Funding campaign ideas can center on selling a product. Many companies work with schools to provide a product that can be sold with a portion of the proceeds going to the manufacturer and a portion benefiting the school. Types of products include candy, cookie dough, candles and food storage containers. Garage sales or bake sales are a type of sale where all of the proceeds benefit the school.
Raffles and auctions involve asking parents, businesses or community members to donate products and services, and then raffling or auctioning them. An example of this is a basket raffle, where each of the items comes in a basket with a theme. This type of fundraiser works well in conjunction with an event at the school, such as "Back to School Night," when parents are already present at the school.
Walk-a-thons can be a successful school funding campaign and promote fitness at the same time. Those participating ask sponsors for support and then walk together on a set course. Sponsors can pay a flat rate or a certain amount per lap or mile walked. This concept can be modified to a bike-a-thon, dance-a-thon, dog-walk-a-thon or similar type of event.
If you are raising money for a school building project, you can sell bricks that will be engraved with the donor's name and placed in a prominent spot in the new building. Alternatively, if golf is popular in your community, organize a golf tournament with the proceeds going to the campaign.