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How to Organize a Color Run Fundraiser in 5 Easy Steps
Planning Your Spring Fun Run Fundraiser After a long, cold winter, spring is the perfect time to get moving and bring some color to your school with a spring fun run! Not only is it a great way to engage the community, but it’s also an energizing event that will...
How to Plan Your Spring Color-A-Thon Fundraiser
If you've been wondering how to organize a color run, you've come to the right place! This kind of event is more than your average fundraiser—it's a high-energy celebration that brings your school and community together for a great cause. Whether you're new to event...
How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers
How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers Nonprofit organizations like PTA's, PTO's, church groups, little leagues, and community associations are powered by volunteers. Learning how to recruit and retain volunteers is a key component of your organization’s success. That’s...
Best Fundraiser Ideas For Schools
The Best Fundraiser Ideas For Schools Are Events Fundraising is essential for schools, but traditional methods often require too much time, too much effort, and don’t always deliver the results you need. Fortunately, there’s a better way. Event-based...
What’s a Color Run? Here’s Everything You Need To Know!
What’s a Color Run? Here’s Everything You Need To Know! If you’re part of a PTO or PTA, chances are you’re always on the lookout for fresh fundraising ideas that go beyond bake sales and catalog orders. You want something exciting, something that builds community,...
Tips for shifting into summer break mode
As the school year draws to a close, you and your child may be looking forward to summer break as a well-deserved reprieve. The challenge lies in shifting gears from a known routine to a new, possibly less-structured schedule. Read on for practical tips for making a smooth transition to summer.
Kids Need to Play Outside!
Well… we all know that. But it doesn’t seem to stop them from spending more time in front of a screen than we’d like them to. A good percentage of our kids are only spending 30 to 40 minutes a day outside. Instead, they are replacing valuable outdoor time with up to seven hours of screen time. Yikes! This inactive lifestyle will have a long term affect on these kid’s health and well-being.
What to Eat Before a Race and After You Cross the Finish Line
A Color-A-Thon fun run is enjoyable for all ages and running levels. The most important thing is to set a goal for yourself, stick to it and have FUN. But if you want to boost your race and make sure your body is properly fueled, there are a few good foods to eat...
Exciting Fundraiser Incentive Ideas To Boost Color Run Participation
When you plan a donation-based or entry fee-based Color-A-Thon with School-A-Thon, our awards and incentive program is already conveniently included. Fundraiser prizes include everything from crazy hair headbands to brightly colored tutus. But if you're looking to...
The Best Way to Throw Color Run Powder: Fun Ways to Spread a Little Color
Are you organizing your first School-A-Thon color run and wondering about the best way to throw color run powder on your participants? Fear not! We're here to help. When you organize a Color-A-Thon fundraiser through School-A-Thon, you have total control over your...
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“Everyone at Blue Ridge had an awesome time. A spectator enjoyed it so much she donated $20.00 to the parent group. Loved watching the kids get colored!!!”