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Feelgood Fundraising
There are fundraisers that offer more than ‘just’ money. These can be the very best fundraisers around! Events can create connections...
What should we have at our small school spring fair?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community on what rides and stalls to run at a small school fair: Speak to your rides supplier as they are really knowledgeable and I've found that they give good advice.
25 All-Time Best Fundraising Ideas
Here we explore the 25 best fundraising ideas commonly run by Australian schools and club volunteers. A lot of these have stood the test of time!
Does anyone have advice on using online canteen order systems?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community about using online canteen ordering systems: We use Flexischools and are approx 70% cashless on orders.
Human Hungry Hungry Hippo
Cool Fundraising Ideas Some of you may have seen the short video clip (it went viral) of the ‘human hungry...
What fundraiser should we run on election day?
Here are some ideas from our Facebook community on what fundraiser to run on election day: A few of our community suggested something aimed at kids - jumping castle, lucky dips, show bags, lolly bags, face painting.
How do you approach major chain stores for donations?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community on how to approach major chain stores for donations: Go armed with a letterhead request. A lot of stores require it for accounting. Be prepared but POLITE for knockbacks.
Do you have any suggestions for alternatives to a Father’s Day stall?
Here are some ideas for alternative Father's day fundraisers from our Facebook community: Last year we did a BBQ breakfast. Early Friday morning before school. We plan on doing it again. Lots of notice hopefully so dad's can start a little late that morning.
What can you use to host virtual meetings?
Here are some ideas from our Facebook community on how to host virtual meetings: Zoom is fantastic. Let's those who want to use a camera do so, otherwise you can just listen in and not be seen (for those that are multitasking who don't want everyone seeing they are also folding laundry!)
Signup Zone and the Fundraising Directory | Joint Announcement
We are delighted to announce that the agreement for the Fundraising Directory to acquire Signup Zone has been finalised! The transition will occur in early January 2019.
Do you have any advice for coordinating a primary school fete?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community on coordinating a primary school fete: PLAN! Plan what should happen and when by, who is responsible etc. Plan what needs to happen in the week/day before. Plan for the day and make sure everyone knows what they are doing and when... don't just wing it.
Fete Photo Competition
A great idea is to run a photo competition - all people need to do is upload a photo of your event to social media and tag the event. It's both an opportunity to drum up creative sponsorship plus encourage your community to take fun photos!