Fundraiser Kick-Off Script

GREETING

Good (morning/afternoon) everyone! I’m so excited to be here as we kick off our Fall fundraiser! This year, we’ve teamed up with Charleston Wrap®, and we can’t wait to share all the fun prizes and awesome things we have in store!

Quick question: How many of you love __________? (example of what past fundraisers have paid for)

Did you know our past fundraisers helped provide __________? (list a few more things past fundraisers have funded)

Pretty amazing, right? Well, this year we need your help to keep making those things possible.

GOAL

Let’s talk about our Charleston Wrap® fundraiser and how YOU can help! Pay close attention because FOUR lucky students will get the chance to WIN a prize just by answering a question at the end of the assembly! So, listen closely! (Small prize ideas: candy, homework pass, school spirit items)

Now, we have a BIG task ahead of us. Our goal is to raise $_____________! (say it slowly, maybe repeat to emphasize)

That’s a lot of money, right?

But don’t worry—we’ve got this! The funds we raise will go toward ___________ (specific goals and how students will benefit).

We have lots of work ahead, but together we can hit our $_________ goal!

So, what do you think? Can we do it? (pause for response)

I can’t hear you! Can we reach our goal of $_________? (pause)

I can’t hear you! Can we reach our goal of $_________? (pause)

PRIZES

Now, are you ready to hear about the awesome prizes you can win? (pause) I can’t hear you! Are you ready for the prizes?! (pause) Let’s check out the video!

Play the KICK-OFF VIDEO!

(During the video, top sellers from last year and parent/teacher volunteers should prepare for the “activity”)

After the video, remind students about the Charleston Wrap® Daily Prizes they can earn during the fundraiser. Some tips:

• SHOW THE DAILY PRIZES! Have volunteers walk around the assembly showing off prizes and the grand prize.
• Remind students they will earn daily prizes at school when they submit coupons.
• Tell students where to submit their coupons and collect prizes: __________ (lunchroom, school office, etc.)
• Let students know they’ll be entered to WIN the grand prize when they submit a coupon.

If applicable, mention any school-sponsored prizes:

• Extra recess time
• Homework pass
• Lunch with the principal
• Dress-down day

What do you think? Pretty awesome, right? (pause)

We are so excited to see what YOU can do to help our school raise the funds we need!

TASK

Now, time for your homework assignment! But don’t worry—it’s easy and fun!

Here’s the deal: Tonight, you’ll take home your Charleston Wrap® fundraising packet! (Have volunteers show off the packets by jumping around and acting silly.)

Take the packet OUT of your book bag, and show it to your parents—maybe even dance around the house with it!

Inside the packet, you’ll find the CATALOG(S) and PRIZE poster. (Have volunteers hold up the catalogs and posters for a visual.) You’ll want to show these to your parents—there are so many great prizes to earn! (If participating in the Daily Prize Program, show off the prizes students can earn.)

Next, get your parents to register online—instructions are in the packet. Once you register, invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to support our fundraiser!

Guess what? If you register online and share your fundraising link tonight, you could win your FIRST PRIZE tomorrow! How cool is that? Who wants to earn a prize tomorrow?!

This is probably the easiest homework assignment ever! Who’s going to do it tonight? Just pull the packet out, show your parents, get them to register online, and you’ll earn your first prize!

ACTIVITY

Now, let’s see who’s been paying attention! I’ve got four questions for you. If you know the answer, raise your hand and you might WIN A PRIZE!

 (Play Kick-Off theme song during this part. Have the Principal walk around with a microphone to call on students. If a student answers correctly, they can come up to redeem a small prize.)

1. How much money do we need to raise?
2. What are we going to do with the money we raise?
3. What’s your homework assignment tonight? (Show parents the catalog and prize poster)
4. How can you earn your first prize tomorrow? (By registering online and sharing your link)

CLOSING

WOW! I think we’re all super excited about our fundraiser! With everyone’s help, we’ll hit our goals and win lots of great prizes! Don’t forget—take home your fundraising packet tonight, hang up your prize poster, and start earning those prizes!

Thanks, everyone! Let’s go __________! (school mascot)