Vicki Blaze, School Event Planning Specialist
Vicki Blaze is the editor & publisher of PTO Ideas, the site dedicated to helping schools build better parent-teacher organizations. Visit http://www.ptoideas.com
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Educational Challenge Helps 3 Woburn Schools Raise $40KSchool fundraising isn't just about candy and gift wrap anymore. Schools are adding educational events to their fundraising plans and the students (and parents) are loving it!
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Pitching a New Idea to Your School PTOIf you believe you have a good idea for a school fundraiser, fun event, or project, these simple steps can help you present the idea to your school parent-teacher organization and gain the support of the membership to make it a reality.
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How to Prepare a School Fundraising PlanUnderstand WHAT you expect to spend money on and then make a fundraising plan to raise enough money to fund it!
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Auction & Raffle Items that SellMix practical auction items with luxury ones to give a budget-conscious audience an opportunity to participate within their means.
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Fundraising in This Shifting EconomyThe economy has been in a state of flux for the the past year. Families realize the economy goes in cycles so they are spending less, saving more, and waiting it out. Any organization that relies on donations from these families needs to adjust as well. -
35+ Fun Things to Do with Kids on Rainy DaysKeep the kids' minds and hands active with these fun, cost effective activities.
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Dress Your Home in ColorJust as you surround yourself with clothing in colors that inspire you, let your home surround you in colors that make you feel the same way.
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Top 10 Strategies of a Great LeaderLeadership can be a learned trait. You too can learn to be a great leader by practicing these 10 strategies. -
Getting Kids to Drink HealthierGet kids to drink healthier with a sneaky tactic! Blend their fruits & vegetables into a cool, colorful drink. -
20+ Fun Things to Do with Your Kids During School VacationSchool vacation week is here and you realize you haven't made any plans. You want to do some fun things with your kids, but your mind is blank. Here are some fun, and many cost effective, things to do with your kids while they're home. -
Bringing Fundraising Back In-HouseSchools are evaluating their fundraising plan and being more creative with in-house fund raising in order to retain a higher percentage of the funds raised. -
Move Over Harry Potter, Twilight Has ArrivedBreaking Dawn, the last in this series of four spectacular novels, is due to be released on August 1st.
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Massachusetts PTOs Raise Money and Raffle Off Super Bowl XLII TicketsTwo Chelmsford, Massachusetts schools raised $7,400 with a Super Bowl raffle.
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Easy Steps to Increase PTO ParticipationFind out how to maintain involvement and increase participation in your PTO, PTA, or PAC organization.
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Maryland Woman Helps Group Raise $125,000 for Local SchoolWith the help her dedicated volunteers, Auction Chairperson Kathy Dawkins coordinates an annual fundraiser auction and raises $125,000 for their 300-student school.
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Parent-Teacher Organizations Are Staples Wthin Every SchoolThis article discusses in detail the importance of fundraising organizations within a school and how to develop a successful fundraising plan.
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Choose a Theme for Your Next FundraiserDevelop an event plan and a way to entertain guests by choosing a theme for your next fundraising event.
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Game Show Fundraisers Raise the Roof & the FundsRaise funds by planning a game show fundraising or school spirit event at your school. Here are some tips to plan an evening where people can laugh out loud with their friends, family, teachers, and principal and raise money for their nonprofit organization.