FUNDRAISING

These ideas are designed to demonstrate how to get started with Renaissance and also find new ideas to refresh or enhance the “Renaissance magic” of existing programs. These are proven ways to get approval and buy-in for a Renaissance program, as well as the how to’s of branding, marketing, and fundraising for Renaissance within the school and the community.

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COLOR RUN

Raise funds for your renaissance program and create community involvement simultaneously.

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TEST CARE PACKAGES

Students can sell these to anyone who wants to give a little motivation to a friend during busy testing times of the year.

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER LIVE!

Challenge “celebrity” contestants to a round of “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader” and charge a small admission.

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Minute to Pitch It: Kiss a Grad Goodbye!
Fundraising, Student Recognition & Reward

You got one minute? That’s all you need! Learn how a handwritten note and a special treat sweetly honor the relationships built at your school AND…

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Minute to Pitch It: (FUND)Raise Craze
Fundraising

Hear from Dr. Tara Campbell on how to reinforce your school’s values by incorporating them into your next school fundraiser Activity goal: Raise money for your…

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Minute to Pitch It: Powderpuff Football Fundraiser
Fundraising

Use a Homecoming activity like Powderpuff Football as an effective FUNdraiser! Given a limit of 60 seconds, Beth explains how her school raises both money and…

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Engrave A Brick
Fundraising

Provide an opportunity for seniors, alumni and community members to leave a legacy. By creating an engraved brick wall or walk way. People can buy bricks…

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GYMNASIUM EVENTS
Fundraising

Students pay $1 to get out of class to participate in a gym event. School type: Middle School or High School Activity goal: Fundraising and fun Submitted…

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Color Run Fundraiser
Fundraising

Raise funds for your renaissance program and create community involvement simultaneously. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Raise funds and build community involvement Submitted by: Tara Campbell

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HOMECOMING BONFIRE
Fundraising

Host a Homecoming Bonfire to build relationships and raise funds for Renaissance activities. School type: High School Activity goal: Fundraising for Renaissance program and building relationships Submitted…

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TEST CARE PACKAGES
Fundraising, General Ideas

Students can sell “Test Care Packages” during lunch to any student that wants to give a little motivation to a friend during busy testing times of…

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RENAISSANCE LEADERSHIP CAMP
Fundraising

Invite your incoming 8th graders (or highest level grade) to a special workshop designed to help them be good leaders as they begin their final year…

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JEANS WEEK
Fundraising

Raise money, visibility and give your Staffulty a perk, too – One school raised close to $500! School type: K-12 Activity goal: Create visibility for the…

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HAUNTED HOUSE
Fundraising

One of the most successful fundraising ideas we’ve seen. Some schools have made between $3,000-$6,000 over Halloween. School type: High School Activity goal: Fundraising Submitted by:…

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GETTING STARTED: TIPS AS YOU START RENAISSANCE
Fundraising, General Ideas

It’s not always easy to know where to start, but educators have been using Renaissance ideals for decades. The following are some great tips to keep…

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EGG TOSS
Fundraising

Introduce students to a typical Renaissance event at the beginning of the year with this easy event that can be scaled to accommodate the entire school.…

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER?
Fundraising

Challenge a few “celebrity” contestants to a round of the “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader” game for little or no cost while charging admission…

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