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21 Fundraising Ideas for College

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21 Fundraising Ideas for College

Fundraising in college works best when it’s fun, simple, and easy to join. Bake sales, raffles, crowdfunding, ticketed events, sponsorships, and peer-to-peer challenges are great ways to raise money fast. Keep the goals clear, make it social, and use both on-campus and digital tools.

6 Fun Fall Festival Ideas for Schools (That Raise More Money)

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6 Fun Fall Festival Ideas for Schools (That Raise More Money)

Fall festivals are more than seasonal celebrations—they’re powerful fundraising and community-building events. From themed raffles and pumpkin patches to interactive games and food stations, creative fall festival ideas can attract families, drive donations, and strengthen school spirit.

How to Create Effective Marketing Plans for Schools: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Create Effective Marketing Plans for Schools: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article shows school leaders how to craft a marketing plan—segment your audience, audit your position, set measurable goals, deploy multi-channel tactics, budget wisely, and monitor metrics—for stronger enrollment and fundraising.

Creative PTO Fundraising Ideas for Schools

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Creative PTO Fundraising Ideas for Schools

This article gives PTOs and PTAs dozens of fundraising ideas — seasonal events, online auctions, custom merch, business sponsorships, eco initiatives, and more — to grow school funds and community engagement.

45 Holiday Donation Drive Ideas

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45 Holiday Donation Drive Ideas

Creative drive ideas for nonprofits during holidays — e.g. themed giving days, matching challenges, gift-card programs, virtual fundraisers, and partnerships — to boost seasonal giving and donor engagement.

Easy Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams

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Easy Fundraising Ideas for Sports Teams

A playbook of fast, high-impact fundraisers for sports teams—peer campaigns, merch sales, tournaments, clinics, local sponsorships & online auctions—that help cover gear, travel, and team costs while engaging community support.

12 Fundraising Ideas for University Clubs

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12 Fundraising Ideas for University Clubs

This article offers university clubs creative fundraisers—social events, branded gear, online crowdsourcing, campus services, and business tie-ins—to build funds and visibility.

Do University Clubs Pay Taxes on Fundraising Money?

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Do University Clubs Pay Taxes on Fundraising Money?

University clubs don’t automatically avoid taxes—if they meet IRS rules and qualify (e.g. 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(7)), fundraising may be tax-exempt. But income from unrelated business activities can be taxed under UBTI rules.

Why Do Schools Have to Raise Funds?

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Why Do Schools Have to Raise Funds?

Because standard funding is limited, schools lean on fundraising to support arts, field trips, facility upgrades, clubs, and other non-core needs that the base budget can’t afford.