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Birthday board fundraisers are a quick and easy way to engage students and raise money for your school group. The idea is simple: each student donates a small amount to the school—and in return, their birthday is displayed on a board so the entire school can celebrate it!
These are win-win fundraisers: students love being recognized, and schools can quickly generate hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars with little upfront cost or planning. Below, we explain how you can run birthday board fundraisers with our free fundraising platform and keep 100% of the donations you receive.
Birthday board fundraisers are low-cost, high-impact projects that celebrate each student’s birthday while encouraging small, manageable contributions from families and community members. Here’s how they work:
Birthday board fundraisers not only bring in funds—they also help create a more positive school environment. The contributions are small enough to make participation easy for most students, and each dollar raised adds up quickly.
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FutureFund’s free fundraising features make it easy to run your best birthday board fundraiser yet. Here’s a video that walks you through the process, plus a quick written list of step-by-step instructions:
This is how you’ll start with any campaign you run in FutureFund.
This is where you’ll include essential information about your campaign, along with the basic elements that let donors contribute.
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This is how you’ll let people know about your campaign once you’ve created it.
You’ll need to create a simple form for donors to fill out. This will tell you what student each donation is for and when their birthday is so you can display it on the board.
This is where you’ll customize the form you’ve created so that it can collect the information you need.
Here’s how you attach the form you just made to your campaign so donors will be able to use it.
Now, anyone who visits the campaign page will have to fill out the form you’ve created when they make their donation—which means you’ll receive the name of the student and their birthdate every time. It’s that easy!
Students love birthday board fundraisers because they’re a fun, affordable, and inclusive way to feel appreciated and connect with their peers. Here’s why they’re so popular:
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Get StartedHere are some strategies to make your birthday board fundraiser as successful as possible:
Birthday board fundraisers are a delightful and effective way for schools to raise funds while building a positive and connected school environment. With a minimal upfront investment, schools can generate significant funds to support school activities and create lasting memories for students.
Ready to try a birthday board fundraiser? Get started for free with FutureFund, and plan your next birthday board event today to bring joy and support to your school community.
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