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% of calendar donations.
New to the format? What a pick-a-date calendar fundraiser is, in two minutes.
Real results: A school PTO raised $2,017 in 10 days with one calendar per classroom →
50 families
example group size
up to $24,800
at $496 per fully claimed calendar
3 min
to build — no card to start
See it in action
The live demo — supporters claim dates in real time. Tap an open day to try it.
Jefferson Elementary PTA
Thank you, Tommy's Dad!
You claimed Day 3 and Day 22
$25 donated
Pick a day, pay that date — Day 3 = $3
Ideas for ptas
It's the easy PTA fundraiser volunteers actually want to run — no catalogs, no cash box, no counting night.
- 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.
A themed calendar for every PTA goal
Each comes as a ready-made calendar with its own step-by-step guide.
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 calendar 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, Google Pay, or Cash App, receipts send automatically, and funds deposit to your own Stripe or Square account — so volunteers aren't chasing cash or writing receipts.
Popular calendars
Ready-made pick-a-date calendars groups like yours run most. Each has its own colors, icons, and a step-by-step guide.
Start your ptas calendar fundraiser
Free to create · keep 100% of calendar donations · connect Stripe or Square to go live.