Fundraising Mums is all about saving you time and effort, so I am bundling together some of my articles around a single theme, so you can find them all at once. This is the ultimate guide to holding a fete with all my Fundraising Mums resources in the same place. START HERE When our school held its inaugural fete in 2018, we learned some lessons the hard way. https://fundraisingmums.com.au/8-lessons-i-learned-from-our-school-fete/ The Dwellingup Pumpkin Festival is one of the state’s ... read more
How To Choose a Fundraising Product that is Right for You
There are literally hundreds of fundraising products and businesses on the market – all with unique ways of helping you to raise money for your school or club. With so much choice, it can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to focus your search for the right product for your next fundraiser. The purpose The specific reason you are fundraising might impact on the product you choose – are you raising money for an ongoing project (new playground, air conditioning, new computers) or will ... read more
Book Bingo
Book Bingo is a fantastic activity that is suitable for kids of all ages, regardless of weather or lockdown status. Book Bingo can be done as a school holiday activity, a class-based activity or even as a fundraiser as part of Book Week celebrations. You can run it as an online activity/event and I have provided alternative rules for a book scavenger hunt as well. Find out more about how to host a read-a-thon here. I have created three Book Bingo Cards which you can download and use for ... read more
How to Write a Press Release
A press release is an official statement that is released to the media (such as local newspaper or radio station) to give them information about a specific matter. It has a strict format and provides journalists with information in the hope they will write an article to promote or celebrate your event. Remember, a press release is a pitch to the media, to get them interested in your story so you need to include an angle that is newsworthy. When would a school/club need to write a press ... read more
School Fun Run: A Bright and Colourful Fundraising Future
At School Fun Run, they are looking forward to a time when Covid-19 is a distant memory and normality is resumed in schools, families and communities. They want to let you know they are still available to help you bring back smiles and help you create magical memories during this tough time. Fundraising Idea: all-inclusive fun-run events, incentive prizes, online fundraising and personalised support Suitable for: schools across Australia Profit: 60% of all money collected goes directly ... read more
The Ultimate Guide to Holding a Quiz Night or Auction – Resources Bundle
Fundraising Mums is all about saving you time and effort, so I am bundling together some of my articles around a single theme, so you can find them all at once. This is the ultimate guide to holding a trivia or quiz night plus silent auctions, trivia night games, raffles and other resources all in the same place. Start Here Top Tips for Running a Quiz Night – the best place to start with lots of practical advice covering all aspects of holding a quiz or trivia ... read more