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Catholic Schools Week: Dates, Daily Themes and Student Event Ideas

Catholic Schools Week: Dates, Daily Themes and Student Event Ideas

By Buse Bahadir Nov 12, 2026, 11:48:58 AM 11 mins read

16 End-of-Year and Summer Fundraiser Ideas for Schools

16 End-of-Year and Summer Fundraiser Ideas for Schools

By Buse Bahadir Nov 12, 2026, 11:43:29 AM 12 mins read

Middle School Fundraiser Ideas That Sixth Graders Won't Roll Their Eyes At

Middle School Fundraiser Ideas That Sixth Graders Won't Roll Their Eyes At

By Buse Bahadir Nov 12, 2026, 10:39:30 AM 10 mins read

16 New PTA and PTO Fundraiser Ideas for a New Board's First Year

16 New PTA and PTO Fundraiser Ideas for a New Board's First Year

By Buse Bahadir Nov 12, 2026, 10:33:15 AM 12 mins read

Inclusive School Fundraisers: 7 Ways to Include Every Kid

Inclusive School Fundraisers: 7 Ways to Include Every Kid

By Buse Bahadir Nov 11, 2026, 10:21:32 AM 21 mins read

15 Spring Fundraiser Ideas for Schools, Matched to the Spring Calendar

15 Spring Fundraiser Ideas for Schools, Matched to the Spring Calendar

By Buse Bahadir Nov 11, 2026, 10:15:35 AM 12 mins read

Glow Events for Students: 12 School Glow Party Ideas Kids Love

Glow Events for Students: 12 School Glow Party Ideas Kids Love

By Buse Bahadir Nov 10, 2026, 3:04:24 PM 12 mins read

Signs Your PTO Needs a Low-Lift School Fundraiser

Signs Your PTO Needs a Low-Lift School Fundraiser

By Apex Team Oct 5, 2026, 12:37:11 PM 9 mins read

School Fundraising Companies: The Five Types, and How to Find Your Fit

School Fundraising Companies: The Five Types, and How to Find Your Fit

By Buse Bahadir Sep 30, 2026, 4:55:40 PM 10 mins read

Best Fundraisers for Charter Schools

Best Fundraisers for Charter Schools

By Apex Team Sep 29, 2026, 2:07:13 PM 18 mins read

Best Fundraisers for Private Schools (Ranked by Volunteer Load)

Best Fundraisers for Private Schools (Ranked by Volunteer Load)

By Apex Team Sep 29, 2026, 2:05:44 PM 17 mins read

How to Raise Money for Christian Schools: Build the Funding Plan Before You Pick a Fundraiser

How to Raise Money for Christian Schools: Build the Funding Plan Before You Pick a Fundraiser

By Apex Team Sep 29, 2026, 2:04:33 PM 16 mins read

How Catholic Schools Get Funded

How Catholic Schools Get Funded

By Buse Bahadir Sep 29, 2026, 10:24:04 AM 11 mins read

Best Fundraisers for Catholic Schools

Best Fundraisers for Catholic Schools

By Buse Bahadir Sep 29, 2026, 10:04:03 AM 14 mins read

Color Run Fundraiser for Schools: The Complete Planning Guide

Color Run Fundraiser for Schools: The Complete Planning Guide

By Buse Bahadir Sep 23, 2026, 4:10:52 PM 14 mins read

The Small (But Mighty!) Board’s Guide to School Fundraising

The Small (But Mighty!) Board’s Guide to School Fundraising

By Buse Bahadir Sep 23, 2026, 12:47:04 PM 17 mins read

Obstacle Course Fundraiser Guide: Safety, Costs, and a Plan Every Kid Can Conquer

Obstacle Course Fundraiser Guide: Safety, Costs, and a Plan Every Kid Can Conquer

By Buse Bahadir Sep 23, 2026, 12:36:50 PM 14 mins read

What Is a Fun Run? A Parent-Friendly Guide to Schools' Favorite Fundraiser

What Is a Fun Run? A Parent-Friendly Guide to Schools' Favorite Fundraiser

By Buse Bahadir Sep 23, 2026, 12:15:46 PM 13 mins read

PTO Budget Breakdown: What Percentage Goes Where (2026 Benchmarks)

PTO Budget Breakdown: What Percentage Goes Where (2026 Benchmarks)

By Buse Bahadir Aug 13, 2026, 11:06:13 AM 16 mins read

AI for PTA and PTO Leaders: Real Uses, Limits, and Prompts

AI for PTA and PTO Leaders: Real Uses, Limits, and Prompts

By Buse Bahadir Aug 12, 2026, 11:46:48 AM 15 mins read

School Fundraiser Ideas: 40+ Options Ranked by How Much They Raise (2026)

School Fundraiser Ideas: 40+ Options Ranked by How Much They Raise (2026)

By Buse Bahadir Aug 1, 2026, 5:05:31 PM 13 mins read

How to Plan a School Fun Run in 8 Easy Steps (2026)

How to Plan a School Fun Run in 8 Easy Steps (2026)

By Buse Bahadir Jul 31, 2026, 12:53:18 PM 10 mins read

Elementary School Fundraising Programs: 5 Options Compared

Elementary School Fundraising Programs: 5 Options Compared

By Buse Bahadir Jul 31, 2026, 10:10:42 AM 11 mins read

6 School Fundraisers That Get Kids Moving

6 School Fundraisers That Get Kids Moving

By Buse Bahadir Jul 31, 2026, 9:57:45 AM 12 mins read

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Apex Leadership Co. Joins the Generation Real Consortium

Apex Leadership Co. Joins the Generation Real Consortium

By Buse Bahadir Aug 31, 2026, 6:24:48 AM 3 mins read

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