Creative Fundraising

Our world is changing more dramatically now than ever before, and with it come many influences in our behavior, which in turn affects all aspects of our society.   With the depletion of the ozone layer, outdoor play for children has become more risky, as overexposure to the sun increases the risk of skin cancer.  Shade4Schools Inc., www.shade4schools.com, has responded to this situation by offering a strategic fundraising program that enables schools to raise funds directly for the purpose of purchasing shade structures.  Shade structures protect children from harsh uv rays of the sun, allowing children a safe cool environment while at play outdoors.

Targeted fundraising - To make fundraisers more interesting, schools could try and create the fundraiser around the intended purchase or use of funds.  As in the case of the fundraiser offered by Shade4Schools, where the program is tailored on a donation based program which has a shorter timeline as funds are raised exclusively 100% directed to the purchase of the shade structure.  Fundraising kits are available at www.shade4schools.com.

Cause Fundraising - Another good fundraiser could be centered around a specific cause, e.g. raising funds for the refurbishment of a run down dog shelter.

Environmental Fundraising - Tree planting with volunteer support based fundraising helps to raise awareness on conservation and environmental needs.

School trips Fundraising - Field trip fundraising can be made more interesting by centering the fundraiser on graphical maps and images of the destination, raising funds one mile at a time.

Healthy Fundraising - Cookie dough fundraisers always a popular item, can be altered to include a healthy cookie alternative by using oatmeal.  Offering healthy cookies will increase parental support as they prefer the healthier alternative snack for their children.

Personal mementos -  Fundraisers centered around mementos capturing memorable art made by children are another interesting form of fundraising.

Corporate fundraising - More companies today are seeking ways to get involved in community driven projects to give back to their communities.  Shade4Schools fundraiser has a corporate sponsorship kit that enables schools to approach corporations to donate funds for shade structures, with the option of the company’s embossed logo on top for publicity purposes.