Reader Questions
Here are some of our most popular and helpful reader questions (and their answers!) from our community the Fundraising Whisperer Facebook Page.
What do you charge stall holders for a school fete?
Reader question: What does everyone charge stall holders for a school fete? I’ve heard conflicting numbers so am open to...
Should we have a petting zoo at our next Fete?
Reader question: We are considering having a petting zoo at our next Fete. Please share your thoughts and any past...
Help – I need fresh ideas for a Trivia night alternative!
Reader question: I’m a member of a CFA auxiliary and we normally do a trivia night every second year. (We...
Establishing a Corporate Social Responsibility Program
There are countless definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility program (CSR) but a common way of seeing CSR is as a...
Has anyone got advice for serving nachos as a fundraising stall?
Reader question: Looking for suggestions and advice from those who have done nachos as a fundraising stall. We will have...
Has anyone had success with the gambling & community benefit grant?
Reader question: Has anyone been successful in receiving the gambling & community benefit grant? How many times had you applied...
School Bag/ Mudroom Organising System
I recently made a school bag organiser (I’ve wanted one for ages!) and posted these pictures to a couple of...
What encouraging words would inspire parents to volunteer?
Reader question: I have to do a speech to parents very soon and those opportunities don’t come up very often...
How does your P&Cs structure its AGM?
Reader question: I’d really appreciate knowing how other P&Cs run and how they vary between schools. Things I’d like to...
We need to do one large fundraiser for the year – what is the best option?
Reader question: The school council has told us to stop doing little fundraisers through the year and just do one...
Does anyone have any last minute and successful fundraising ideas?
Reader question: Does anyone have any tips on any last minute and successful fundraising ideas? Here are some ideas from...
Organising a Trivia Night
Trivia Night Planning Guide “Hold a trivia night” they said, “it’ll be fun” they said … But I jest. Holding...