The Top 5 Fundraising Ideas for Schools in Ireland
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The Top 5 Fundraising Ideas for Schools in Ireland
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Power Up Your School's Fun (and Funds!): Top Ideas for Fundraising in Ireland!
Hey there, amazing parents, teachers, and students of Ireland! 👋
School fundraising is a cornerstone of community support, helping to provide essential equipment or back causes close to a school's heart. Whether you're raising money for primary school fun or secondary school projects, there are tons of creative and profitable ways to hit your targets. But where do you start?
Today we want to highlight some popular approaches, including exciting new ways to engage young entrepreneurs! As a parent I can personally say that one of my favorite fundraiser are the christmas cards that children make in school. I can use them to be send to friends and family for christmas so they are having a purpose and I am also always incredible proud of the little masterpieces my children create, making the 10 Euro spent per pack an absolute bargain for me. Please tell me about fundraisers that are happening in your school that you enjoyed contributing towards (or also not so much).
Fundraising with a Hands-On Twist!
One fantastic way to raise funds and engage your students is definitely through creative projects where they get to make something unique. Parents love supporting these kinds of fundraisers, eager to purchase items featuring their child's artwork or creations. It's a win-win: kids learn new skills, and you raise money with products the community genuinely wants! Examples include selling cookbooks with family recipes or tea towels, aprons, and mugs printed with children's art.
Speaking of creativity and learning, get ready! A cool new offering is launching soon that makes this type of fundraising even easier...
Introducing Cash Kids: Launching June 28th in Ireland!
The Cash Kids Kit includes DIY video instructions, and materials for 50 items, appealing packaging, and inclusive shipping, available for 29.90€ per kit (with multi-buy-discounts). You can even customize the branding with your school or club logo using personalized stickers. For larger events, there is also a speaker program available to have a member of the team support your activity and teach about entrepreneurship in a playful way. But now... sign up for a 50% discount on the first kit. (No commitment)
Beyond the backsale (we love those too!): Top 5 School Fundraising Ideas
Based on the sources, here are 5 ideas that consistently prove successful in the school community, offering something for everyone:
- The Classic Bake Sale: Never underestimate the power of home-baked goods! This is a favourite that gets children involved in making and decorating and parents showing off their skills. Tips for success include advertising, having plenty of change, presenting cakes nicely, and selling drinks like tea and coffee.
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Fancy Dress Day: Especially popular for primary school-aged children. Give kids free rein or pick a fun theme. It's a simple way to bring fun and colour to the school day while collecting donations. This one however, can create an unecessary extra expense for the parents and pressure for children to compeat with other costumes.
- Quiz Night: A hit with parents and the wider community. Organize one yourself or partner with a local pub. Charge admission, sell refreshments, and run a raffle for extra funds. Make sure the questions are appropriate for the audience !
- Sponsored Activity (e.g., Sponsored Bounce or Run): Kids love getting active, and sponsors love supporting their efforts. Ideas include a non-stop sponsored bounce, a sponsored run/walk or even reading a certain number of books. Remember safety first, especially with activities like bouncing or swimming!
- Selling Creative Items/Crafts (like those made with Cash Kids kits!). As mentioned earlier, parents are often delighted to buy items their children have helped create. Whether it's art on tea towels, recipes in a school cookbook (which can be a wonderful way to embrace different cultures) or fun crafts made from a kit. This method teaches kids valuable skills and provides tangible products that sell well and make for happy parents too.
Ready to Get Started?
Fundraising can be a full school effort, engaging children, parents, and teachers alike. By tailoring activities to different age groups and leveraging community resources, you can make fundraising both effective and enjoyable.
Which of these ideas sparks your interest? Or do you have other fantastic school fundraising tips to share? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
