Fundraising Success
Summer term event inspiration
Is your summer events calendar looking a little dull? Spruce it up with one of these bright ideas…
How one school built a supporter database
There are many hurdles to cross in creating a donation culture in schools, but the rewards will be worth it, says Sharon Noble
School fundraising: We raised £9,000 with our Mini-Olympics enrichment day
How we motivated pupils to get active and get fundraising
Bring history to life with a school mural
Two PTAs make history come to life at school
Advice Hub
Funding for school trips
If school trips are on the agenda, how can you make such enrichment opportunities a reality for your pupils? Jane Hughes and Sarah Everson look at the options
Make marketing matter
Education marketing expert Justin Smith shows you how to review your marketing activity and rise above the crowd
What to do before applying for grants
Don’t start that grant application yet! The best path to success is to take a step back and prepare, says grants specialist Claire Welburn
Small but mighty
Rural schools face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to income generation - here’s how to overcome them
Partnerships
Fund your school trip
We profile one corporate funding initiative that has enabled thousands of children to visit cultural institutions and enjoy outdoor adventures
Work better with your PTA
A good relationship with your PTA is a win-win for school fundraising, so how can you help recruit and retain volunteers, asks school development manager and PTA chair Sharon Noble
Alumni in action
Your former pupils are an untapped resource of goodwill and expertise, so why not ask them to ‘give back’ and support your school