Why are elementary school fundraisers more important than ever? It’s well known that over the past decade US schools have faced drastic budget cuts, which has lead to less per-pupil funding at the K-12 level. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that most states have cut school funding which has forced school… Read more »
Fundraising in a digital era has never been more relevant than it is today. Technology offers a way to connect with donors when physical distancing hinders traditional fundraising outlets. We are living in a time when work from home, virtual meetings, and online classes are commonplace. More and more people are shifting their transactional, social,… Read more »
An Art Portfolio Fundraiser is a great way to celebrate your school’s art program and support your school by fundraising with art in a big way! These make perfect spring and end-of-school-year fundraisers. With so much awesome art to choose from, parents can’t resist placing multiple orders! Benefits of Using Art Portfolios If your school… Read more »
Above image from PTO Today Choosing a fundraiser for your school is challenging. A short google search will turn up a plethora of fundraising ideas for schools. How do you decide which is best for your school? You have to consider the time needed, resources required and how to get people involved! Here are 5… Read more »
Above image by art advocate and teacher, Brandie Pettus, http://createartwithme.blogspot.com/ Art education is at risk. There’s no doubt about it, public investment in schools has declined dramatically. As schools focus limited resources on standardized test subject areas, funds for art education have taken a big hit. Whenever school budgets are tight, the arts are vulnerable…. Read more »
Hosting an Art Show is a great way to build community and student pride. It gives students a chance to show off their work and allows you to highlight your art program. Here are a few tips for creating a stellar event: Make it a reception, like a gallery opening. Ask the PTO to get involved and… Read more »
PHOTOGRAPHER: PAULA RAND OF POST-DESIGN In the 10 plus years that SilverGraphics has been operated out of Schenectady, we have watched nothing short of a renaissance for the Electric City. New restaurants, a thriving off-Broadway theater and a casino have all been part of the rebirth of a… Read more »