| A preschool's main fundraising dilemma is trying to | | | | especially during the summer. You can have a martial |
| draw in community members who don't employ their | | | | arts class, dance class or an art class. You can make |
| services. To those people who don't have children | | | | use of your school facilities for these, so you can save |
| attending the preschool, a petition for donations is not | | | | the cost of renting space. You can also go with a |
| going to be a priority. For preschools that rely on | | | | healthy fundraiser. Most fundraisers involve sugary |
| private funds, this can mean a great uncertainty about | | | | treats that aren't always good for kids and parents. |
| how to pay for children activities and the building's rent. | | | | You can try a fruit and trail mix fundraiser that |
| In addition, parents who already pay fees to the | | | | customers can donate to and stay healthy. Lastly, you |
| preschool, may feel the school is asking too much, so | | | | could have an eco-friendly fundraiser. These |
| the best thing to do is to find fundraisers that appeal to | | | | sometimes involve tree planting, and even a sponsored |
| the community. | | | | cleanup somewhere in your area. Besides keeping |
| You can try to motivate the kids (at least the older | | | | away from the sugary treats that can make kids and |
| ones) about your fundraising project. Have them bring | | | | adults unhealthy, you're also helping the environment. In |
| letters home to parents asking for ideas and their | | | | the case of planting trees or picking up trash, you're |
| participation. Making the fundraiser an educational and | | | | also getting some exercise as well. |
| fun opportunity, would be a great way to involve the | | | | Even if preschools have problems trying to raise funds |
| kids. An example might be having an art show where | | | | and getting attention from the community, they can still |
| the items are made by the kids. This can be a really | | | | generate interest. The young and old alike have once |
| big hit with parents and grandparents who want to | | | | used a preschool, either as a student or for their own |
| support their kids school by buying their hand made | | | | children. Some might also be using preschools in the |
| items. | | | | future. You can try to familiarize the community about |
| You can even get members of the community | | | | the importance of maintaining a good preschool and |
| involved by having activities that their kids can do, | | | | how it could benefit them if they would support it. |