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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 4: Use Social Media
Nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are on social media. If you’re running a school fundraiser, this means that many parents, students, …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 3: Be Creative
School fundraising is more popular than ever; in U.S. schools, 42% of students and parents participate in fundraisers. Unfortunately, this means …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 2: Start Early
“I wish I could have started the planning on fundraising a little sooner.” When we interviewed Kimberly, a middle school teacher planning her first …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 1: Take Advantage of the Season
During 2015, we spoke with a variety of educators about their experiences heading school fundraisers. They shared their creative ideas, challenges …
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Disney Dance Tours: Teacher Shares Fundraising Experiences
We had the pleasure of speaking with one of newest clients, Kimberly, about her experience planning and fundraising for a Disney dance tour. In …
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Know Before You Go: Springfield, IL Worksheets
Get students ready for their Springfield student tour with resources that provide essential information on the capitol of Illinois. From Abraham …
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3 Great Ways to Experience Radio City Music Hall
Renowned for its elegant Art Deco architecture and its history of movie premieres, awards shows and holiday spectaculars, Radio City Music Hall tops …
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Why Performance Groups Love NOLA!
Our New Orleans performance tour is more popular than ever. Why? The birthplace of jazz has a rich cultural history, beautiful outdoor performance …
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Tour Directors’ Tips for New York Student Travel
Planning a New York City student tour? We spoke with several of our New York-based Tour Directors, who shared some tips on student travel to the Big …
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Brightspark’s 2015 Teacher and Chaperone Photo Contest Winners
The Brightspark staff has voted for their favorite pictures, and the winners of the Brightspark 2015 Teacher and Chaperone Photo Contest are in. We …
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