Connecting Schools With Great Fundraising Ideas.

I am not a gambler. Never have been. I don’t have anything against it, but I’m just too scared that I’d be a bad gambler and lose all my money.

Sometimes, I wish I weren’t so terrified. I see people have all sorts of fun putting their cash on the line. From the high stakes poker tables in Vegas to lottery tickets at the gas station, it looks like I’m really missing out on something.

But, no longer! Now, I get to experience the massive endorphin rush that gambling offers without any of the risk. And, everybody’s a winner!

“How’s that even possible?” you ask with shock and disbelief.

Well, there’s great news! The wonderful folks over at eFundraising have two styles of discount scratchcards and these looks like fun way to raise money for your school.

Honestly, I never used scratchcards as a fundraising tool when I was an elementary principal, only because I was unaware of this great opportunity. However, now that I have learned all about them, I would definitely have added this nifty little trick to my bag.

For those of you who haven’t ever traveled down the scratchcard path, here’s what you need to do:
1. Read this article from top to bottom
2. Go to the eFundraising site and read all the details
3. Order a FREE sample scratchcard from them by calling 1-866-249-0089

Really, it’s that easy. 1-2-3. continue reading

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Entertainment Books are a fundraiser that many schools use every year to raise funds. The books are available in over 150 cities in the United States and Canada. They offer coupons for local restaurants, retailers, movie theatres and other merchants. Many fo the coupons are 50% off coupons or Buy one get one Free.

The Brevard Schools Foundation, a non-profit organization in Florida that supports local schools uses the Entertainment Book as a fundraiser.

The foundation sells the books directly, and in the beginning of the school year, about 50 schools recruit students to sell them to family, friends and neighbors.

Entertainment Book fundraisers brought in $138,000 for participating Brevard schools last year, Clifton said.

(From FloridaToday.com)

Schools usually sell these books between September and January. For more information about this fundraiser visit the Entertainment website or call 1-888-231-SAVE (7283).

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Coupon books and discount cards are one of the best fundraisers. Why? They are an all around winner for both schools and businesses.

Schools in Catoosa County Georgia agree:

Superintendent Denia Reese commented, “I think the coupon book sale is a win-win opportunity. You can save more than $3,000 by purchasing a $10 coupon book, you will be helping schools purchase current technology for our students, and you will be supporting many local merchants by redeeming their coupons.”

(From the Catoosa County News)

This school used a coupon book that had offers from local businesses. This is a great situation because it not only helps the school but the businesses included in the book. So as the principal says, merchants benefit by increased business. They are also more likely to help your school this way, rather than just give a straight donation.

Sometimes these programs consist of a book of tear out coupons for an unlimited number of merchants. These can be produced locally through a print shop or other provider. Discount Cards on the other hand offer discounts at 10-24 different retailers which are printed on the back of a credit card sized plastic card.

Either way, discount books and cards for local merchants can be a great win-win for everybody.

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This fall in Southern California Fundraising Green will introduce the myGreenSpark Redemption Book as its flagship fundraising product. Simply put, it’s a coupon book with a Green and Healthy twist.

The myGreenSpark Redemption Book will unite consumers with companies and organizations that offer green and healthy products, services and activities, promoting a wholesome and active lifestyle. Each coupon in the book, once redeemed, will provide the user with a “Green Spark” for change. Not only will this Green coupon book educate students and families about how a few small changes in their consumer habits can be a big help to the environment, but it will also lead them to healthy activities and better
eating habits.

Fundraising Green was founded in early 2007 by Jennifer Caronna, a business savvy PTA mom from Long Beach, California. Jennifer, the mother of three daughters ages 6, 11 and 13 has spent the last eight years representing her children’s school PTA in such capacities as PTA President and Fundraising Coordinator.

Jennifer explains the logic behind her new fundraising product, the myGreenSpark Redemption Book, “By melding the popular and profitable coupon book fundraiser with a green and healthy philosophy, we distribute a product to thousands of busy families that not only educates them regarding green and healthy alternatives, but with the discount coupon in hand, we lead them to environmentally sound, conscience consumer
choices. We know that if the families that purchase the book use it to make just a few simple changes towards a greener and healthier lifestyle, the positive impact on our environment and on our children will be exponential.”

To learn more about Fundraising Green visit http://www.FundraisingGreen.com

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The Entertainment Book is a book of coupons produced specifically for a specific geographic area.  These popular books are published in over 150 city metro areas in the United States and Canada. Most of the coupons are 50% offers, or Buy one get one Free.

School fundraising with coupon books provides a great value to your supporters.  If you like dining out, this book is a must have. There are hundreds of coupons for 50% OFF or Buy One, Get One Free at local and chain restaurants. You’ll find everything from Fine Dining to Fast Food, and any kind of cuisine you could want.

The coupon books also really help a family on a budget with $5 off each and every month at local grocery stores. We bought the book two years in a row from our church’s preschool who sold them as a fundraiser. Last year our family saved at least $200 using the Entertainment book!

Because I have seen this coupon book WORK both as a consumer and as a fundraiser, I highly recommend it.

Benefits of the school coupon book fundraiser from Entertainment:

• No upfront cost means instant profit—you pay only for what you sell.
• Use Entertainment.com and offer books to out-of-town family and friends in more than 150 major metro areas.
• Your local representative helps you make the most money with the least effort
• Go from kickoff to wrap-up in as little as two weeks
• Free planning and promotional materials
• Free prize program to motivate and reward sellers
• Provide a great money-saving service to your supporters
• More support online at Entertainment.com

These books are normally sold between September and January. For more information about this fundraiser go to the Entertainment website or call 1-888-231-SAVE (7283).

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