It’s fall and “Back to School” means back to fundraising.  Yes, schools all across the country continue to plan fundraisers.  Some schools just do one fundraiser a year, but many schools do quite a few more.

TimesNews.net recently highlighted some of the results of a survey by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.  They also included comments from local Tennessee school teachers and principals.

According to the survey:

76 Eighty-five percent said they’ve noticed an increased need for school fund-raisers over the last decade. Many said they are concerned about this trend, but, overall, feel that school fund-raisers are worth the effort.

Some of the schools interviewed for the article said they were doing a magazine fundraiser while others had opted for a fun run or walkathon.  All the schools interviewed said that school fundraisers are something that are here to stay.  The trick is just finding a good fundraiser that parents and students enjoy… and that raises money!