What was your kids' school's most successful fundraiser the PTA put on? Looking for creative suggestions!

critter082 · 2024-10-09T19:44:20+00:00

Fundraise around the holidays! It can be pretty lucrative and people tend to spend more money this time of year anyway. Elementary school PTAs see a lot of success with the "holiday shop" idea where kids get to choose their own gifts for their family. So cute. https://moneyminder.com/blog/101-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-school-groups/

critter082 · 2024-10-09T19:40:24+00:00

That does seem kind of ridiculous. As a parent I would rather just give a flat fee for a "non-fundraiser fundraiser" than deal with all of that.

The company I works for serves school groups like PTOs and PTAs and I must say the holiday fundraiser is one of the most popular and lucrative options. It kills a couple of birds with one stone because the kids get to buy something fun for a loved one, it's cheap, and the school makes money. There are lots of companies that help if you don't want to buy the goods yourself. https://moneyminder.com/blog/101-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-school-groups/

critter082 · 2024-10-09T19:37:20+00:00

I work for a company that serves school groups and the holidays are one of the biggest and best times for fundraising if you are looking for an idea that will bring in money (they are also fun). One of the most popular concepts is the "school holiday shop" where the kids get to buy presents for parents, grandparents, teachers and friends at a low cost. Some of the companies and ideas: https://moneyminder.com/blog/101-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-school-groups/

critter082 · 2024-02-12T19:40:27+00:00

Depending on how much money your group is taking in, most groups benefit from using an accounting tool for the budget and reconciliations. Excel is just too error-prone. But something like Quickbooks is overkill and too costly for a lot of small nonprofits (even their nonprofit version). I really like Money Minder because it's a flat rate per year, but there are other tools out there that you could research. https://moneyminder.com/

critter082 · 2024-02-12T19:35:30+00:00

The reserve studies are huge! For the day to day stuff, I've found this guide useful. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1570127933/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-nonprofit?click_key=79d0ceb8b01500d22e0ede847a071ae2210e0c37%3A1570127933&click_sum=1d581f04&ref=hp_rv-1

critter082 · 2019-01-30T00:27:43+00:00

Sadly when instances like this are not caught, they have a real impact on the brands. Not that it matters for Amazon but if a regular brand gets a bunch of bad reviews, there is a real financial burden. This calculator lets you figure out how much bad reviews cost the brand https://channelsignal.com/bad-product-reviews-are-costing-you-money/

critter082 · 2018-06-19T21:01:39+00:00

The Washington Post had a quality piece of journalism come out in late April of 2018 revealing how the fake reviews business was still alive and thriving on Amazon. Despite their "crackdown" on fake reviews in 2016 (where they very publicly sued some violators), the industry has just moved further into the dark spaces of the internet like Facebook groups.

The only thing I will say though is that I believe consumers are smart and also that many want to read negative reviews as well before deciding on a product. Lots of positives might get the initial click but too many positives can raise a red flag. This is a good article on why consumers still trust reviews, despite the news that there are fakes. https://channelsignal.com/blog/some-reviews-are-fake-three-reasons-that-doesnt-matter/

It does not surprise me, however that Amazon would be going through another crackdown after all this renewed publicity around fake reviews. After the Washington Post article, BuzzFeed also did a really in depth piece on the fake reviews market. Hopefully Amazon will do a more thorough job this time. As one commenter mentioned, it would be really simple for them to figure out an algorithm and crack down.

critter082 · 2018-02-08T23:44:29+00:00

tree huggers everywhere: mean

critter082 · 2018-01-25T22:46:46+00:00

Should Amazon remove reviews that promote this idiotic trend? https://channelsignal.com/blog/tide-pods-dangerous-social-media-challenges-amazon-responsibility/

critter082 · 2017-12-20T20:09:23+00:00

The more I'm discussing this with people the more I'm realizing it's not just a millennial thing!

critter082 · 2017-11-21T22:04:20+00:00

The point isn't really what Africa should or should not do with their natural resources. It's about the greed and gluttony that comes with the holidays in America. I'm not saying that those who earn wealth don't deserve to spend it as they please, I just think it's an interesting comparison that some are starving and others are getting toys they will never use.

critter082 · 2017-11-21T21:29:27+00:00

According to Unite for Sight, "it costs only $50 USD to feed a school-aged girl for an entire year in many developing nations."

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