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.

Kids Wearing Fun Run Prizes

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 boost fundraising incentives even more to encourage participants to amp up their efforts, we can help.

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Scheduling high school fundraisers

Looking for refreshingly fun fundraising ideas for school spirit? A Color-A-Thon fundraiser just might be what you’ve been searching for! A School-A-Thon color run boosts school pride while encouraging physical fitness, raising money for a good cause and having a blast! However, figuring out how to plan a fun run can be a challenge when it comes to scheduling.

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Promoting color run fundraisers

When planning your School-A-Thon color run fundraiser, it’s extremely important that you promote it through the proper channels. You could do all the planning in the world, but if no one knows your event is happening, all that work will have been for nothing.

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Best school color run fundraiser locations

So, you’ve decided to host a school color run fundraiser with School-A-Thon? Congrats! You’re about to experience the most fun, innovative and profitable “thon” fundraising event around!

For schools, color run fundraisers are an exciting way to earn money and build a sense of community. However, choosing a location for your color run route can be hard. If you haven’t decided yet, don’t worry — we’re here to help!

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Budgeting for a school fun run fundraiser

While you don’t need a CPA or fancy accounting software to run a successful school fun run fundraiser, every PTA or fundraising organization will undoubtedly have some budget restraints. The goal of a fundraiser is simple: raise total event earnings that exceed the total cost of the event. To accomplish this goal, a fundraising budget needs to be planned out before you do anything else.

We’re sharing some insight as to what to expect and consider in terms of budget and profit when planning a fun run event.

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Whether you’re hosting a color run or a fancier affair, fundraising events all have one goal in common: to raise money while providing an engaging event for participants. School fun runs are a great way to raise money while giving runners an experience they’ll never forget. But it’s not the only way to raise money! No matter what type of event you’re hosting, the following fundraising tips are a sure-fire way to make sure it goes off without a hitch.

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A school color run fundraiser is a fun and engaging way to raise money for a good cause. Participants love celebrating with our vibrant color dust. But organizers tend to get a little worried about the mess that the color dust can leave behind.

But have no fear! By preparing ahead of time, color dust cleanup can be a breeze. Just follow these five tips for a fast and easy color run fundraiser cleanup.

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Just because the seasons change doesn’t mean you can’t still hold fun school fundraisers. While not the most ideal of conditions, a school fun run fundraiser actually can be held during wintry weather if you prepare accordingly. By following these five easy tips, your fun run will go off without a hitch during any cold snap.

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This time of year, even in warm climates, rain is an especially strong possibility. But that doesn’t mean your color run fundraiser can’t go on! If you’ve planned outdoor events before, you know that rain is just part of the package and something that has to be planned for as a real possibility. While you can’t escape inclement weather, you can prepare for it. When organizing your Color-A-Thon, take the following measures and come event day, that rain will roll right off your back.

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