DPAC FUNDRAISING REPORT March 5, 2014

TOTAL$850,000

$50,000 annual

average

17 Schools

Funds Raised by SD45 PACs

School Dances SCHOLASTIC Bake Sale BINGO PURDYS CHOCOLATES SANTAS WORKSHOP Corporate Sponsorship MULTICULTURAL LUNCH Yearbooks Poinsettia SalesSpirit Gear FAIRHot Lunch Pumpkin Patch TCBY SalesSCHOOL DIRECTORY AD SALES

GALA CHEQUE WRITING Movie Nights School Supplies

Wide Variety of Initiatives

Common Questions

Does our fundraiser…???

• Meet the criteria for tax receipts?• Follow ‘Healthy School’

guidelines?• Require a gaming license? • Need event insurance?• Have to get a liquor license?• Allow for corporate sponsors?• Need permission to offer naming

rights?

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

www.bccpac.bc.ca

BCCPAC does not offer information on fundraising programs or strategies.

NOT

Cost Opportunity

Tradition

Community Building

$$$

Low Rate of Return

VolunteerAnd Admin

Effort

TIPS FOR SUCCESS FROMWEST VAN PACS

FINDING THE BALANCE

REVENUE BREAKDOWN

80%Funds Raised

HIGH $10,000+

18% Funds Raised

MID-RANGE $500-$9,000

2%Funds Raised

LOW >$500

Hot LunchGala Cheque Writing

PoinsettiasSpirit GearSpring Garden SaleSchool SuppliesTCBYIGA CardMovie NightsSchool Directory AdsMulticultural LunchBingo

Pumpkin PatchSchool GroceriesBake SaleCookie Dough

Successful Fundraising Programs Mid-Range of $1,000-$5,000

4% of salesYear Round - $1,800

Fridays @ Recess$2,000

IGA PROGRAM TCBY SALES

Successful Fundraising Programs Mid-Range of $1,000-$5,000

September Sale - $1,200

December -$1,000

SPIRIT GEAR POINSETTIAS

CLASSROOM POINSETTIA CONTEST

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Communication is Key

DIVISION THAT SELLS THE MOST PLANTS WINS A CLASSROOM PIZZA LUNCH

POINSETTIA CONTEST ENDS THURSDAY November 21st at 3 PM

Hand Order Form into Office

Tax Receipts are a great incentive for donors.Approval from Secretary Treasurer is required.Ideal for targeted asks (e.g. Library books,

computers, playground upgrade). Some restrictions apply (e.g. Funds cannot be

used for field trips or general revenues).Popular with parents that are unable to attend

evening events or volunteer at the school

Cheque Writing Campaigns and Tax Receipts

Naming Programs are increasingly in demand and are currently under review by the School Board.

Gifts/Sponsors fall under SD45 Admin Procedures #527

◦ “The District will permit corporate and other sponsorships and gifts where these have demonstrable educational value and where the primary purpose of the donation is not the promotion of private enterprise and profit.”

Principal and Secretary Treasurer will determine: the ‘educational’ value of the gift the ‘monetary’ value of the gift

Any promotion or advertisement of the gift must be in good taste and discreet

Naming Rights, Gifts and Sponsorships

Ask your fellow school PACs for their electronic files on a successful initiative. Copy their creative and save time.

Don’t Forget to Acknowledge your Volunteers◦ “Volunteer of the Month” Signage on the bulletin board and PAC Website◦ Give flowers at a PAC Meeting or school event◦ Consider special rewards for volunteers who take on big roles (e.g. School

Supplies Coordinator gets 1 free set of supplies for their child)

Communication is Key◦ Multiple channels are needed to get parents’ attention. (Posters & Emails &

Website)◦ Draw attention with special promotions (e.g. Early bird rates)

Trying a new idea? That is great, be sure to…◦ Know your school culture and what will appeal to your parents ◦ WVSD Guidelines and Policy (Consult Principal)

Tips to Keep in Mind…