Every kind of fundraising expert, clearly labeled.

School fundraising

elementary and middle school programs · classroom and whole-school fundraisers · school district approved fundraising

For: raising money for a specific school's programs or supplies, a school-wide fundraiser catalog or event, school district approval questions

Education fundraising

nonprofit education programs · education foundations and 501(c)(3) causes · scholarship and tuition assistance funds

For: funding a nonprofit education program outside a single school, an education foundation or scholarship fund, general education-cause fundraising

Other education fundraising

youth and extracurricular programs · education-adjacent causes not tied to one school · specialty education fundraising needs

For: a fundraising need that doesn't fit neatly under school or education, a hybrid or unusual education-related cause

Product sales fundraisers

catalog and brochure fundraisers · food and snack fundraisers · discount card fundraisers

For: a simple sell-something fundraiser, choosing a fundraising company, hitting a participation goal

Events & galas

fundraising galas · benefit dinners · school carnivals and festivals

For: planning a first fundraising event, picking an event format, raising the average gift at an event

Auctions

silent auctions · live auctions · online auction platforms

For: running a school auction for the first time, sourcing auction items, picking silent vs. live format

Read-a-thons & fun runs

read-a-thon fundraisers · fun run and walk-a-thon fundraisers · pledge-based fundraising events

For: a low-cost, high-participation school fundraiser, a fitness or reading-themed fundraiser, pledge collection logistics

Crowdfunding

peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns · crowdfunding pages for a classroom or cause · social media giving drives

For: reaching donors online, letting supporters fundraise on a school's behalf, a fast campaign with no upfront cost

Booster clubs

sports booster club fundraisers · band and arts booster club fundraisers · season-long fundraising plans

For: covering uniforms and travel costs, booster club budgets, tournament or competition fees

Grants

finding grant opportunities for schools · grant proposal basics · grant reporting for education programs

For: applying for a first education grant, finding grants that fit a small school or program, understanding what a grant requires

Alumni giving

alumni giving campaigns · class-year giving challenges · alumni newsletter asks

For: reconnecting with alumni for a giving campaign, building a first alumni donor list, scholarship funding from alumni

PTA/PTO support

PTA and PTO fundraising calendars · volunteer committee organizing · PTA/PTO budget planning

For: planning a PTA or PTO fundraising year, organizing fundraising volunteers, a PTA/PTO new to fundraising