PTA Calendar Fundraiser
A PTA calendar fundraiser is one of the simplest ways to raise money: every day of the month is worth its date ($1–$31), families pick open dates and donate online, and there's nothing to sell or deliver. A fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496, and your PTA keeps 100%.
50 families
example group size
up to $24,800
at $496 per fully claimed calendar
3 min
to launch — no card to start
Ideas for ptas
- One school-wide calendar with a shared goal and live progress.
- Class-vs-class competition to drive friendly participation.
- Teacher-grant calendar funding classroom wish lists.
- Spring or fall sprint — a tight two-week window to keep momentum.
Digital beats paper
Run it as a digital pick-a-date calendar, not paper: donations are collected online, every claimed date is tracked instantly, receipts send automatically, and anyone with a phone can give — so you raise more with less work. See the digital vs. paper comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a calendar fundraiser good for a PTA?
It's low effort and product-free — no catalogs, order forms, or deliveries. Families just pick a date and give online, volunteers don't handle cash, and your PTA keeps 100% of donations. A fully claimed calendar raises $496 per participant.
How much can a PTA raise?
A 50-family PTA can raise up to $24,800, or roughly $18,600 at a realistic 75% fill rate. It scales with participation — the calculator gives you an estimate for your school.
Do we need volunteers to collect money?
No. Donations are collected online by card, Apple Pay, or PayPal, receipts send automatically, and funds deposit to your PayPal — so volunteers aren't chasing cash or writing receipts.
Start your ptas calendar fundraiser
Free to create · keep 100% of donations · three-minute setup.