Supplier Spotlight! Fundraise with Fire Grounds Coffee Company
The idea for Fire Grounds Coffee Company was sparked by first responder Paul Clarke who had become a little fed up with the low quality coffee they were served at the fire station. Many other first responders were in agreement, so he started working on the company during deployment in Iraq in 2018. It was…
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Mum’s the Fundraiser
Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow and care for, making them ideal for fundraising. As many of us are staying home, we could all use a splash of color to brighten up our days and maybe that of a passing neighbor’s. They’re a fall flower, November’s birth flower, and the colors they…
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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…
continue readingIncorporating Multiple FarmRaisers Into Your School Calendar
Ready for a year of selling healthy local products? Delight your supporters and teach kids healthy habits by hosting multiple FarmRaisers!
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…
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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Cupcake Wars? What’s the Best Way to Control our Children’s Sugar Intake at School and Home?
In 2010 the federal government passed the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. The “Let’s Move!” program strives to fight childhood obesity by encouraging children to live an active lifestyle and eat a nutritious diet. The Healthy Act also regulates the quantity of sugar and fats served to children at school. This statute helps guarantee that school-aged children receive at least one healthy meal a day.
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What FarmRaiser’s All About!
Reinventing School Fundraisers with Local, Healthy Food! FarmRaiser founder, Mark Abbott, had finally had enough of his kids hawking unhealthy products to their family, friends, and neighbors when he decided to found new school fundraising company, FarmRaiser. This reinvention of the time-honored tradition of product-based school fundraising eliminates the unhealthy, sugar-laden products chock full of…
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