Rick Wiesma

Candy Bar School Fundraising- Choosing Your Candy

Candy is an essential part of any candy bar school fundraiser. The candy that you choose will determine how easy it is to sell your product and will determine how much money your school is able to earn. Choosing the right candy doesn’t have to be difficul... Read >

School Fundraising- Saving Art, Music and Sports Programs

Educational budgets are one of the first things to be cut in difficult economic times. Many schools are facing budget deficits and shortfalls. Schools are finding that they must cut art, music and sports programs in order to save money. School fundraiser... Read >

School Fundraising- 3 Reasons to Work with a Fundraising Company

Without the right help school fundraising can be very difficult. Imagine trying to find great products, taking care of orders and creating fundraising materials all on your own. This task would definitely be overwhelming. Luckily, you don’t have to do eve... Read >

School Fundraising- A Year Round Commitment

Whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter it is always a great time for school fundraising. When you make fundraising a year round commitment you will have more opportunities to earn money for your school and you will constantly have your school’s fina... Read >

School Fundraising Tips- Earning More Money

As you plan your next school fundraiser you might be wondering how to earn more money for your school. Earning as much money as possible is important because every dollar you earn can be used to create a better educational experience for the students at y... Read >

School Fundraisers- Getting the Word Out

When you plan a school fundraiser it is important to let everyone know. The more people that know about your fundraiser, the more money you can earn for your school. Publicity is important and is a great way to increase profits. Let’s look at five ideas f... Read >

School Fundraising- 10 Ways to Build Student Enthusiasm

Excited students sell more and work harder to make your school fundraiser a success. Students are a key to fundraising and by building their excitement you can have a better fundraising experience. Keep reading to discover 10 ideas for building student ex... Read >

Candy Bar School Fundraisers- 10 Tips for Success

Candy bar fundraisers are a fun and easy way to earn money for your school. In a candy bar fundraiser you provide students with boxes or bags of candy which they can sell to fellow students, family and friends. Candy bar fundraisers can be very profitable... Read >

School Fundraisers- 10 Reasons to Hold One Today

There are many great reasons to hold a school fundraiser. They are the perfect solution to your school’s budgetary problems and are a great way to earn extra cash to fund special programs and activities. If you want to make your school a better place, but... Read >

School Fundraising- Finding Ways to Say Thank You

A school fundraiser isn’t finished when the last dollar is collected and the orders are sent out. Once your finish the actual work of the fundraiser you need to keep going a little longer and thank all those that made the fundraiser a success. Saying than... Read >

School Fundraising- Making the Most of Your Earnings

School fundraising is a lot of work, so it is important to use the money that you earn carefully. Without a plan your earnings will quickly disappear and your school won’t have much to show for all of your efforts. Here are four quick tips for maximizing ... Read >

School Fundraising- Tips for Involving Teachers

Teachers play an important part in the educational process. They are the ones that directly teach and influence students as they work with them each day. Since teachers are so actively involved in the educational process they can be a great resource for y... Read >

School Fundraising Tips- 5 Ways to Earn More

When fundraising, profitability should be a primary concern. The more money that you earn, the more money that your school will have available to purchase necessary supplies and equipment. Here are five great tips for increasing your profits and earning ... Read >

School Fundraising- Finding the Time

Life is busy. It can be hard to find the time to plan, schedule and execute a school fundraiser, but it is always worth the effort. With the money that your school earns through fundraising you can purchase books and playground equipment or fund after act... Read >

Cookie Dough School Fundraiser- Tips for Easy Distribution

Cookie dough fundraisers are one of the most profitable and popular school fundraising choices, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t without complications. Since cookie dough is a fresh product and needs to be refrigerated, distribution can be a real ch... Read >