School Calendar Fundraiser
A school calendar fundraiser gives every day of the month a donation equal to the date — $1 for the 1st, $31 for the 31st. Families and staff pick open dates and give the matching amount online. There's nothing to sell, ship, or hand back — a fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496 per participant.
100 families
example group size
up to $49,600
at $496 per fully claimed calendar
3 min
to launch — no card to start
Ideas for schools
- Whole-school calendar with a live progress bar toward one goal.
- Class vs. class challenge — each classroom gets its own calendar and leaderboard.
- Grade-level field-trip calendars — the total funds buses and admission.
- Staff-appreciation calendar for classroom supplies or a luncheon.
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
How does a calendar fundraiser work for schools?
Every day of the month is worth its date in dollars ($1–$31). Families claim open dates and donate that amount online. Each date is claimed once, so the calendar fills up as people give — a fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496 per participant.
How much can a school raise with a calendar fundraiser?
It scales with families. A fully claimed calendar is $496; 100 participating families can raise up to $49,600, and even at a realistic 75% fill rate that's about $37,200. Use the calculator to estimate your school's total.
Is it better than a product or catalog fundraiser?
Usually, yes. There's nothing to buy, store, or deliver, no order forms, and you keep 100% of donations. Families just pick a date and give from their phone — and grandparents far away can participate too.
Start your schools calendar fundraiser
Free to create · keep 100% of donations · three-minute setup.