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Nearly 60 Years of PTA & PTO Fundraising

Elementary School Fundraising

For nearly 60 years, Fundraisingzone has helped thousands of schools raise money. There are zero platform fees or subscription costs, and your elementary school group keeps up to 50% of everything raised. Choose the format that fits your school best: Catalog Only, our Online App, or a Hybrid of both.

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South Lewis Middle School
Passos Avante Preschool
Los Fresnos CISD Liberty Memorial Middle Band
Je-Neir Elementary School
Jackson Avenue School
Iber Holmes Gove Middle School
Har-Bur Middle School
Emmanuel Children Mission
Del Rio Elementary School
Butterfly Garden Learning Center
Brenda's School of Dance
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Western Academy Charter School
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Vivian Fowler CEW National Elementary Honor Society
Union Grove Elementary School
The Academy of Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
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South Lewis Middle School
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Je-Neir Elementary School
Jackson Avenue School
Iber Holmes Gove Middle School
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Why Choose Fundraisingzone For Your Elementary School Fundraiser

Keep More of What You Raise

With no platform fees and no subscriptions, your group keeps up to 50% of every sale. More of your fundraiser goes straight to your school, not to overhead.

60 Years of School Fundraising Experience

We've spent nearly 60 years working specifically with school groups.

Flexible Programs to Fit Your Group

Choose between Catalog Only, our Online App, or a Hybrid of both, and boost participation with a built-in student prize program that keeps kids motivated to sell.

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Fundraising Made Easy For 5,000+ School Groups

Ran a cookie dough fundraiser for my recreation softball team. The Fundraising Zone staff was super helpful and knowledgeable, and we ended up raising over $5,000 for our uniforms and travel, which surpassed our goal! I was pleasantly surprised, and we are definitely going to run this fundraiser every year.

AB Allyson BrooksVerified Google review

The best fundraising company our school has worked with in a while. They shipped the catalogs and order forms quickly, then sent extras when we needed more than anticipated. … We made a good amount of profit on our sales in comparison to other companies that offer similar items. Highly recommend and will use for many future fundraisers.

CB Carla BonerVerified Google review

Fundraising zone is great to work with and makes it all so easy! This is the third year I have worked with them for the Winter Wonderland fundraiser. Joe is quick to respond and went out of his way to help us through the process. They send out everything we needed, including social media uploads. The parents all love the wrapping paper, both for being two-sided and high quality.

RM Round MountainVerified Google review

I have used Fundraising Zone to do fundraisers for my dance & music studio. We typically do the Winter Wonderland and the Happy Spring fundraisers, and these have always been great experiences. … It's super convenient to have both the online and paper order forms, and the organizer can track the online sales. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

JL Jamie LatuszekVerified Google review

This company is great to work with, we have done three fundraisers with them and I would recommend them to anyone. Their staff is courteous and quick to respond, and answer all my questions. They offer a wide range of products and quickly ship once the order is placed. Highly recommend!

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The Best Elementary School Fundraising Ideas

Elementary students and their families prefer fundraisers that are simple, visual, and tied to things they already enjoy at home. At Fundraisingzone, our catalogs (available as hard copies and digital copies via the app) are built to work with young students, short attention spans, and busy family schedules. Here are the most popular fundraising ideas for elementary schools:

Tips for Getting Started with an Elementary School Fundraiser

Here are some important considerations when getting started with your elementary school fundraiser:

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Set one clear fundraising goal: Communicate a specific objective, like a field trip or playground upgrade, so families can see the impact of their purchase.

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Choose a main fundraiser instead of several small ones: A single strong campaign keeps communication simple and prevents teachers from juggling multiple programs at once.

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Create a short, predictable timeline: Aim for a two to three week sales window with a clear kickoff, a mid-campaign reminder, and a firm deadline.

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Assign clear roles to staff and volunteers: Decide early who will handle communication, collect order forms, and organize pickup day.

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Prepare simple materials for students and families: One flyer or catalog, a short instruction sheet, and a clear order form are enough; too many documents get overlooked.

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Explain the fundraiser to students in simple language: Give teachers a short script for morning announcements and something students can easily repeat to relatives.

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Fundraisingzone Success Story
$20,000+
raised across three campaigns

Toni Pierce, fundraising sponsor for the Congress Elementary School PTO, has partnered with Fundraisingzone for nearly two years. Leading a group of about 180 students, she's run three campaigns to date — Winter Wonderland, Snackin' in the USA, and Pop Daddy — raising more than $20,000 in total sales.

Winter Wonderland Snackin' in the USA Pop Daddy

How It Works

Getting started is simple, and your group stays in control of the format, timeline, and how funds get used.

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Sign Up

Get started on our website, and a Fundraisingzone team member will reach out to learn about your group's goals and timeline.

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Choose Your Format

Pick Catalog Only, our Online App, or a Hybrid of both. With the Online App, participants create a profile and share their personal store link via text, email, or social media — no printed order forms required.

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Launch Your Campaign

Run your sale over a focused 2 to 3-week window while we handle brochures, reporting, and ordering support.

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Raise Your Funds

Collect your proceeds and keep up to 50% of every sale, with no upfront inventory risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An elementary school fundraiser is a short, simple campaign designed to raise money for a specific school need while keeping instructions easy for young students, parents, and teachers. At Fundraisingzone, we've noticed that the best campaigns run two to three weeks, focus on one clear goal, and bring the whole school community together without disrupting classroom time.

There are zero upfront costs to get started — no contract, no credit card, and no products to buy in advance. We simply keep a portion of each sale, so your school earns up to 50% profit on everything you sell (up to 55% with our incentive offer). Your free fundraising kit, samples, catalogs, and dedicated support are all included at no charge.
For most catalog and direct-ship programs, orders ship pre-sorted to your group once you reach the free-shipping minimum, so there's nothing extra to pay and nothing to sort by hand. Reaching that threshold is easy for most elementary school groups, and our team will confirm the exact minimum for the program you choose. Have a question about your order? Call us at 1-800-645-6550.
Most elementary schools raise money for things a core budget doesn't cover — field trips, classroom supplies and technology, library books, playground and outdoor upgrades, arts and music programs, and end-of-year celebrations. Tying your campaign to one specific, visible goal (like a new playground structure or a grade-wide field trip) makes it far easier for families to see the impact of their purchase and want to participate.
Profit comes down to participation, and for elementary schools the highest-earning campaigns are usually affordable, everyday products nearly every family will buy — snacks, popcorn, cookie dough, and pretzels — priced around $10–$12. Running the fundraiser through our online app boosts totals even further, since students can share a personal store link so out-of-town grandparents and relatives can order too. Your group keeps up to 50% (up to 55% with our incentive offer).
Keep it simple and fun. Explain the fundraiser in plain language, give teachers a short script for morning announcements, and set a class or school-wide goal kids can rally around. Our free student prize program gives younger sellers a fun reason to keep going, and because families do the ordering through a catalog or the online app, students only need to share — not handle money or manage logistics.
Parents do most of the actual selling and ordering at the elementary level, so a well-organized campaign with clear communication tends to see strong involvement. Using channels families already check — classroom folders, email, or a school app — and keeping the ask short and specific makes it easy for busy parents to take part. A small volunteer team to handle communication, order tracking, and pickup day is usually all it takes.
A catalog or online-app product fundraiser is the easiest to run, because we handle the brochures, reporting, and ordering support while your team focuses on communication. There's no inventory to buy up front, orders ship pre-sorted, and the online app removes paper order forms entirely. For a first-time group, a single snack, popcorn, or cookie dough campaign over two to three weeks is a simple, reliable place to start.
Two to three weeks is the sweet spot. It's long enough for families to spread the word and place orders, but short enough to keep momentum high and avoid fatigue. Give the campaign a clear kickoff, a mid-point reminder, and a firm deadline, and try to avoid testing weeks, holiday breaks, and other big school events.
Start with your goal and timeline, then pick a program that fits your families and your volunteers. Consider price point (affordable items get more families involved), format (Catalog Only, our Online App, or a Hybrid of both), how orders will be delivered and picked up, and whether a student prize program would boost participation. Our team can help you match the right catalog to your school's size, season, and goal — just call 1-800-645-6550.