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Fundraising Ideas for Schools: How to Get Students Involved

This article provides creative fundraising strategies for schools—swag sales, virtual events, service auctions, sponsorship ties, and student challenges—to help you raise money with community support.

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What is Mobile Fundraising for Schools?

With mobile giving, donors can text a keyword, follow a link, and donate in under a minute. Schools gain broader reach, fewer friction points, and tap into on-the-go generosity.

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Online Backpack Donation Drive is Easier and Faster

The article explains how to shift backpack drives fully online—donors order or send backpacks digitally—so schools or nonprofits avoid clutter, simplify fulfillment, and increase participation.

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16 College Fundraising Ideas: Great Step-By-Step Guide

For student orgs: use fun, low-cost fundraisers (food sales, sports tournaments, spirit merch, contests, auctions), plan with a committee, promote early, and verify permissions.

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8 Thanksgiving Fundraisers Ideas for Schools

Thanksgiving gives nonprofits a storytelling hook: combine gratitude messaging, donor spotlights, matching challenges, and community events (meals, drives) to boost giving and strengthen relationships.

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School Fundraising Ideas

This article offers school-friendly event ideas—from carnivals and auctions to read-a-thons and food festivals—that engage students, families, and communities to raise funds.

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Companies that Match Donations for Schools and Other Nonprofits

Many corporations match employee donations (often 1:1 or more). Schools should list common matchers (e.g. Microsoft, Home Depot, Bank of America), prompt donors to check employer policies, and use matching tools to double gifts.

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8 Classroom Projects for Silent Auctions to Fundraise for Your School

The article offers 8 classroom-made auction item ideas (ornaments, music CDs, cookbook, student art, etc.) to engage your school community and raise funds without significant expense.

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10 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for Schools

This article offers schools seasonal fundraising ideas—holiday product sales, ornament contests, virtual wish lists, class challenges, and matching gift pushes—to boost year-end support.