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Fundraising essentials

A tour operator has provided a great itinerary , the logistics are falling into place , and students are getting excited and encouraging their friends to sign up for the big trip . Now for the tricky part : fundraising .
As a student travel planner , you know all too well that fundraising is where the rubber meets the road regarding school trips , whether it is a three-day science club tour to Chicago or a week-long marching band trip to New York City for the Macy ’ s Thanksgiving Day Parade . And effective fundraising takes a lot of coordination , effort and time . The following are some tips and resources to help you with that aspect of your planning .

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FIVE WEB RESOURCES
SYTAyouthfoundation . org The Student and Youth Travel Association ’ s foundation provides details on funding opportunities available from SYTA members and other community resources .
Easy-fundraising-ideas . com This website offers ideas for elementary , middle school and high school groups , and includes many categories such as high-profit discount cards and candy / snack sales .
Classtrips . com Many aspects of travel planning for K – 12 and college groups are covered on the site , which has a special section dedicated to fundraising ideas .
Biddingforgood . com , Benefitevents . com Putting your organization ’ s donated items up on these or similar online auction sites can broaden your reach beyond your local community .
School-fundraisers . com In addition to offering suggestions on a wide range of available projects , the site also has toolkits and resources to guide you through the entire fundraising process .
This listing does not constitute endorsement by the National Tour Association of these websites .
FIVE FRESH IDEAS
Mine your local resources There are many businesses , civic groups and churches that enjoy giving back to their communities , especially for youth-related causes . Contact them to see if they can get involved by sponsoring your trip .
Partner with media outlets Alert local newspapers and radio and television stations about your trip and offer to write articles or do interviews . In addition to increasing visibility , the media coverage also expands your possible donor base .
Hold a talent show or benefit concert Bring together a group of students and / or local performers for a night of entertainment . Especially if you are raising funds for a band or choir trip , having those groups perform can add an extra layer of awareness for the trip .
Conduct silent and live auctions You can auction off goods , services and gift cards from area merchants to the highest bidder . These live or silent auctions can be stand-alone functions or take place as part of an existing school event .
Have a “ thon ” fundraiser This can be a dance-a-thon , read-a-thon , bowl-athon , or any activity with high participation and sponsorship . As participants get pledges , they also are spreading the word about your trip to a larger audience .
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The above suggestions were sourced from the following sites : 1 and 2 : gooverseas . com ; 3 and 4 : SYTAyouthfoundation . org ; and 5 : classtrips . com
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