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BACK TO SCHOOL OFFICE FUNDRAISERS
Giving back to the community
For back-to-school fundraising to help local schools and/or teachers, consider a mix of classic and creative ideas. Options include a bake sale with a twist, a raffle with donated prizes, or a "dress down" day with a small entry fee. You could also organize a team challenge like a step competition or a virtual run/walk. Donation-based fundraisers like a "penny drive" or a "brown bag lunch" day can also be effective.
Classic & Simple:
Bake Sale: Recruit colleagues to bake and sell treats, or organize an online bake sale with pre-orders and delivery.
Raffle: Collect donated prizes from local businesses and sell raffle tickets.
Dress Down Day: Allow employees to dress casually for a small fee.
Penny Drive: Collect spare change in designated containers throughout the office.
Brown Bag Lunch Day: Encourage employees to bring their lunch and donate the money they would have spent on eating out.
Donation-Based Fundraisers: Set up a donation box for a specific cause or partner with a local charity.
Team-Based & Engaging:
Step Challenge: Organize a friendly competition where teams or individuals track their steps and donate based on their progress.
Virtual Run/Walk: Participants track their miles and collect pledges for each mile completed.
Office Olympics: Organize fun, low-cost games for teams to compete in, charging a small entry fee.
Basket Auction: Departments can create and donate themed baskets for auction.
Trivia Night: Host a trivia competition with a small entry fee and prizes.
Creative & Unique:
Candy Grams: Sell candy grams with personalized messages for colleagues.
Matching Gifts: Take advantage of corporate matching gift programs to double donations.
Online Auction: Utilize an online auction platform to sell donated items or experiences.
Restaurant Night: Partner with a local restaurant for a fundraising night where a percentage of sales are donated.
Talent Show: Encourage colleagues to showcase their talents (singing, dancing, etc.) for an entrance fee.
Tips for Success:
Set a goal: Determine how much money you want to raise and choose fundraising activities that align with your goal.
Promote your fundraiser: Use email, posters, and social media to spread the word.
Involve employees: Encourage participation from all levels of the organization.
Make it fun: Choose activities that are engaging and enjoyable for everyone.
Track your progress: Keep everyone updated on how much money has been raised.
Say thank you: Express gratitude to everyone who participated and donated.
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