FUNdraising: 50 Proven Strategies for Successful School Fundraisers

by Frank Sennett

"Focuses on fundraising the easy way! I definitely recommend that every school facing financial difficulties or just wanting to add to their school resources purchase this book."
―Joen Painter, Education Consultant

"A wonderful resource. The author covers all aspects of effective fundraising, provides practical advice, and identifies precautions that should be taken to make fundraising successful. This book makes fundraising beneficial for schools and adds a level of enjoyment to the planning, implementation, and positive results."
―Gerard A. Dery, Director, Zone 1
National Association of Elementary School Principals

"Even for school administrators who have been involved in many fundraisers over the years, there is always a need for fresh ideas and new approaches. Having a resource such as this book for a PTO to review could lead to new synergy around a reinvigorated fundraiser."
―Bonnie Tryon, Principal
Golding Elementary School, Cobleskill, NY

Creative new approaches and clever twists on classic fundraising events!

The author presents an abundance of creative and cost-effective fundraising strategies designed to engage the community and bring in significant dollars. Offering real-life examples of administrators, teachers, parents, students, and local supporters who have pulled off popular and lucrative fundraisers in schools across the country, this


Provides savvy organizing tipsOffers guidance on ethical issues Gives advice for avoiding fundraising mishaps Contains lists of potential outside partners and sponsorsIncludes resources about online fundraising and grantwritingIf you want to host events that raise spirits along with money and if you want to look back at your school′s revenue-raising efforts with pride rather than relief that they′re over, then this may be the book you′ve been waiting for!

152 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2007

About the author

Frank Sennett is the author of the Rafe Hendrix thriller series. The series debut, SHADOW STATE (Crooked Lane Press), published Feb. 21, 2023. Frank is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Montana. Frank has taught creative writing at UCLA Extension and has published nine books. He has served as a senior leader at multiple media outlets, including Time Out Chicago and MTV.com. He also spent one lucky season in the Wrigley Field press box covering the Chicago Cubs. He lives in Chicago with his wife, three children and two cats. He also wrote Groupon's Biggest Deal Ever (St. Martin's Press).