Fundraising ideas for schools, students and education causes
School fundraising,
made simple.
Tips and tricks for elementary schools, high schools, booster clubs, PTAs/PTOs and nonprofit education causes — then connect with a fundraising expert who can run it for you.
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Start with what you need — we’ll find the fundraising expert.
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Tell us what you need
What you’re looking for, what’s in the way, and how you like to meet — phone, video call and email.
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We match on fit
Specialties, the people they work with, credentials and format.
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You choose who to hear from
See why each fundraising expert fits. Pick who may contact you — nothing is shared without your say-so.
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Where do you want to start?
Elementary school fundraising
Fundraising ideas built for elementary school budgets, PTAs and classroom needs.
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High school & booster clubs
Fundraising for high school sports, band and activity booster clubs.
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PTA/PTO
Running a PTA or PTO fundraiser from first ask to final tally.
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College & scholarship fundraising
Fundraising for college costs, scholarships and tuition assistance.
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Fundraising ideas by season
Matching a fundraiser to the school calendar, from back-to-school to spring galas.
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Online & crowdfunding for schools
Running an online or crowdfunding campaign for a classroom, team or cause.
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Event fundraisers
Galas, auctions, read-a-thons and fun runs that bring a school community together.
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Rules & compliance
School district policies, raffle laws and tax receipts to check before you launch a fundraiser.
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Who we help
Wherever you’re starting from.
Elementary schools
fundraising ideas that fit a classroom or whole-school budget
High schools & booster clubs
fundraising ideas to cover sports, band and activity costs
PTA/PTO leaders
fundraising ideas and support for a parent-run budget
Education nonprofits & foundations
fundraising beyond a single school — foundations, programs and causes
Colleges & scholarship funds
fundraising ideas for tuition assistance and scholarship funds
Teachers & classroom organizers
a simple fundraiser for classroom supplies or a specific project
Community education groups
fundraising ideas for an education cause that doesn't fit one school
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Fundraising experts, clearly labeled.
- Credentials shown plainly. Licenses, certifications and trainings are listed as each fundraising expert provides them and checked where possible.
- You stay in control. Nothing you share goes to a fundraising expert until you choose who may contact you.
- Your details stay private. We don’t sell your information.
- No miracle promises. Fundraising experts may not promise guaranteed outcomes.
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Your business, with a back office.
A verified profile, schools matched to your specialties, programs and events, and a CRM to follow up.
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People choose you — you have 48 hours to reach out.
Your own CRM
Every request, stage, note and follow-up in one place.
Programs & events
Sessions, group programs, workshops and courses.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is fundraisingforeducation.org a fundraising company?
No. fundraisingforeducation.org is a free educational resource with fundraising tips for schools, students and education causes — when you want hands-on help, we connect you with a fundraising expert who specializes in school, education, or other education-related fundraising.
How do I find a fundraising expert for my school?
Complete the short form on this site describing your school or cause, and your request is routed to a fundraising expert who holds that specialty in your ZIP code; they'll reach out directly.
What's the difference between a 'school', 'education' and 'other' fundraising specialty?
'School' covers a specific school's classroom, grade-level or school-wide fundraisers; 'education' covers nonprofit education causes, foundations and scholarship funds not tied to one school; 'other' covers education-related fundraising needs that don't fit neatly into either.
Do I need school district approval before running a fundraiser?
Most school districts require approval before a classroom, team or school-wide fundraiser goes ahead, and policies vary by district — check with your school or district office before you plan anything.
Are raffles legal for a school fundraiser?
It depends on your state — raffle and charitable-gaming laws vary significantly by state and sometimes by city or county, and many require a permit before you sell a single ticket, so check your local rules first.
Are donations to my school fundraiser tax-deductible?
Only if the money goes to a qualified tax-exempt organization, such as a school's official nonprofit foundation or PTA — confirm with a tax professional before telling donors a gift is deductible.
What's the difference between a crowdfunding campaign and a product-sale fundraiser?
A crowdfunding campaign is usually one online page that supporters give to directly, while a product-sale fundraiser (like a catalog, snack or discount-card sale) asks participants to sell something and keep a share of the proceeds — a fundraising expert can help you pick the format that fits your group.