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Successful Fundraisers and Community Events

A teacher shares ideas for new fundraisers and community events.

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Valentine Fundraiser - I Dig You Shovels

Valentine-grams are always a hit with Students. They'll love this new twist! Use them to raise funds for your group or special event.

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Top 5 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Get the Word Out About Prom

Get everyone excited about Prom now with a fun PR campaign. These easy, budget-friendly ideas will get your Prom off to a successful start by creating enthusiasm and excitement for the big night.

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Cool ideas for School Spirit all Winter long

Keep School Spirit alive during the cool winter months with these hot ideas!

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Ultimate Spirit Week Guide

Tips, tricks, tools & ideas for the best Spirit Week EVER!!! Get everyone involved, get wild & crazy about School Spirit, and make your Spirit Week a huge success!

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Organizing Your Event Committees

If your school or committee is small, you could plan your event as one large committee, but if you have a large Committee, splitting up into several smaller sub-committees will make planning easier and more efficient. Sub-committees can research their areas of responsibility and bring information and selections back to the large committee to vote on. The number and type of sub-committees will vary depending upon your needs. Possible sub-committees include:

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Spirit Week Ideas

Are you ready for Spirit Week?

What are your school’s Spirit Week traditions? Whatever they are, use Spirit Week as a time to promote school spirit, unify the student body and make fun memories your students and teachers will cherish for a lifetime. Read on for some fun Spirit Week ideas!

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Fundraising Fun

The secret to successful fundraising is knowledge: knowing what you need (money),
how to get it (sell a good or service), who your market is (students, parents and the
community), what they want (do you have what they’re looking for?) and how much
time you have (when is your event?). Armed with this knowledge, you can create a
successful and profitable fundraiser in no time. Read more...

Free Online Tools

Check out these AWESOME FREEBIES from Anderson's!

Download our Advisor Planner, Budget Sheet, Fundraising Flyer and more.... For FREE!

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Clever, New Fundraising Idea!

Here at Anderson's, we know that you are always looking for great new ways to raise funds for your school.  That's why we've come up with a clever, new way to use one of our popular products that kids love, to do just that!

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Huge Fundraising Opportunities

Fundraising is all about the bottom line. Income - Spend = PROFIT. Spend less, profit more! It's really quite simple.
But how to spend less and stay profitable with hot, high-demand items. Take advantage of sales and special offers! Get the products kids want, at a savings to you and end up with more profit potential.

Here's are some examples. We've done the math so you can see the potential.

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How to put the FUN in Fun-draising

Fundraising. The mere mention of the word can send shivers down the spine of well-intentioned students and advisors.

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Organizing Your Committees

If your school or committee is small, you could plan your event as one large committee, but if you have a large Committee, splitting up into several smaller sub-committees will make planning easier and more efficient. Sub-committees can research their areas of responsibility and bring information and selections back to the large committee to vote on.

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Fundraising Flyer

This professional looking flyer can be edited and customized to fit your event or fundraiser. Read more...

7 Hot Budget-Friendly Homecoming Favors

Homecoming is a celebration, a time to kick up your heels and pay homage to your school and it's history. Whether your homecoming is a formal affair or a casual come-as-you-are event, favors should not be forgotten. Help your students celebrate their school and preserve their memories.

But finding a favor that's easy on your budget and a hit with students is sometimes a difficult task. We've found seven ideas under $1.00 and all can be imprinted with your school name, team or mascot.

Water Bottles

Everyone loves a a Water Bottle! Get your school name or mascot imprinted on the side and hand them out at the big game or dance. Always a hit with students!



Locker Stickers

Locker Stickers go on strong and peel off leaving no residue. Customize them with your school or team name.

Shakers

Give them all something to cheer loud and clear with at the big game! These Hand Shakers come with an imprinted handle to get your message out.

Custom Buttons

Imprint your Custom Buttons with your homecoming theme, school name or mascot. What a feeling of unity when everyone at school wears them to the big game or dance!

Key Rings

Everyone can use a Key Ring! And with your imprint it will become a keepsake for all the students and staff.

Spirit Bands

The latest in wrist-wear, these Spirit Bands are popular among kids.



So this year don't let budget woes stop you from celebrating big. Send them home from the big game or the Homecoming Dance with a favor to add to their memento box.

Has your school given homecoming favors in the past?

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Spirit Week New Ways to Celebrate

Spirit week is a traditional part of Homecoming celebrations for many schools. It's celebrated with a different theme each day of the week ending with School Spirit Day on Friday. This year why not try some fun new "days" and break free from the "same-old-same-old" spirit days of the past.

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Get Crazy With School Spirit

It's time to start thinking about school spirit! Fostering school spirit and encouraging student participation has many benefits. It helps encourage unity among students, parents and staff, grows confidence and sportsmanship, and encourages the dissolve of social divisions.

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