6 Fundraising

The activities selected for Fundraising are made up of traditional events (Holiday Fundraisers), band hosted events that include a Fundraising aspect (TITH), and new activities that are brought to the committee for approval. Some of the considerations are: level of difficulty, cost, volunteer involvement needed, community involvement, social interaction, level of enjoyment, & variety.

Tax Credit donations – the # 1 best way for students to add money to their account! Employer Matching Donations – many companies will match donations of money and/or volunteer hours. Check with your HR Department to see if your employer matches donations. Special fundraising opportunities – announced as they become available.

Fundraising for the band is needed to keep the band fees low, help to repair and replace equipment/uniforms, pay for additional band staff & coaches, pay for additional transportation expenses, cover the “wish list” items needed for the band program, provide funds for unexpected expenses, supplement various trip or fee expenses and allow for growth

No.  Some Fundraising activities may earn credit for the band at outside store accounts (such as Music & Arts), or individual band students accounts (tax credits).

Yes.  Unless a Fundraising activity is advertised differently (for example, specifically for a trip, or money for individual band accounts) all funds raised are used to benefit the band program as a whole.

Fundraising includes any money or material collected from sales or donations, that help support the band program, and is not provided thru fees, school or district allocations.

Band sponsors are businesses or individuals who donate money to support the band for a school year. For businesses, sponsorship includes different forms of advertising, such as ads in the football program and all band programs, logos on the band trailer, A-Frames and banners, and more! The family sponsorship is slightly different. To learn more

No. A volunteer is not expected to cover any expenses on behalf of the band out of their own pocket! Depending on the activity or event that you are helping with or organizing for the Band Boosters, you should have a budget. The budget should have projections of expenditures and proceeds. You should receive approval

This is a list of items (updated periodically) that are needed by the band program. The list comes from input from the band director as well as the booster club as a whole.