The Charleston Wrap Blog: Discover tips and strategies for effective online fundraising.
2018 Holiday Gift Guide (Gift-Giving Ideas that Give Back to Your School)
2018 Holiday Gift Guide (Gift-Giving Ideas that Give Back to Your School) The holidays are almost here. Wait... say what?! Yep - it's true. They creep up every year and we find ourselves headed to the nearest shopping mall "one last time" (yeah, right) to pick up a last minute gift for the neighbor who just dropped off a yummy homemade gingerbread house for the family to enjoy. With the Fall season full of school activities, family gatherings, PTA meetings, work and daily [...]
School Fundraising Promotion Timeline
School Fundraising Promotion Timeline Communication is key to your fundraiser's success and it's really important to have an idea of what to communicate and when. Below you'll find just that - a timeline of when to communicate during your school's fundraiser and what key information needs to be addressed (and to whom!). Your goal as a fundraising sponsor should be to communicate with parents, students and teachers each and every day of your fundraiser in order to achieve the absolute highest participation....Are [...]
School Fundraiser: Volunteer Tasks and Tips
School Fundraiser: Volunteer Tasks and Tips Breaking up your committee into leaders is a fantastic way to delegate responsibilities during your school fundraiser. Below you'll find a list of various optional volunteer opportunities - these positions are suggestions only, and you'll likely find that not all of the opportunities mentioned below will be necessary to run your Charleston Wrap® fundraiser - we just like to make sure you're prepared! Fundraising is about working together to achieve a goal, so rally the troops and have [...]
School Fundraising Kick-Off Guide: 6 Tips for Planning Your Kick-Off Assembly
School Fundraising Kick-Off Guide: 6 Tips for Planning Your Kick-Off Assembly Prepare PTA volunteers, teachers and the Principal Ask key members of your school community to participate in your fundraiser's kick-off assembly! Make sure everyone is aware of the kick-off date, time, and their responsibilities. The #1 priority is to HAVE FUN! Parent volunteers: Refer to our Volunteer Tasks & Tips for kick-off volunteer opportunities. Principal and Teachers: Kids love seeing their Principal and teachers involved in all the fun [...]
School Fundraising Checklist
School Fundraising Checklist You’ve determined your school’s fundraising dates and signed your agreement. What’s next? Step 1: Set a fundraising goal and determine how the funds will be used Communicating your goal and the reason for fundraising will be a key factor to your success - before, during and even after your fundraiser. Talk to your Fundraising Consultant about including your goal information on your Parent Letters (letters provided by Charleston Wrap®). Be prepared to share your progress during the fundraiser, encouraging [...]
The Ultimate Cast Iron Grilled Burger: A Tropical Twist on Father’s Day (minus the heat)
The Ultimate Cast Iron Grilled Burger: A Tropical Twist on Father's Day (minus the heat) With Father's Day around the corner, it's time to start planning a menu for the big day - after all, you should have plenty of time on your hands to plan an elaborate meal for Dad, especially since the kids are home from school on summer break and your days are freed up from PTO duties (NOT!). No seriously, time never seems to slow down -that's for [...]
Not All Gift Wrap is Created Equal
Not All Gift Wrap is Created Equal It's no secret that gift wrap is a huge seller when it comes to school fundraising. It's a popular item in fundraising and brings in huge profits for schools because almost everyone buys gift wrap (especially for the holidays), so why not sell it and help your school, too? The big question is this - Are your parents and supporters getting the best value for a product they'll need and use year-after-year? What if we [...]
The Perfect Ingredients for Making Mom Breakfast in Bed
The Perfect Ingredients for Making Mom Breakfast in Bed When the month of May comes around, it seems like sons and daughters (and Dads, too) are always scrambling to figure out the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Is there really such thing as the perfect gift for the Mom who has given you so much? She gave you life, how can you top that?! As busy as life can be these days with kids, PTA school fundraisers, marching band practice, and work-life, keeping [...]
Why the Packaging of Your School’s Fundraising Orders Matters
Why the Packaging of Your School's Fundraising Orders Matters It’s the little things that matter, like bubble wrap and a large yellow label. So many fundraising companies do it all wrong - they don’t give attention to their packaging process, causing major headaches for school sponsors and PTA volunteers. Imagine receiving your school’s fundraising delivery to find improper or no labeling of orders. You’ve got parents scheduled to pick up orders in less than an hour and you’re standing in the [...]
How to Pick the Perfect School Fundraiser: 15 Questions to Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line
How to Pick the Perfect School Fundraiser: 15 Questions To Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line Choosing a fundraiser for your school or organization is kind of a big deal (....seriously, it is.). The goal is to find a fundraiser that’s easy, simple, provides excellent customer service and lots of profit potential. The funds you raise will not only be used to help your school build the playground of your dreams, or cover the cost of band camp – the funds [...]