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What to Consider When Hosting a Spring Fun Run
Spring is the season for fresh starts, and there is no better way to kick off the warmer months than with a school spring fun run. But hosting one in spring is not just about picking a date and mapping a course. The season brings its own unique opportunities and...
How to Maximize Your Color Run Budget With Smart Promotion
You have done the planning work, locked in your date, and rallied your volunteers. Now comes the part that actually fills the field: getting the word out. Promotion can feel like a budget drain, but with the right mix of free channels and ready-made materials, you can...
DIY or Partner? Easy School Fundraisers That Actually Work
Planning a school fundraiser can be exciting, but if you’re considering going the DIY route, you might quickly realize it takes more than enthusiasm to pull off successfully. Between coordinating volunteers, managing donations, and keeping participants motivated, the...
What Is a Color Run at School and Why It’s Better Than Other Fundraisers
If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to raise money for your school, you’ve probably heard people ask, what is a color run at school? But what exactly does that mean—and why is it becoming one of the most popular fundraising choices for schools? In this blog,...
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 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.
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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!!!”