From formal dinners, to silent auctions, to celebrity golf tournaments, many school fundraiser ideas are geared toward the adult crowd. But involving the kids in school fundraising events is a wonderful way to teach them a lesson in philanthropy and strengthen family ties.
Get creative with your next school fundraising event by engaging the entire family—from the tiniest tots to grandparents, and everyone in between. Try these 3 school fundraiser ideas to maximize the success and level of interaction for your next event.
1. New Twist on Silent Auctions
Silent auctions are a popular school fundraiser idea. But instead of hosting a formal dinner where sporting event tickets, vacation packages and other big-ticket items are auctioned off, put a new spin on your next silent auction event. Involve students along with their parents by hosting a less formal event.
Auction off school-related items: a pizza party for your child’s class, school sweatshirts and “principal for a day” privileges, for example. Leverage an audience response silent auction software system to maximize success.
2. Unique Spin on Golf Tournaments
Lots of schools and other organizations host charity golf events to raise money for their worthy causes. Break the mold by hosting a mini golf tournament that involves the whole family.
Incorporate interaction and inspire some friendly competition. Encourage golfers and spectators to vote on who they think will win the tournament and which grade level will have the lower combined score.
3. Different Kind of Formal Dinner/Dance
Think outside the box the next time you’re considering a formal dinner/dance for a school fundraiser. How about a father/daughter or mother/son event instead? Or better yet, invite the entire family to put on their dancing shoes and join in.
Let your guests provide the entertainment factor for the night. Consider hosting a family talent show or dance competition during the event and allow guests to vote on the winners.
What other typical school fundraiser ideas could be flipped to involve the whole family?
I get your point and I am glad that you came in to this nice idea. Yes as kid’s undergo with this experience they will tend to notice and realize the true value of life- That is to love each and every one, you can show your love to others by means of helping them-.
Absolutely, and having children get involved demonstrates a true sense of community when they are young, and hopefully, they will continue to be involved with nonprofits in their later years.