important to support our schools and the healthy messages being taught by
utilizing healthy fundraising. ... WASH DOG, WATER GARDEN, MOW. LAWN,
ETC.).
FOR HEALTHY FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a way for schools to generate additional resources that contribute to the educational experience for students. Funds are often used for field trips, playground equipment, general school supplies, athletic uniforms and many other things. Many fundraisers revolve around foods high in sugar and fat with little nutritional value. It is important to support our schools and the healthy messages being taught by utilizing healthy fundraising. Healthy fundraising sends the message to children that their health is more important than the money made by selling unhealthy foods. Be Creative! Support the schools and your students by Going For Healthy Fundraising!
Ideas to Sell Space on school message board to wish happy birthday or congratulate an accomplishment
Stationary
Reserved parking
Holiday wrapping
Mulch
Jewelry
Gift wrap, boxes & bags
Flowers, bulbs, plants
Giant coloring books
Student directories
School spirit wear
Holiday wreaths & decorations
Candles
School supplies
First aid kits
Scratch off cards
Frisbees or jump ropes
Batteries
Fruits
Water bottles
Trail mix
Christmas trees
Fruit & nut baskets
Family portraits
Lunch box auctions
Discount card
Reusable grocery bags/ lunch sacks
School mascot tattoos School spirit stickers License plate holders with school logo
Emergency kit for cars Ink cartridge recycling
School spirit water bottles
Stadium seats/pillows
Brick/Stone/Tile engraved
Cookbooks
Child handprint wall
School event planners
Seasonal/School flags
Calendars
Greeting cards (STUDENT ART)
Reserved seating at sporting events
General • GO! Healthy Fundraising
Student art work Balloon bouquets Magazine subscriptions
Michigan Nutrition Standards
Ideas to Support Academics/Arts Read-a-thon
Singing telegrams
Science fair
Talent shows
Math/Equations night
Magic show
Battle of the bands
Ideas to Support Activity Fun run
Bowling night
Teacher/Student games
Car wash
Walk-a-thon
Skate night
(VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL , ETC.)
Rent-a-teen (team) helper
Bike-a-thon
Sled-a-thon
Parent/Student games
Jump-rope-a-thon
3-on-3 basketball tournament
Horseshoe tournament Fun olympics
Golf tournament
Treasure/Scavenger hunt
Halloween insurance
Silent auction (GOODS, SERVICES,
Chuck a puck at the rink
Can & bottle drive
Administrative fun—change jar in office and once reaches a certain amount staff member challenged to do something (DO A CHEER, PIE IN
TALENTS)
Scrip cards
Mom-o-gram
Glow in the dark items
Rubber duck derby
“No bake” bake sale
Penny wars
Educational games
“Town”opoly game
SAT practice test
“Up cycling”
Dances (FATHER/DAUGHTER, MOTHER/SON, FAMILY)
(RAKE LEAVES, PLANT FLOWERS, WASH DOG, WATER GARDEN, MOW LAWN, ETC.)
Field day
Other Ideas
THE FACE, SING, ETC.)
Raffles of classroom baskets Raffle of classroom art Raffles of donated goods Cow pie guessing
Resource Ideas (not endorsements) www.creativestonedesignsinc.com (MICHIGAN COMPANY)
www.reacheverychild.com/feature/fundraisers.html
www.brickstonegraphics.com
www.fundraisingweb.org
www.bricksrus.com
http://www.greatlakesphotography.biz/portrait_fund-raiser
www.engravedbricks.com
www.fundraising-ideas.org
www.donorfundraising.com
www.nojunkfood.org
www.leaveyourmark.com
www.fundingfactory.com
www.nudayfundraising.com (MICHIGAN COMPANY)
www.ultimatedecals.com
www.currentfun.com
www.andersonsspirit.com
www.escrip.com
www.coolsportpix.com
www.schoolpop.com
www.schoolspiritstore.com
www.bgbeads.com
www.greenbottleonline.com
www.homelandfundraising.com
www.terracycle.net
REFERENCES USED
Adapted from: Creative Financing and Fundraising. California Project Learn, California Department of Health Services, 2002, “What Schools Can Do — Ideas for Healthy Fundraising Alternatives”, Connecticut State Department of Education, Feb. 2005
5-4-3-2-1 Go!™ was developed by the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children—www.clocc.net | Schools Implementing Nutrition Standards is funded by an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Communities Putting Prevention to Work Cooperative Agreement award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Michigan Department of Community Health.
General • GO! Healthy Fundraising
Michigan Nutrition Standards
