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FUNdraising
50 Proven Strategies for Successful School Fundraisers
- Frank Sennett - Freelance Writer/Author
January 2008 | 152 pages | Corwin
FUNdraising takes school and district leaders through the process of organizing fundraisers that bring in significant dollars, engage the community, and often contain a compelling learning component, as well. The author showcases 50 creative, real-life fundraising initiatives and explains how schools can coordinate successful events with aplomb. The book also includes online resources for fundraising and grantwriting, plus tools, checklists, and guidance on ethical issues.
Author?s Note
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: Put the Fun Back in School FUNdraising
Part I. Stage Setters: Cornerstones of Successful Fundraising Campaigns
1. Exploring Ethics: Consider These Issues Before Launching a FUNdraiser
2. Don?t Try This at School: Avoid These Fundraising Mishaps
3. Clicking for Cash: Crawl the Web for Delighted Donors
4. The Publicity Payoff: How to Generate Positive Press for Your FUNdraiser
Part II. 50 FUNdraising Ideas: Rake in the Bucks With These Creative Concepts
5. Excellent Extravaganzas
6. Starring Students
7. Sporting Chances
8. Artistic Attractions
9. Animal Antics
10. Service Smiles
11. Seasonal Successes
12. Cash Collecting
References
"A wonderful resource. The author covers all aspects of effective fundraising and provides practical advice and precautions that should be taken to make fundraising successful. This book will make fundraising not only beneficial for schools but it will add a level of enjoyment in the planning, implementation, and positive results of the final product."
Zone 1, National Association of Elementary School Principals
"This book makes a distinct contribution to fundraising the easy way! I would definitely recommend that every school facing financial difficulties or just wanting to add to their school resources purchase this book."
Yuma, AZ
"Even for school administrators who have been involved in many fundraisers over the years, there is always need for fresh ideas and new approaches. Having a resource such as this book for a PTO to review could lead to new synergy around a reinvigorated fundraiser."
Golding Elementary School, Cobleskill, NY
"This book has many creative fundraising ideas."
Oakland Unified School District, CA
"An excellent, basic handbook offering new approaches to traditional fundraising efforts. Here's a list of action-packed options that schools and educators will appreciate."
Midwest Book Review