The Digital Calendar Fundraiser Built for PTOs & PTAs
CalendarFundraiser is a digital calendar fundraiser built for PTOs and PTAs: families claim calendar dates by donating the matching amount — $1 for the 1st, $31 for the 31st — and each classroom gets its own shareable calendar. Your parent group keeps 100% of calendar donations with no platform fee (donors cover a small service fee at checkout), and a 20-classroom school can raise up to $9,920 in a month.
$496
per classroom, per fully claimed calendar
$9,920
20-classroom school potential per month
100%
of calendar donations kept — no platform fee
See a school calendar in action
The live demo — families claim dates in real time. Tap an open day to try it.
Lincoln Elementary PTO
Thank you, Tommy's Dad!
You claimed Day 3 and Day 22
$25 donated
Pick a day, pay that date — Day 3 = $3
Why parent groups switch to a PTO digital fundraiser
A PTA online fundraiser runs entirely from a shared link — no catalogs, no cash envelopes in backpacks, no counting night. Here is what that changes for a parent group:
No products to sell
No wrapping paper, no cookie dough, no order forms in backpacks, no delivery day in the gym. Supporters give directly to the school.
No platform cut of donations
Your PTO keeps 100% of calendar donations. Many product-sale fundraisers hand a large share of every dollar to the company running them.
No volunteer burnout
No inventory to sort, no cash to reconcile, no chasing late envelopes. One volunteer can run the whole campaign from a phone.
Better than a generic donation page
A blank donation form gives families no reason to give a specific amount. The calendar mechanic does: pick the 17th, give $17 — and your name goes on the classroom's calendar.
A themed calendar for every school goal
Teacher appreciation, the field trip, the library, new Chromebooks — each comes as a ready-made calendar with its own guide.
How a PTO campaign works
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Create the school campaign
Pick a calendar, add your school colors and mascot, and set the goal — built in minutes.
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Every classroom gets its own calendar
Each class gets a personal link and QR code to share with its own family circle — send it in the newsletter, the class group chat, or on a flyer.
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The leaderboard does the motivating
Classrooms see live standings — Ms. Rivera's class vs. Mr. Chen's fills calendars fast, and kids love watching their room climb.
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Funds go straight to the parent group
Supporters pay online; money lands in the PTO's own Stripe or Square account. No cash box, no counting night.
PTO & PTA fundraiser FAQ
What is the best digital fundraiser for a PTO or PTA?
A digital calendar fundraiser: every family claims a calendar date and donates the matching amount ($1 for the 1st, $31 for the 31st). Each classroom gets its own shareable calendar, a fully claimed calendar raises $496 per classroom, and the parent group keeps 100% of calendar donations — no wrapping paper, no order forms, no platform cut.
How much can a PTO or PTA raise with a calendar fundraiser?
Each classroom's fully claimed 31-day calendar raises $496 (1 + 2 + ... + 31). A 20-classroom school can raise up to $9,920 in a month at standard pricing — and doubling every date with 2x pricing lifts a full calendar to $992 per classroom.
Do parents have to sell products or collect cash?
No. There is no catalog, no cookie dough, no cash envelopes coming back in backpacks. Families share a link or QR code; supporters pay online and funds go directly to the parent group's own Stripe or Square account.
What does it cost the PTO or PTA?
The parent group keeps 100% of calendar donations. Donors cover a small service fee at checkout, shown before they pay. We keep a percentage of optional boosts and multiplied days; details are in our Terms. Your payment processor charges its standard card rate. There is no platform cut of the group's calendar dollars.
Do PTO and PTA fundraisers work the same way on the platform?
Yes. Whether your parent group is a PTO, PTA, PTSA, or booster club, the campaign works identically: pick a themed calendar, invite families, and watch dates fill in real time on a live leaderboard.
Who claims the dates on a school calendar?
The whole family circle, not just parents: grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors, alumni, and local businesses. Each claimed date shows the supporter's name on the classroom's calendar, so kids see their people on the wall.
Put your school on the calendar
Free to build — connect your Stripe or Square to go live. Keep 100% of calendar donations.
Popular calendars
Ready-made pick-a-date calendars parent groups run most. Each has its own colors, icons, and a step-by-step guide.
