Middle School Fundraising

Middle School Fundraising is probably the most difficult of any school fundraising age.

Participation levels decrease tremendously from the levels seen with elementary school fundraisers. During the middle school years parent involvement also decreases which may be one of the reasons that participation in general also slows down.

Part of the issue is also ago related. Students are old enough to be individuals but have not completely gravitated to their specific sports or hobbies like they will do in high school where fundraising becomes successful and easier once again.

So how do you go about meeting your fundraising goals with a middle school group?

First and foremost you should make sure the students benefit directly from the fundraiser. Students at this age will sell a lot if they know they will get some benefit or result from their efforts. But the benefit needs to be of interest to them. They might not work as hard to purchase a computer for the library as they will to offset the cost for a field trip for example.

Choose a middle school fundraiser they understand and believe in. If you can find a product or program the students really like they will be more likely to word hard at it.

Make sure you keep the students aware of the capaign well in advance of the actual middle school fundraising. Then remind them about the fundraiser as often as possible while the fundraiser is going on. Do not depend on them to remember or even think about the fundraiser. You need to keep reminding them and encouraging them.

On this page you will find some suggestions for good middle school fundraisings. You'll also find an extensive list of articles pertaining to middle school fundraising.

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