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 the same time. For Committees A Year of Fundraising Ideas – 12 months of fundraising ideas based on seasonality, special dates and weather https://fundraisingmums.com.au/a-year-of-fundraising-ideas/ P&C Myth Busters – great article with text you can download to bust some of the myths people have about school ... read more
Fundraising Mugs
Updated July 2020 - New streamlined pricing structure Keepsakes are a reliable and self-sustaining way of raising funds in schools, most notably because they provide families with a permanent reminder of their child at a certain point in time, and also because they are sugar-free, fat-free and fuss-free. Fundraising Mugs have been offering customised mugs in a range of designs since 2014. Their special printing process means the design is printed into the mug so it will not fade, peel or ... read more
Fun Ways to Welcome a New Family
New families can join your school community at any time during the year, not just at the start. Here are some great ways to welcome new students and their parents and make them feel at home at their new school. Say G’day It seems obvious, but if you see a new face go and say hello immediately. Don’t wait ‘until next time’ or think ‘they’re too busy’ - even if it’s the simple act of stopping, saying ‘hello my name is X, I am Y’s mum/dad’. If everyone waits ‘until later’ to say hello, its likely ... read more
Telethon Community Cinemas Fundraising Packages
Telethon Community Cinemas (WA) offers schools, clubs and charities the opportunity to raise funds with a variety of packages for their outdoor cinemas. By pre-purchasing tickets to a specific movie at a specific location, and then on-selling the tickets to their supporters, groups can not only fundraise for their own cause, but also contribute to Telethon. Fundraising Idea at a glance: Product: tickets or movie packages to one of four outdoor cinema locations across Perth Suitable for: ... read more
Op Shop Ball
An op-shop ball is a fun way to raise funds for your group or school. It promotes sustainable practices by encouraging the re-use of clothes and accessories and potentially saves money while raising funds for your cause. An Op-Shop Ball is a ball (or dinner, quiz night or other event) where guests must only wear items of clothing purchased from a second-hand or op shop. Nothing is considered too outrageous or off-limits. In fact, the more outrageous the better. Who is an op-shop ball ... read more
Colour Powders for Colour Run – DIY or Purchase?
Colour Runs are hugely popular (and messy) alternatives to a standard fun-run, where brightly coloured powder is thrown onto participants as they run the course. They make great fundraisers for schools, because kids love getting messy, and they are pretty joyful to watch. Learn how to organise a DIY school fun run here. When it comes to sourcing the coloured powder you have two choices – you can make it yourself, or purchase it from a company that supplies the powders. Most DIY and ... read more