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How to Properly Evaluate Your School Fundraising Campaign

After a school fundraising campaign, ask yourself questions like, “Did it work well?”, “Did it achieve its primary objective?”, and “Why it did or didn’t work out the way you intended?”.

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What Can I Sell to Raise Money for My School?

Raising money for a school is tough. Deciding what to sell that will excite people enough for them to buy is even tougher. Here are some ideas for things you can sell, and maybe get a little inspiration for your own ideas.

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How Do I Start a School Fundraiser?

If you want to help your school kick off a fundraising drive and don’t have a clue, you must have asked yourself, ‘how do I start a fundraiser?’ In this blog post, we will provide you with the necessary information you need to tackle your school fundraiser as a first-timer.

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How Can I Fundraise Over the Summer or Back to School?

Summertime means most donors are focusing on their vacations, meaning your school needs to come up with creative ways to fundraise at this time of the year. We have put together a list of summer fundraiser ideas to show your community how to mix fun with making a difference.

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How Do You Increase Alumni Giving Participation?

Statistics indicate that alumni giving has sharply declined for over two-thirds of universities and colleges. With this [worrying] information in mind, how do you increase alumni giving participation? Read on as we give you ideas on how to increase alumni donations to your school.

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How to make headlines with your school fundraisers

It is no secret that fundraisers are a fantastic way of raising revenue for schools. It is also an opportunity for students to get involved, learn about teamwork, and reconnect with alumni. As a bonus, fundraisers boost the school spirit in the process. Perhaps more importantly, the funds raised from such drives are a significant […]

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What is the best way to collect donations online?

We all appreciate things that make life easier for us, and technology has done exactly that. Allowing donors to contribute online makes it easy and convenient for them- whether they live within your school’s locality or overseas.

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Creative Ways to Thank Donors

Most donors receive their thank you’s in an email or a generic letter once their gift is received. However, you can get creative in your appreciation and make the donors feel special for their contributions.

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How Do I Choose a Fundraising Platform?

In this era of technology, there are plenty of choices when selecting a digital fundraising platform. Picking the right one is one of the most critical decisions your school can make.

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How do you politely ask for donations for school fundraisers?

Using polite words and gestures when asking for donations for your school fundraisers is essential to helping you gain the trust of your donors. Always be polite and courteous in your messaging and communication before, during, and after the fundraiser.

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