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3 fall fundraisers that are getting it right

August 28, 2024

3 fall fundraisers that are getting it right

Breathing new life into your fall fundraiser can make all the difference in getting your school community enthusiastic and excited. Trying out a new fundraiser doesn’t have to feel risky, especially when it’s a proven winner for other schools. 

If you need a spark of inspiration to help you come up with a fresh, creative fall fundraiser that sends everyone’s energy levels through the roof, check out these fantastic fall fundraisers. Not only are the fundraisers great, but each of them gets extra credit for great execution!

HES Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

The PTA at Hillsborough Elementary is kicking off back to school with a fall fundraiser Read-A-Thon that raises over 90% of PTA funding for the school year. Check out all the helpful details they share about their fundraiser to keep their supporters in-the-know about the impact their donation will have on the school.

Plus, there are tons of prizes for participants and even a donor prize to create tons of buzz and involvement:

  • A donor prize for those who contribute $300 or more 
  • Different participant prizes for donors raising $100 and $200
  • A class prize for the class with the most minutes read
  • A prize for the top reader in each grade
  • Prizes for the top three participants with the most minutes read overall
  • A class prize for the class with the most funds raised in each grade
  • A prize for the top fundraiser per grade
  • Prizes for the top three participants with the most funds raised overall

Valrico Elementary Color Fun Run

Valrico Elementary PTA is getting everyone pumped for the new school year with a super-fun crowdpleaser of a fall fundraiser. Their Color Fun Run is a huge event with a DJ, cool treats like popsicles and snow cones, silly string, a chance to dunk coaches or throw a pie at the principal, and plenty of color powder to keep things exciting.

An essential part of running a successful fundraiser is spreading the word. The flyer Valrico Elementary PTA created is an awesome example of sharing all the most important information while capturing the spirit of the fundraiser. It also does a great job of honoring the sponsors who play a key role in helping everything come together.

Southwest Elementary Color Fun Run 

The most effective way to get people involved in your fundraiser is to give them clear instructions on what they need to do.

Southwest Elementary PTA absolutely nails it on the fundraiser page for their Color Fun Run by outlining three easy steps parents and the school community can take to show their support.

Want more ideas for great fundraisers? Check out Smash your fundraising goals: The top 10 best PTA fundraisers that actually work and 3 PTA fundraisers for every age group.