Fundraising Trends for the New School Year

The new school year is a fresh start for many schools and non-profits looking to boost engagement and fundraising profits! As your group reflects on what worked (and didn’t work last year), and makes plans to raise money for new projects, classroom technology, and special programs, it’s vital to take a look at what’s gaining popularity in the fundraising world.

Little Caesars Fundraising has you covered with 4 trends to look out for this fall!

1) Fundraisers That Bring Families Together: Great fundraisers bring families together – growing the bonds of support that help keep schools and communities strong. Movie nights and game nights are often what comes to mind when you think of fundraisers the families can take part in together, but product fundraisers can be even just as great an opportunity! Fundraisers like Little Caesars Pizza Kits give families the opportunity to support their school and make memories together cooking and eating a delicious meal. Learn more >

Powered by one of the largest pizza companies in the world, Little Caesars unique fundraising program is a hassle-free solution that helps schools, sports teams, churches, day cares and other non-profit groups raise money fast. With a delicious suite of products to choose from (including Pizza, Bread and Specialty Kits), Little Caesars can help your group earn $5 to $6 per Kit – and for a limited time, SignUp.com readers can earn a free Kit when they start a fundraiser today!* Click to learn more > 

2) Creative Incentives: Looking to boost fundraising enthusiasm with students and parents? More involvement means more money raised and creative ways to encourage school families to reach fundraising goals are with incentives they can’t refuse! Ideas include:

a.Encourage the principal to offer to shave his head or take a pie in her face at the next pep rally

b.Dunk a favorite teacher in a dunking booth

c.Dare a loved staff member to sing a song on the morning announcements

Little bits of healthy competition and hilarious incentives get students riled up to earn more for their school in hopes of hitting the goal amount.

3) Spreading The Word on Social Media: Schools in the digital age know that the easiest and most effective way to reach parents is online. Make your school-parent group’s digital footprint count by actively communicating about your fall fundraiser on facebook, twitter, pinterest, Instagram, and wherever else your school families are hanging out. In addition, encourage individual families themselves to share with their networks and spread the word. For example, ask parents to post pictures of a family night in cooking with their Little Caesars Pizza Kit they purchased to support the school.

4) Organizing Volunteers Online: Whether you’re coordinating volunteers to hand out Little Caesars Pizza Kits on delivery day or wrangling parent helpers for the fall carnival, save time and boost turnout with SignUp.com’s free, online school volunteer SignUps! PTA leaders, room parents and volunteer coordinators can build volunteer SignUps in minutes and email them out to parents (or post on social media) to sign up. Parents can see where help is needed and fill a spot from the convenience of their computer or mobile device – no passwords needed. eCalendar syncing and automated reminders keep everyone on track! Learn more >

*Offer code BTS16 valid on minimum order of 100 Kits excluding bonus items. Free Personal Pepperoni Pizza Kits added to delivery day final order. Offer valid on newly initiated fundraisers with a delivery date before 12/31/16. BTS16 bonus is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Not for individual use. Offer has no cash value.