We use a local company called #1 Fundraising for giftwrap/cookie dough and QSP (World's Finest Chocolate) for our candy sale.

I think if our parents are aware that our group only does 2 fundraisers they are more willing to participate.

We've been able to update our textbooks for the last three years and put in playground equipment. Seeing the results of their efforts also helps.

WOW!!! Do you use a regular vendor (QVC, Signature,etc.)for your gift wrap?

Our parent association has 2 fundraisers: In the fall we do giftwrap/cookie dough as one and in January we have a candy sale.

But, our Athletic Association has a Liberty Card fundraiser (buy a card for percentages off certain products), Boys Scouts sell popcorn, school has a bookfair, school math-a-thon for St. Jude, jump roping-a-thon for the American Heart Association, cheerleaders sell candy, several other groups sell dinners, etc.

I make sure our parents know that we only do the two and where the funds go. I skip the small fundraising events. I won't do a fundraiser unless we make $7,500 - $10,000. We have 353 students.

We have been accused of too many fundraisers. We typically do QVC and 2 bookfairs. Also sm. random stuff (like a raffel at family nights etc.) I would be interested in how many other PTO's do and how much do they typically raise vs. number of students. Thank you!