Fundraising Mums is excited to be giving away two family passes to see the latest Lego movie blockbuster, NINJAGO, which opens in Australian cinemas on September 21, 2017. To enter, email your name and postal address to fundraisingmumsblog@gmail.com before 5pm on Tuesday September 19th with NINJAGO in the subject line. Please read fine print for all the exciting rules and requirements. About the movie: In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to ... read more
Top 5 Fundraising Ideas for Graduation
It is becoming increasingly common for graduating classes (particularly as year 6s move to high school) to do extra fundraising to cover things like school camps, graduation dinners, year books and even gifts to the school. Here are some special collaborative fundraisers that either incorporate a keepsake for families as they move on from a school, or are easy money earners that can bring in funds with minimal effort. Personalised Teddy Bears These high-quality, cute stuffed bears sit 25cm ... read more
Closet Cleanout – clothing recycling fundraiser
Aussies buy twice the global average of new clothes and shoes every year and we are also one of the biggest fashion wasters in the world. How often do you pack up bags of unwanted clothing and leave them in the nearest charity bin? It feels good decluttering your cupboards, but did you know those unwanted t-shirts and sheets could be used to raise money for your school or club? In a nutshell Fundraising idea: clothing drive that pays for unwanted clothes, shoes, sheets and soft ... read more
The Kitchen Kart – mobile teaching kitchen
Many schools these days are growing kitchen gardens and creating outdoor classrooms. A new venture from Get Kids Cooking – the Kitchen Kart - is bridging these outdoor concepts not only as an extension of learning but as a way to involve the whole school community in a paddock to plate experience. In a nutshell Fundraising Idea – mobile commercial grade teaching kitchen Suitable for – schools Profit – n/a The Kitchen Kart is a new product from the team at Get Kids Cooking. While ... read more
Jolly Soles – A Step in the Right Direction
Finding the right fundraising product to sell can be daunting. The ideal product appeals equally to kids and parents, has a long shelf life, zero calories, only costs a few dollars for people to buy and still brings in a decent profit for fundraising groups. The answer is socks. And who would have thought socks could change the world? Although this post is sponsored by one of my advertisers, all opinions are my own, and I think they are great products I want to share with FRM readers. In a ... read more
School Reconciliation Grants Program (WA)
All schools across Western Australia are invited to apply for a 2017 SGIO School Reconciliation Grant, which provides $2,000 to schools to fund initiatives that embrace Aboriginal culture and build stronger relationships with the indigenous community. The grants can be used for a wide range of events and initiatives, such as hosting a cultural workshop for students, families or staff, reconciliation events, or inviting Aboriginal artists or elders to speak or hold workshops. There are six ... read more