Short on Time? Quick Ways to Rally Support for Your Fundraiser

School fundraising can be a daunting task, especially when you’re feeling pressed for time. Fortunately, there are a handful of efficient strategies that teachers can use to win support and help make their fundraiser even more successful. By partnering with Art to Remember and leveraging your school’s existing networks, you can really maximize your outreach and fundraiser engagement!

1. Get New Resources from Art to Remember

One of the most crucial aspects of creating a successful and stress-free fundraiser is partnering with an experienced organization that prioritizes you and your time. At Art to Remember, we do exactly that! Our process includes developing art lessons that translate beautifully into keepsakes. Plus, we can provide you with the paper you’ll need for your students’ creations. You’ll get support with every step, from planning to execution, making it much easier for you to achieve your fundraising goals.

There’s no doubt that effective marketing is key to a successful fundraiser. That’s why we also help art teachers in crafting compelling messages to connect with families and others in your school community. The more support you can get for your fundraiser, the better. Let us be the primary partner to really make things simple!

2. Connect with Your School’s Community Outreach Person

As an art teacher, your main focus is probably centered on the classroom experience. But when you’re looking to launch a fundraiser, it’s important to collaborate with other people in your school network too. You don’t need to do it all alone! There will likely be a handful of co-workers who would love to help make your art class fundraiser a success. You just need to ask for their support.

Reaching out to the individuals in your school’s administrative roles can be a great starting point. Is there someone in charge of communicating with parents? What about a person who handles social media or community outreach? Or would an office assistant be able to work with you on your strategy and coordinating with parents?

When you choose Art to Remember, you’ll already be getting the support of our team to keep your fundraiser deadlines on track. Even still, it can be really helpful to collaborate with someone in your school. See who might be available to help you brainstorm and tag-team the process. Many hands make light work.

3. Call on the PTO/PTA to Help Spread the Word

Parent involvement is critical for your fundraising efforts. Your students will be creating some remarkable artwork, and you want to be sure their families have all of the information they need to place their orders for their keepsakes.

Connecting with your PTO/PTA to announce the fundraiser—as well as how easy the ordering process will be—can help keep everyone informed both before and after they place their orders. You’ll be able to build anticipation for the fundraiser with the PTO/PTA lines of communication. And who knows, you might even learn that there are some parents who want to help you by donating additional funds or art supplies to your classroom throughout the year!