hool Fundraising Ideas - Anderson's · FUNDRAISING! School fundraising can be quite a chore, so we have made it easier for you with these fast and profitable ideas. All of these fun

School Fundraising Ideas

Take the work out of

FUNDRAISING!

School fundraising can be quite a chore, so we have made it easier for you with

these fast and profitable ideas. All of these fun ideas work for Homecoming, Prom,

sports events, and everything in between. Students, parents, and alumni will love these great products and your school will make a

nice profit along the way.

Anderson’s has everything you need for fundraising including:• Spirit gear and apparel

• School store items• Banners to promote fundraisers

• Pink Out items• Gifts

andersons.com/school-spirit 1-800-848-0258

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FORGET the cookie dough

fundraisers. Use FUNCTIONAL

items to get your entire

community involved!

MORE Fundraising Ideas

Ways to Use Coin Drops:• Set them up in busy hallways.

• Display them by your cafeteria orgame day concession stands.

• Great way for students and alumnito get rid of loose change.

• Use collected change toward a new mascot costume and other large spirit items.

Tabletop Coin Drop Item# 76011

Mini Prize WheelItem# 63007

Prize Wheel uses:• Charge $1 per spin

• Set it up during lunch hour

• Use it during school carnivals

• Prize Ideas: Free beverage during games Free item in your school store

Free food at school dance

Coin Drop Stand Item# 76001

5 School Store Must-Haves

to Maximize Profits!

School stores are a great way to increase student engagement and school spirit while making a profit.

A big decision school store managers face is what to order. There are countless options for spirit wear,

school supplies, and novelty items to choose from for your store shelves.

Here is a list of the top 5 school store must-haves to maximize profits:

It is a good idea to have some staples in your store

from year-to-year, but don’t be afraid to add new, novelty items.

Fans love other spirit items like wigs and megaphones, which can also

bring you a nice profit. Essential items like sunglasses, lanyards, and

key chains are also top sellers that bring in a steady profit.

Undecided on which items to buy? Call our customer service team

at 1-800-848-0258 and ask to see samples of items that most

interest you. Once you receive your samples, show them to a dozen

students and ask them which ones they like best. It should be clear

which items your students will love once you get their candid opinions.

1. ApparelThis is a broad category, but it is a proven

best seller in most school stores. Order

a variety of sweatshirts, T-shirts, shorts,

sweatpants, hats, and jackets for your

school store. In terms of maximizing profits,

sweatshirts are your best choice--you can

make a profit up to $10 per sweatshirt

you sell.

2. DrinkwareWater bottles in particular are great items

to have in your school store. You can also

sell simple cups, tumblers, and coffee mugs.

When trying to maximize your profits, water

bottles give you the best profit, at up to $4

per water bottle.

3. BagsBackpacks and bags are must-haves

for any school store. Drawcord bags

are particularly popular with students.

Athletes especially love duffel bags, so

be sure to have some duffel bags in

stock. Bags are hot sellers, and you can

make a profit up to $3 per bag.

4. PomsStudents love something they can

wave at the big game, and poms and

cheer sticks are no exceptions. The are

a low-priced item that everyone wants

to have so they usually sell out fast at

sporting events. Plus, poms bring in a

nice profit of up to $2 per item.

5. EyeBlacksEyeBlacks are extremely popular

with both athletes and fans. They

are also a low-priced item and

fast seller. So, even though the

profit per item is low, you can

sell a ton quickly at a game and

make a big profit, usually around

$1 per pair.

Fundraising IdeasFood• spaghetti dinner • pig roast • BBQ • mystery dinner • ice cream social• pizza fest• chili cook-off• bake-off• food eatingcontest• pie-in-the-face

Other Fun• walk-a-thon • dance-a-thon• jog-a-thon • skate-a-thon • bike-a-thon • bowl-a-thon• car wash• talent night• haunted school • karaoke• silent auction• scavenger hunt• rubber duck race

Whether you are using your school store as a fundraising venue or you are planning, organizing,

and executing a fundraiser outside of your school store, the goal is the same:

To earn money for your school, team or organization.

That means making a profit above and beyond what you put into the fundraising efforts.

How? Here’s the 411 on quick and easy fundraising.1. Know your goals.

How much money do you need to raise?

How are you going to do it?2. Know your customers.

Sell items people want.

If they don’t like ‘em, they won’t buy ‘em.

3. Know your price.

Buy high value, low priced items from Anderson’s

School Spirit and resell them for more than you paid.

4. Know your products.

What are they? Why will people want them?

How will you advertise them?5. Know your time frame.

What is your goal date? Will you be fundraising at

events throughout the year? When are they?

6. Know where to go for help.

For tons of tips on fundraising, planning, budgeting

and more, check out our blog and online resources.

6 STEPS FOR CREATING A FANTASTIC FUNDRAISER

Fundraising: It’s All About What You Know!

10 FUNDRAISING IDEAS:1. One Person’s Junk

Everyone will find new treasures at a school-wide rUmmAgE SAlE!

Ask students, teachers, and parents to raid their closets, bedrooms, and

music collections for items to donate. Then, have a huge sale in the school

gym with all proceeds going to finance your next big event. Don’t forget to

invite community members! 2. 50/50 RaffleAn easy way to raise money fast! Sell tickets during sporting events, lunch,

and concerts at school. Better yet, go into the community and sell tickets

at businesses and events, or even go door-to-door. make a goal to sell XX

number of tickets. When all tickets are sold, have a drawing. The winning

ticket number gets half the proceeds, your group gets the other half.

Example: Sell 2500 tickets for $2 each. You make $5,000.

Winning ticket and your group each get $2,500.3. Custom T-ShirtsBoost school pride & raise funds at the same time! SEll T-SHIrTS imprinted

with your school name, mascot, Prom theme, or a fun, witty phrase.

4. MORP(Prom spelled backwards!) Have a casual “mOrP” to raise money for Prom.

The key is to spend as little as possible on the dance so everything you

make is profit. Decorate with items your school already has, or ask the Art

Department to help with decorations, tickets, and banners announcing the

dance. Skip the band or DJ and see if someone can broadcast mP3 music.

get parents to take tickets, chaperone, and sell concessions.5. Chili Cook-offA great alternative to a spaghetti dinner or pancake breakfast! Hold a

CHIlI-FEED WITH A COOk-OFF and prizes for the winners. This idea means

you don’t have the cost of providing food. Everyone brings the food, you

charge $5 at the door, and everyone gets to eat to their heart’s content.

Number each pot of chili and ask everyone to vote for their favorites. Don’t

forget prizes for the winners!Category Ideas: Mild, Medium, Hot, Healthiest, Most Creative

6. Video Game Tournament

Host an all-night (or all-weekend) vIDEO gAmE TOUrNAmENT in your school

gym. Charge a fee for participants and sell popcorn or other refreshments.

Then get ready for the games to begin.Game Ideas: Call of Duty, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, FIFA, Halo

7. Water, Water Everywhere

Host a fun CAr or DOg WASH. get student or parent volunteers to wash, dry,

and polish the cars (or dogs!), and make signs to let your community know

when you are open for business. Provide hoses, buckets, soap, towels, and

refreshments for the crew. The money will add up in no time!

8. Pets on ParadeWhose cat is the cutest? Which dog has the most talent? Who has the

most unusual pet? let judges decide by holding a PET PAgEANT in your

school gym. Have students and teachers pay an entry fee and bring their

pets to vie for the title in a variety of categories. Everyone loves animals,

and you will earn some extra money for your event.9. Show Business!let all the singers, dancers, jugglers, and magicians at your school have

their moment in the spotlight with a school-wide TAlENT SHOW. get

parents involved, too, and let them strut their stuff while their kids sit in

the audience and watch them. Advertise in your community and charge

a small admission fee.10. Food is FunFor hands-on food fun, host a BUIlD-YOUr-OWN-SANDWICH Or

ICE CrEAm SUNDAE EvENT. Charge an entry fee and provide the fixin’s.

(See if you can get a local business to donate provisions.) give small prizes

for the biggest, most creative, and most disgusting food creation.

MAKE FUNDRAISING FUN!Fundraising. The mere mention of this word can send shivers down the spine of well-intentioned students and advisors. It’s time to leave those fears behind. This year, MAKE FUNDRAISING FUN with new ideas, or twists on old ideas,

from Anderson’s!

Think outside the fundraising box and reignite excitement in your students (not to mention raise some dough for your next big event) with a spirit fundraiser! We have compiled a few ideas to get you started, but the ideas are really endless. Also, keep in mind that you know your

students and community best. What would they go nuts for?Though most people use special fundraising events and activities to raise money, you can also get a big bang for your buck by using your school store to your advantage. Not only can you sell school

spirit items all of your students will love, you can make a nice profit at the same time.In this guide you will learn:• 10 fundraising ideas•6 steps for creating a fantastic fundraiser• 5 school store must-haves to maximize your profits• Top 12 list of how to use your profits

If you like what you learn in this guide, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter (andersons.com/email-signup) to be notified of new tips, ideas, guides, deals and discounts.And, of course, be sure to shop andersons.com/school-spirit for all of your fundraising and school store needs.

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Additional Resources:• Check out our blog at andersons.com/resources to get more fundraising tips and download our Ultimate School Store and Fundraising Guide.

• Sign up for emails to get ideas and special deals at andersons.com/email-signup

• Visit andersons.com/school-spirit to find everything you need for fundraising, school spirit, school events, Homecoming, Prom, and more.

• Call us at 1-800-848-0258 to place an order or speak to an event planner about your next fundraiser.

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