Why your next coffee fundraiser should be fair trade
What does it mean to be fair trade? Fair trade standards follow 10 principles that fall under four simple parent categories: Income sustainability, empowerment, individual and community well being, and environmental stewardship. When your coffee fundraiser is fair trade, it empowers good—not only in your community, but across the world. Income Stability in a fair…
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Your Best Fundraiser yet: Fall Fruit!
Fall is almost here and that means more than just the return of your favorite autumnal lattes to your local coffee shops, it means fall fruit in your fundraiser, and in our humble opinion, your best fundraiser! Apples make it easy to have your best fundraiser Apples are a long-standing favorite among our organizers…
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Everything You Need to Know About Champs
Wondering whether to have champs register in your upcoming FarmRaiser campaign? We’ve answered your burning questions below. What are champs? Champs are the individual students, organization members, staff, etc.who want to sell in your campaign. They’re your fundraiser’s biggest stars–the “feet on the ground” that raise money for their cause while educating their customers on the importance…
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Healthy Snacks to Fuel Young Readers
With the first day of school just around the corner, we’re rested and ready to help you meet your fundraising goals! Whether it’s for purchasing supplies, funding a fall field trip, or supporting your PTA programs, FarmRaiser is here to help. As you work with your school’s administration and PTA to plan your fundraisers for…
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Healthy Fundraising with FarmRaiser
How to talk to your friends about Healthy Fundraising Ready to kick off your healthy fundraising campaign with FarmRaiser, but maybe the rest of your committee, group or PTO/PTA is not? If you want to quickly explain how organizations can raise money, support local farmers and artisans, and connect kids with healthy food, we’ve created…
continue readingWhat if I Don’t Want Champs in my FarmRaiser?
Hi there! Lauren, your Chief Cultivator here! Congrats on being a current or future FarmRaiser organizer, aka one of the cool kids. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want individual students, organization members, staff, etc. (called Champs) to sell in your FarmRaiser. If not, your campaign will consist of…
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Fundraising Tips for Champion and Community Engagement!
Are you an organizer who wants your FarmRaiser champs to blow their fundraiser out of the water? This is a must-read.
continue readingFrom Pew Trusts: Are School Fundraisers a Back Door for Junk Food?
The ubiquitous school fundraiser has become a back door for junk food sales to kids. See how policymakers are fighting back in this video.
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Fundraising Frustration
This viral PTA alternative fundraiser struck a cord with parents and families across the country. If you’re ready for something fun and meaningful, check out FarmRaiser!
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Michigan student sells over $2,000 dollars’ worth of healthy, local products
Raising money with FarmRaiser is fun, easy, and helps support your local food system–just ask one of our FarmRaiser champions, Lucy!
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