School fundraisers help support extracurricular activities, school facilities, classroom resources, scholarships and more. With so many benefits, it’s important to plan at least one each year.
The best fundraisers excite everyone – students, parents, teachers, and your community. To make it work, start with a strong plan that aligns with your school’s goals and sparks interest.
As you explore these ideas, feel free to mix, match, and add your own twist to create the perfect school fundraiser.
Here are 10 fundraising ideas to help you build a strategy that works.
1. Fundraise-A-Thon *coming soon*
Turn any activity into a fundraising engine. Whether it’s reading, running, or acts of kindness, supporters pledge donations for milestones completed. It’s simple, digital, and encourages school-wide involvement.
2. Fart Monsters Order Taker
Yes, they are as silly as they sound—and kids love them. These squeezable plush toys packed with personality are a huge hit. Use a no-inventory Order Taker model for zero upfront costs and big profits.
3. Themed Dress Days
Offer fun themed days like Pajama Day or Crazy Hat Day for a small donation. Easy to organize and kids love participating.
4. Digital Giving Campaigns
Use a fundraising app or online platform where families can share a personalized link. No products needed and donations come in fast.
5. Smencils & Smens Sales
Fun, scented pencils and pens with high markup and instant appeal. These are perfect for school stores, pop-up tables, or classroom incentives.
6. Teacher Challenge Fundraisers
Set a fundraising goal and reward students by having a teacher take on a fun or silly challenge when the goal is met. It builds hype and boosts donations.
7. Candy Grams, Scented Grams, or Scented Smickers
Send a sweet message or scented pencil to a classmate or teacher for a small fee. This works especially well around holidays or school spirit weeks.
8. Community Clean-Up Day
Encourage donations for each hour students spend beautifying their community. It teaches responsibility and raises funds at the same time.
9. Talent Show with Ticket Sales
Host a school talent show and sell tickets to families and friends. Add a concession stand or merchandise table for extra income.
10. Classroom Coin War
Start a friendly competition among classes to collect the most change. The winning class earns a prize, and your school benefits from the collective effort.
Combine a few of these methods throughout the year to keep energy and participation high. The key to success is choosing fundraisers that are fun, easy to promote, and offer clear value to supporters.
Get started with Scentco Fundraising. Explore more tools and tips in our Free Fundraising Guide.
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