FUNDRAISING

Charge $1 for students and Staffulty to wear their favorite (or silliest) onesie on a designated Wednesday. School Type: Elementary school, Middle School, High School (1-12)…

Raise money by inviting Staffuty to enter their pet into Pet Wars – a fundraiser where students get to vote for their favorite Staffulty pet. Whosever…

Strengthen school culture while positively impacting your community! Educator Kristina Peterson shares three tips for establishing valuable partnerships with local businesses. School Type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School (K-12) Submitted by: Little Rock Southwest High School, AR…

Have a Renaissance class or club that is overcrowded or at a time that constantly conflicts with other school activities? Introducing RAD: Renaissance After Dark! This…

The Teens and Tots Trike Race is an event where students lead a tricycle race while also raising funds for a local charity. School Type: High…

Host your very own “Dancing with the Stars” that features 10 couples from your school community to help raise money for a goal, fund, project, or…

If you are looking to raise a lot of funds for programming or other goals, host a Holiday Market on your campus with all the student…

Are you trying to spice up your school fundraiser? Create a system of tiered dares that will be completed any time a goal is met –…

Raise money for your Renaissance group or another effort by hosting a “Cocoa Cinema Day” – an in school event for students to wear pajama pants,…

Celebrate the beginning of summer and the end of a great school year by bringing your school community together for a school-wide 6 vs. 6 volleyball…

This is a popular activity at Renaissance schools across the country! Recognize and reward students (or anyone) on campus by allowing them to paint a parking…

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…

Host a Back to School BBQ Bash to bring together your entire school community (Staffulty, students, parents, and community partners) for a night of fun, and…

Hear from Dr. Tara Campbell on how to reinforce your school’s values by incorporating them into your next school fundraiser Activity Goal: School fundraiser Submitted by:…

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…

Provide an opportunity for seniors, alumni and community members to leave a legacy by creating an engraved brick wall or walk way – this can be…

Students pay $1 to get out of class to participate in a gym event in this fundraiser. School Type: Middle School or High School Activity Goal: School…

Bureau Valley High School in Illiniois had a great fundraiser for Renaissance in their school – a Machine Shed Masters Tournament! The Machine Shed Masters is…

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

Help your students celebrate the end of the semester, school year or achievement with a movie night at school! School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…