We have all been exposed to a wide variety of fundraisers, some you may have participated in due to the organization and the good that they do, but others you may have participated in simply due to the product they … Read More
Author Archives: Jason Tadlock
Why Your Fundraiser Should Accept Credit Cards
We’ve all heard the phrase “Cash is King!” It’s nice, it’s catchy and in many ways, it’s simpler to deal with cash. There are no fees, and it’s instantly available. But that is about it. Cash transactions don’t have many … Read More
Two Keys to a Successful Fundraiser
As we work to shift our fundraising efforts in our school district I have learned a key lesson. In order for a fundraiser to be successful, there must be one of two factors: 1.) A purpose that people can get … Read More
Identifying Vulnerabilities In School Fundraising
One of the stressors that I did not anticipate as a school administrator was fundraising and all of its headaches and risks. We have all heard about or witnessed employees who have lost the trust of their colleagues due to … Read More
10 Creative Fundraising Ideas That Can Maximize Profits
As a parent I dread the moment my child walks through the door with their most current fundraising. They of course are excited to reap the rewards that were shared with them at the kick-off assembly. Lets face it, the … Read More
Give the Parents What They Want
We’ve all been there either as a parent, or in my case as a parent and a school administrator. Your child, a kid from the neighborhood, or a random stranger from a neighboring town comes to you asking for … Read More
Have Your Fundraising Policies Kept Up With Technology?
We all have seen intriguing fundraising campaigns that come across our social media news feeds. I’ll never forget watching the viral video of Karen the bullied bus monitor and the associated Indiegogo campaign to a fund a vacation for Karen. … Read More
Top 10 Fundraising Pitfalls You CAN Avoid
Top 10 most common trouble spots for school fundraisers: 1) What fundraiser? Most district administrative team members are unaware of all fundraising efforts occurring at an organization. There tends to be a lack of approval process and lack of campaign management. 2) Where … Read More