Fundraising Mums officially launched on the 1st of July 2015, which means we are turning two! Over the past two years, I have written over 130 articles on this site and been published in multiple online magazines, I have been interviewed on the radio and seen some of people we featured talked about on the radio as well. We have seen wonderful donations being given to families affected by bushfire and – most of all – I have had lots of fun researching and writing and answering your questions. ... read more
$2,000 Grants for School Gardens
You only have a few days left to apply for a $2,000 grant from Landcare which can go towards a school garden or outdoor classroom. There are fifteen grants available to schools, childcare centres and youth groups and comprises $1,500 in funding plus $500 worth of Yates garden products. Winners will also receive a special consultation with a Yates gardening expert. Applications close Thursday June 29th, 2017 and interested groups are asked to submit a design for their dream garden, which ... read more
How to Make An Escape Room for Kids
Escape Rooms are the latest craze – a fun and mind-boggling array of clues, codes, puzzles and physical challenges that you must solve within a certain period of time and ‘escape’ from the room. You could make smaller versions (with or without the room) and use it as a fundraising activity, classroom reward or just as an exciting lunchtime event. This article summarises some of the main elements you will need to get started, and suggestions for a basic DIY room with accessible props and ... read more
The Best Winter Fundraising Ideas
Winter is here and with it comes a season of challenges such as unpredictable rainfall and cold weather, all of which conspire to make holding fundraising events more difficult. Anything that would normally be held outdoors is out of the question, meaning that all events need to be indoors. Here are some great winter fundraising ideas, perfectly designed for the colder months. Hot Chocolate and Soup stalls Whether set up as a regular Friday lunchtime stall for staff and students, immediately ... read more
It’s Not All Just Fundraising
Fundraising is not the only thing your P&C does in the school. Not all committees perform all of these roles, but here are just some of the awesome things your P&C might do at your school. Run the Canteen According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics there are just over 9,400 schools in Australia, and while not all of them would have a canteen, of those that do, many are run by the P&C committee. Some schools may employ a canteen manager and staff but in large ... read more
How to Price for a White Elephant Stall
When you are running a white elephant stall, second-hand stall, garage sale, boot sale or pre-loved stall, whether it be books, clothes, household junk or toys, getting the pricing right is key. Price too low and you lose out on potential income, price too high and you are left with boxes of unwanted second-hand stuff. But how do you find the right balance so that you maximise your income and your sales? Tip 1. A general rule for pricing second-hand items is between 10% and 30% of the ... read more