{"id":52249,"date":"2022-08-25T04:57:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T11:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=52249"},"modified":"2026-07-23T02:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:02:21","slug":"virtual-pta-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/virtual-pta-fundraiser","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Virtual PTA Fundraiser: Steps and Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to raising funds for your school\u2019s PTA (parent-teacher association) or PTO (parent-teacher organization), you\u2019ve likely done the tried-and-true methods. Bake sales, Fall festivals, rummage sales, and more are all <a title=\"53 Proven School Fundraising Ideas \u2013 Raise Money for Your School\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/school-fundraising-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great ways<\/a> to raise money for your school.<\/p>\n<p>But after 2020 and the push for more online activities, if your PTA isn\u2019t offering virtual fundraisers, you could be missing out on even more income!<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to settle for the same old fundraising methods. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/pta-fundraising-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a little creative<\/a> and see all the possibilities when you fundraise virtually!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"1\"><\/a>Why PTAs and PTOs Should Host Virtual Fundraisers<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the pandemic-driven need for virtual events over the last two years, there are plenty of reasons why your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-start-a-pta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTA or PTO<\/a> should consider hosting a virtual fundraiser.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Less money spent, more raised <\/strong>&#8211; Did you know that even the simplest in-person fundraiser is going to cost some money? Consider things like money spent on rental space, materials, refreshments for attendees, and more. When you host a virtual fundraiser, your costs are minimized to the extreme, meaning more income for your PTA!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease for your donors<\/strong> &#8211; Parents are busy. Do everyone a favor and make donating to the PTA as quick and easy as possible\u2013while still making it fun!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease for yourself<\/strong> &#8211; Hosting virtual fundraisers often requires less work on your end. From planning and implementing to later managing the <a title=\"The 10 Best Nonprofit Accounting Software | Steps for Nonprofit Accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-accounting-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accounting<\/a> and <a title=\"How to Host a Thank-a-Thon to Express Your Gratitude to Donors\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/thank-a-thon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thanking<\/a> your donors, with the right donation tools your workload gets slashed down. Virtual fundraisers allow you to make the most out of your precious time\u2013and by \u201cmost,\u201d we mean money for your PTA, of course!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you decide that a virtual fundraiser is a right move for your PTA or PTO, we\u2019ve got you covered next with 5 steps.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"2\"><\/a>5 Essential Steps to Host a Virtual PTA Fundraiser<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_fb0lacdln669\"><\/a>1. Get organized<\/h3>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to get organized and be sure you\u2019re on the same page with the rest of your PTA. Have a meeting to establish answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What do we need funds for next? (Having a specific need in mind can make your fundraising efforts more successful. Your donors will like knowing what their money is going toward!)<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s a reasonable fundraising goal?<\/li>\n<li>Are we asking each student to help us fundraise? Are we fundraising by grade?<\/li>\n<li>When do we need these funds? (To avoid exhausting your pool of donors, you\u2019ll want to spread your fundraising out. Be sure to look at your calendar to plan the perfect timing for a virtual fundraiser.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you have a consensus on these answers, you can move on to step two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>If you haven\u2019t already, be sure to review this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pta.org\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/npta-guide-to-resources---march-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">guide<\/a> to National PTA Resources to ensure your PTA is following the established rules and guidelines for fundraising.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_7rvcy9j0zzvg\"><\/a>2. Establish what kind of event or fundraiser you\u2019ll run<\/h3>\n<p>The most successful <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/host-a-virtual-fundraising-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual fundraisers<\/a> will have some kind of gimmick to attract more donors. Think of it this way: the more fun your supporters think they might have with your virtual fundraiser, the more tickets you\u2019ll sell and donations you\u2019ll receive!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas for virtual fundraising events pulled from our nonprofit blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/virtual-trivia-night-fundraiser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual trivia night<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/virtual-walk-fundraiser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual walk fundraiser<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/virtual-raffle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual raffle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other ideas include a <a title=\"The Ultimate Guide to Running a Read-a-Thon Fundraiser\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/read-a-thon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read-a-thon<\/a>, a bake-off, and a jump rope competition\u2013the possibilities are endless! Get creative and think of something that connects with your school and your students.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/2018-ortega-read-a-thon-pledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ortega Elementary<\/a>\u2019s read-a-thon, where they raised $6,000 for their school through <a title=\"Donation Pledges: All You Should Know (+ Free Pledge Form Template)\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-pledges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pledges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52250\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-1.png\" alt=\"virtual pto fundraising\" width=\"1186\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-1.png 1186w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-1-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-1-768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1186px) 100vw, 1186px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to host a virtual event, you might consider just running a virtual fundraiser by setting up ways for supporters to give online and sharing those ways with your network through email, <a title=\"Social Media Fundraising: Tips &amp; Examples for Modern Nonprofits\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/social-media-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>, and peer-to-peer fundraising.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/goo-goo-for-gaga-ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwinds Elementary<\/a>\u2019s PTO did just that in their simple online fundraiser. The below fundraising page is created on Donorbox. The PTO also encouraged students to participate in fundraising by offering small prizes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52254\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-2.png\" alt=\"virtual pta fundraising ideas\" width=\"910\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-2.png 910w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-2-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-2-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Get Started With Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whatever kind of fundraiser you decide to run, it\u2019s important to have the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_xexifazd4xk5\"><\/a>3. Get your tools<\/h3>\n<p>To run a virtual PTA fundraiser successfully, you\u2019ll need some powerful tools that will make it easy for you to collect donations, <a title=\"Creating and Selling Fundraising Event Tickets | The Ultimate Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-event-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sell tickets<\/a>, and share information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-52249-_hjzmt9s0v9gx\"><\/a>3.1 Online event pages and ticket sales<\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"How to Create a Nonprofit Event on Donorbox | A Step-by-Step Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-create-an-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online event pages<\/a> are perfect for selling raffle tickets or just tickets to your virtual fundraiser event.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Events<\/a>, you can quickly create a page with images, videos, and a description and add an unlimited number of tickets. You can easily share your event page to start selling the tickets. You can even prompt ticket buyers to donate additional funds to your PTA. Purchasers will receive an automatic receipt and the ticket in their inbox, meaning less work on your end! You can also effectively manage sold tickets and purchasers\u2019 details at the backend.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox Events also lets you embed the ticketing form on your website. You can also fully refund a ticket amount if need be. Your purchasers can use Apple Pay to make their payments.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\/312625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">below ticketing form<\/a> example is taken from a successful PTO fundraising event that you can refer to for ticketing and pricing ideas for your next virtual fundraising event.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52258\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-3.png\" alt=\"virtual pta fundraising ideas\" width=\"554\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-3.png 554w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-3-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-52249-_qugyygnaa0uz\"><\/a>3.2 Crowdfunding<\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"How to Design A Crowdfunding Page That Boosts Outreach and Donations\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/crowdfunding-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowdfunding<\/a> is already a familiar concept to most of your supporters: many people donate a little bit of money toward one common goal. When the crowd comes together, they can do something really powerful!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Crowdfunding<\/a> is easy to set up and lets you accept donations securely, protecting both your supporters and your PTA. This is an excellent way to fundraise for your PTA because you can generate momentum through a dedicated \u201cupdates\u201d tab and the donor wall utilizes social proof to encourage more to give.<\/p>\n<p>You also get other features like a subscription button to help engage visitors and potential donors. You can then choose which updates you want to send to these people. Donors automatically get added to your \u201csubscribers\u201d list.<\/p>\n<p>Check out what <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/koala-giving-tree-campaign-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delevan Drive Elementary<\/a> did with Donorbox Crowdfunding to raise over $10,000 through their 2020-2021 online Koala Giving Tree campaign. With just 169 donations, they raised $10,000+ for their PTA! That\u2019s the power of the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52262\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-4.png\" alt=\"virtual pto fundraising ideas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-4.png 1200w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-4-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-4-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-4-768x505.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\"><span class='mb-text'>Try Donorbox Crowdfunding<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-52249-_45tk3aktfori\"><\/a>3.3 Peer-to-peer fundraising<\/h4>\n<p>Let the members of your PTA or PTO do some of the work by starting their own peer-to-peer fundraising page. You can even get the students involved!<\/p>\n<p>This is an easy, fun way to get more people involved in your fundraiser! <a title=\"Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 101 | The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a> would be ideal for things like read-a-thons where students might be looking for sponsors. With their own fundraising pages, they can easily collect donations that go straight to your PTA or PTO, with no administrative work on your end.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Peer-to-Peer<\/a> lets you easily turn a simple online fundraising page into a peer-to-peer campaign. You can then invite your best supporters from the tool itself. They will receive email invitations from Donorbox and can easily sign up to create customized fundraising pages for themselves. All donations from all peer campaigns go to your original campaign.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-52249-_hn0gjh3ecu2a\"><\/a>3.4 Live-streaming online events<\/h4>\n<p>To be able to host and stream virtual events, you\u2019ll need a tool that makes it convenient for you as well as your attendees. Airmeet is a great option in the sense that it also integrates seamlessly with Donorbox to let you add the Donorbox donation form to the live online event.<\/p>\n<p>With this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UE3EIkJ8xC4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">integration<\/a>, your attendees can easily make donations during your live stream. It encourages more people to make a donation since they won\u2019t have to navigate away from the event. It saves time and effort on their part. And it enables you to make it easier for people to give while also enjoying the event. Here&#8217;s how it looks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/donorbox-airmeet.png\" alt=\"virtual pto fundraising ideas\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/donorbox-airmeet.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/donorbox-airmeet-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/donorbox-airmeet-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/donorbox-airmeet-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <a title=\"How to Integrate Donorbox with Airmeet | Step-by-Step Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/integrate-donorbox-airmeet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airmeet and Donorbox integration<\/a> on our blog.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_hbrxqon12579\"><\/a>4. Advertise<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have the parameters of your fundraising established\u2013timing, <a title=\"How to Set and Meet Fundraising Goals the Smart Way (+13 Tips)\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/set-and-meet-fundraising-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goal<\/a>, budget, theme, and scope\u2013and you have your tools set up, it\u2019s time to get the word out!<\/p>\n<p>As a PTA or PTO, you likely know the <a title=\"Donor Communication for Nonprofits: Essentials &amp; Best Practices\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-communication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communication<\/a> channels that work best for you. It\u2019s important to utilize each channel, though, to make the most out of your time spent advertising. You\u2019ll want to reach as many people as possible!<\/p>\n<p>If the budget permits, try Facebook and Instagram <a title=\"Nonprofit Advertising: Your Best Investment for Consistent Growth\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ads<\/a> to reach more people than just your parents and students. Come up with a grade-A idea so that more people are attracted to your ads. You can also get in touch with a local newspaper or channel to spread the word to a wider range of people.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_2rc0t2vpjlxa\"><\/a>5. Follow through<\/h3>\n<p>Once you run your fundraiser, be sure to share the results with the other parents at your school, whether they are part of the PTO or PTA or not.<\/p>\n<p>One great way to do this is to post an update to your crowdfunding page as <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/koala-giving-tree-campaign-2020?t=updates#info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delevan Drive Elementary<\/a> did here. This makes crowdfunding all the more interesting and convenient for online fundraising.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52270\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-6.png\" alt=\"virtual pto fundraising ideas\" width=\"749\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-6.png 792w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-6-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-6-768x803.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But also, leverage your social media accounts to send out updates and highlights on a regular basis. Be transparent about how the funds you\u2019ve raised will be used to make your <a title=\"53 Proven School Fundraising Ideas \u2013 Raise Money for Your School\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/school-fundraising-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">school<\/a> better for its students.<\/p>\n<p>This will set the groundwork for the next fundraiser you run. The more your supporters trust you and feel good about giving, the more likely they are to give more in the future!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"3\"><\/a>3 Virtual PTA Fundraiser Ideas to Raise Even More Money<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_2nn9psideu3u\"><\/a>1. Consider an online product fundraiser<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to rely on events or even just generosity to make money for your PTA. Consider partnering with one of the many businesses that offer product fundraisers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krispykreme.com\/fundraising\/home?gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhAMEiwAbaY4llMdh2yLE36Wdhi25Lv__DfhiPfoSQ6hxEZ4U8BbpQ_AXDE_tWisVxoC1eoQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Krispy Kreme<\/a>. You can ask your fellow PTA or PTO members to sell donuts to support your organization. The best part is this can all happen online, too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\/332279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ada Vista Elementary<\/a> created the below event-ticketing form to sell t-shirts for their virtual PTA fundraiser. They used Donorbox Events for this fundraiser to be able to add multiple levels for different sizes. This helps people choose the size and make payments accordingly. As you can see on the event page, they\u2019ve already sold out all tickets and have stopped taking orders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52274\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-7.png\" alt=\"pta fundraiser\" width=\"549\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-7.png 549w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-7-210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\"><span class='mb-text'>Explore Donorbox Events<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_g6mse1wn1dp6\"><\/a>2. Capitalize on school spirit<\/h3>\n<p>You have something unique going for you\u2013your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/university-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">school<\/a>! Use the school mascot in your event or fundraising theme.<\/p>\n<p>Consider reaching out to alumni, too! Just because they don\u2019t attend school anymore doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t want to support their alma mater. If you make a compelling enough case, you can absolutely win the support of those nostalgic for the good ol\u2019 days.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-52249-_36rx7jye9r1k\"><\/a>3. Find community or donation-matching partners<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/community-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partnering<\/a> up with businesses in the <a title=\"20 Fun &amp; Meaningful Community Service Ideas for High School Students\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/community-service-ideas-high-school-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community<\/a> is a win-win: you get more donations, and they get free advertising (while looking good, too!).<\/p>\n<p>You can ask local <a title=\"How to Run a Successful Restaurant Fundraiser\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/restaurant-fundraiser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> to donate a portion of their sales to your PTO (and encourage everyone you know to eat out that night!). You might even find a community partner willing to match a certain level of donations, which incentivizes more people to give.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox integrates with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/double-the-donation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double the Donation<\/a> to help nonprofits add a donation matching widget to the donation form or anywhere else on the website. This encourages people to search if their employers match donations. As a result, nonprofits get to double, even triple donations via the company donation matching initiative. Check out how <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/tiger-fund-2021-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coleman PTO<\/a> is leveraging the employer donation matching widget on their donation form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52278\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-8.png\" alt=\"pta fundraiser\" width=\"1186\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-8.png 1186w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-8-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-8-1024x712.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/word-image-52249-8-768x534.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1186px) 100vw, 1186px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-52249-_fyiseceoqd9p\"><\/a>Getting Started<\/h2>\n<p>The most important step for running a virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/pta-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTA fundraiser<\/a> is to just get started.<\/p>\n<p>And when you are ready to get started, we\u2019re here to help with powerful fundraising tools for any kind of online fundraising. 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