We got a real kick out of this funny no-sell fundraiser story!
In 2015, the parent-teacher association (PTA) of one Texas middle school sent home an alternative no-selling fundraising form that gave parents a good chuckle and caught the attention of many media outlets.
The original form cleverly acknowledges fundraising fatigue—the burnout associated with handling multiple fundraising asks from schools, sports teams, extracurricular activities, or other groups and causes.
Taking a no-frills, sarcastic approach, this Texas PTA acknowledged the burdens of traditional sales-based fundraisers and encouraged parents to save time, effort, and hair-tearing-out by donating the money they would've spent anyway.
Needless to say, we can relate to this PTA’s point of view. We know very well that parents are weary of being asked to participate in fundraisers.
Luckily, we have an even better option than donating money: RaiseRight.
If you're looking for a fundraising idea that doesn't require selling anything (or even asking for anything), you've found it.
Our convenient, no-selling fundraising solution fits seamlessly into any family's lifestyle, regardless of budget, habits, or preferences.
Simply buy and use gift cards or shop online for routine, everyday purchases like groceries, gas, coffee, clothing, home goods—you name it. Or, dine at one of 20,000+ restaurants participating in RaiseRight's local dining program.
RaiseRight partners with hundreds of well-known brands, such as Walmart, Starbucks, Chipotle, Old Navy, ULTA Beauty, The Home Depot, and more, so rest assured, there's something for everyone in your organization.
Participants earn up to 20% back for your PTA/PTO (or other fundraising program) with each purchase. Say they buy a $100 eGift card with 10% earnings—you'll earn $10 for your program!
With RaiseRight, families can fundraise without spending extra or buying unnecessary items. By shopping and dining as usual, parents can earn money, save money, and support their school or organization.
Best of all, many families earn upwards of $1,000 or more yearly! To estimate the annual earning potential for your household, try our free Earning Calculator:
Lastly, we'll leave you with our version of the take-home fundraiser form, aptly titled 'Another Alternative to the Alternative Fundraiser':
We think it's a winner.
Here are some next steps to get the ball rolling:
If your school or organization is already earning with RaiseRight, you just need your enrollment code to create an account and begin fundraising right away.