Fundraisers give our kids the chance to learn valuable life lessons like teamwork, giving back, and contributing to the greater good. But more often than not, their involvement starts and ends with handing parents a sticky fundraiser notice covered in unidentifiable remnants of their uneaten lunch. After that initial handover, parents generally take the fundraising baton and run with it.
We all want our children to discover the joy of raising funds for something bigger than themselves, but fundraising often lands somewhere between “clean your room” and “finish your homework” on their to-do list. Coaxing them into participating can be like trying to get them psyched about kale.
That’s precisely why we curated a collection of kid-approved fundraising ideas that even the most unimpressed tween can get excited about. With a bit of groundwork and some fresh, age-appropriate activations, parents can take a step back and happily hand over the reins.
