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art club fundraiser ideas

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Art Club Fundraiser Ideas: Best Programs for School Art Programs

Why Smencils align with art club values, which product formats raise the most per student, & how to use the product story to convert buyers.

inclusive fundraising

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Inclusive School Fundraising: 6 Ways to Include Everyone

Discover six ways to make school fundraising feel inclusive for every student, from varied pricing and no-sell options to accessibility measures.

school grants

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School Grants: 7 Ways Your School Can Use Grant Funding

7 ways schools use grant money, from curriculum and after-school programs to facility upgrades, plus the rules to check before you spend.

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Best Fundraiser Letters to Parents: 9 Tips That Actually Get a Response

Nine specific tips that get a school fundraiser letter to parents actually read, from the opening line to the deadline, that raise response rates.

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How to Get Parents to Support Your School Fundraiser: 4 Ways

Learn 4 ways to get parents to support your school fundraiser: share the why, make the how clear, use peer influence, and show gratitude.

5 Reasons Why School Fundraising is So Important

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5 Reasons Why School Fundraising is So Important

Learn how school fundraisers do more than make enriching programs for students possible.

School Fundraising Ideas that Prevent Seller Fatigue

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School Fundraising Ideas that Prevent Seller Fatigue

Raising money doesn’t have to be a chore. Learn how to make fundraising efficient and productive.

3 Ways School Fundraisers Experience Smooth Deliveries

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3 Ways School Fundraisers Experience Smooth Deliveries

Discover three key strategies you can use to overcome potential school delivery hurdles.

Taking Your School Fundraising Event Virtual: A Guide

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Taking Your School Fundraising Event Virtual: A Guide

Pivoting your fundraising event to the virtual space is daunting, but it may be necessary for the upcoming school year.

Should School Fundraisers Accept Checks?

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Should School Fundraisers Accept Checks?

Weigh the pros and cons of accepting checks, review current check-use data, and get a returned-check policy you can copy.

3 School Fundraiser Questions that Need to be Asked

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3 School Fundraiser Questions that Need to be Asked

Learn why you need a purpose and how to teach your students the importance of goal setting.

How to Keep School Fundraisers Safe & Sound

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How to Keep School Fundraisers Safe & Sound

Discover practical solutions that keep fundraising safe for everyone involved while encouraging more sales.