plan and run a fundraising dinner here, with help from the Future Fund team.

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A Thon Fundraising Ideas

A-Thon Fundraisers

Fun and friendly fundraising competitions!

Academic fundraising ideas

Academic Fundraisers

Fundraising ideas centered around academics.

Activity & Fitness Fundraising Ideas

Activity & Fitness Fundraisers

See fundraising in motion!

Art & Music Fundraising Ideas

Arts & Music Fundraisers

Arts-based fundraising ideas.

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Elementary School

Fundraisng ideas perfect for elementary students.

Food-based fundraising ideas

Food Fundraisers

Fundraisers that fill your fridge (and your wallet!)

Fundraiser Guides

Fundraising Guides

In-depth and step-by-step fundraising guides.

High-School fundraising ideas

High-School Fundraisers

Perfect for older students.

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Holiday Fundraisers

Fundraising ideas themed around holidays.

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Seasonal Fundraisers

Fundraisers perfect for every season of the year!

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