What’s Your Perfect School Fundraising Theme?

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What’s Your Perfect School Fundraising Theme?

Discover an event theme for your next fundraiser that resonates with your school and energizes your students! Will it be Super Mario? Olympics? Camping? Food-Related? The possibilities are endless! Take our quiz to find your perfect match.

Other than collecting donations, what's the primary motivation behind your fundraiser?

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Celebrating our school's diversity

Enhancing students' love for reading

Making learning fun

Engaging students in fun activities

What type of activities resonate most with your students?

Dances and other group events

Interacting with teachers and staff during assemblies and other events

Getting outside and playing games

Performances and guest speakers

Which decorations would best fit your school's style?

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Vibrant setups representing various cultures

Whimsical backdrops from popular children's tales

Adventure-inspired decor like tents, trees, and trails

Dynamic setups for games or disco balls for dancing

What incentive would likely drive more donations?

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Student shout-out in announcements

Principal does something fun, like getting turned into a human sundae

A special experience like a day out in nature or a simulated camping experience in school

An inter-class game tournament, dance-off, or silly string battle

What vibe do you want to set for the fundraiser?

Fun/Funny - lots of food incentives, silly videos, and interaction with the mascot

Magical - creating a whimsical atmosphere with decoration and special experiences like "camping" in the gym

Adventure - lots of energy and outdoor activities

Energetic Competition - whole school involvement with fun competition between classes or grades

What type of event are your planning to host?

Fun Run or Jog-Athon

Read-Athon

Dance-Athon

Cash Drive / Penny War

What's your fundraiser donation goal range?

$5k-$10k

$10k-$20k

$20k-$30k

Over $30k

Sports Mania

Your school's vibrant energy would perfectly match a Sports Mania theme! Think mini-Olympics or a school-wide sports day. Organize class vs class games, invite local athletes for pep talks, and let every student showcase their skills in different sports competitions. Game on!

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Game On!

It's all fun and games with a Game On! theme. Channeling the joy and nostalgia of classic board and video games, transform your school into a live version of Super Mario's Mushroom Kingdom or the colorful trails of Candyland. Host fun challenges, set up interactive game stations, and let students embark on quests and adventures as they hit their donation milestones.

Learn how to host a Super Mario Fundraiser!

Camping Adventure Read-Athon

Gather around the campfire and dive into tales of adventure with a Camping Adventure Read-Athon. Let students explore the wonders of literature in cozy tent setups, with s'mores snacks, and accompanied by the gentle ambiance of "bonfires" - use paper and fake candles to give the effect. Pair up with fun activities like storytelling from teachers and staff, nature crafts, and event a story nature trail around your school.

More fresh ideas for your School Read-Athon!

Dr. Seuss Read-Athon

Oh, the places you'll go with a Dr. Seuss-themed Read-a-thon! Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd gives you the perfect opportunity to fuse fun with reading during National Reading Month. Dive into the whimsical world of Seuss with these activities:

Dr. Seuss Spirit Week: Each day can be themed around a specific Dr. Seuss book. Think "Crazy Hat Day" for "The Cat in the Hat" or "Wacky Wednesday".
Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge: Create a Bingo Style card filled with Dr. Seuss reading challenges. Examples could include "Read a book with a rhyming title" or "Find a book with an animal as the main character".
Character Parade: Let the students dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character and parade around the school or classroom.
Themed Reading Corners: Designate reading corners with Dr. Seuss book themes. A "Lorax" corner could be filled with plush truffula trees, while a "Green Eggs and Ham" corner could be decorated in green.
Incentives: Spice things up with some Seuss-inspired incentives. Imagine the excitement of having green eggs and ham with the principal! Or perhaps a "Horton Hears a Who" listening session with fun ear props.
Guest Reading Sessions: Invite guest readers to come in and read Dr. Seuss books. They could even dress as the character from the book they’re reading.

Remember, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Galactic Dance-Athon

Let the cosmos inspire your school's next fundraiser, creating an out-of-this-world experience for all participants. Here's how this interstellar theme can come to life:

Stellar Decor: Transform your gym or dance area into a cosmic wonderland. Think twinkling stars, hanging planets, and maybe even a makeshift UFO DJ booth!
Galaxy Dress Code: Encourage students to wear space-themed attire. Glittery star headbands, alien antennas, or astronaut suits could be some of the outfits of the day.
Starlit Challenges: Introduce dance challenges inspired by cosmic phenomena. 'Meteor Shower Quickstep' or the 'Black Hole Breakdown' can get students moving in creative ways.
Cosmic Snack Bar: Offer galaxy-themed refreshments. Think star-shaped cookies, planet pops, or even blue "alien" punch.
Photo Booth: Create a space-themed photo booth with props like alien masks, astronaut helmets, and ray guns. Capture memories among the stars!
Space Jam Playlist: Compile a playlist of space-themed songs, from classics like "Rocket Man" by Elton John to newer hits like "Walking on Air" by Katy Perry.
Special Appearances: Perhaps the school mascot dresses as an alien or an astronaut, dropping by for some epic dance-offs!

Food Fiesta Fundraiser!

Kids LOVE food. It's that simple. So make your next event Nacho-Average with these yummy tips!

Food Fest + Taste Tickets: Sell tickets that can be exchanged for sample-sized portions of dishes at a fun after school event with dishes from lcoal restaurants.
Food Incentives - Meet your school donation goal and the principal gets turned into a human sundae, ceasar salad, or dunked in Kool-Aid!
Live Cooking Demonstrations: Have local chefs or even talented parents showcase their culinary skills live during a fun assembly at kick-off or after your event - whether's thats a Fun Run, Walk-Athon, Cook-Athon, etc.