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We offer Australia’s best fundraising ideas and promise to make your next fundraiser easy to organise, simple to run and a fundraising success. As the Australian Fundraising Specialists we have developed a wide range of tried and tested fundraisers that get results by exciting your community and delivering profits. Take away the stress and risk of running a fundraiser by using our proven fundraising products and systems.

Did You Know? One remote school worked with Australian Fundraising to raise $71,490 with only 96 kids? That’s an average of $744 per student! That’s proof of how our awesome fundraising programs can help even the smallest of schools to raise more profit for your local community.

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Whether you’re a school, child care centre, sports club, or community group, our much sought-after fundraising ideas promise to make your next fundraiser easy to organise, simple to run and a fundraising success!
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Billy G's Gourmet Cookie & Biscuit Dough

Dough-licious and profitable, Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough sells itself!

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Monty the Monstar Fun Run

Australia’s most exciting, flexible and colourful fundraiser, it’s the brightest day at school!

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Experience Monty's Magical Wonderland Event

Give your students the WOWEST WOW FACTOR with Monty’s Magical Wonderland Event, valued at $3,000! We are talking three HUGE monster-themed inflatables, a foam machine, teardrop flags, a tent with pool noodles, music, and even a special visit from Monty himself.

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Australia’s Best Fundraising Ideas!

School Fundraising Ideas can be tricky to come up with. We have some of Australia’s best ideas for fundraising, including Monty the Monstar Fun Runs and Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough fundraisers to help you raise funds for your community!

Regardless of your school or group’s size, we have awesome fundraising ideas to suit your needs. Our flexible programs are great for kindergartens, sporting clubs and Australian school fundraising.

Fundraising in Australia doesn’t have to be complicated! We make sure we design our Australian fundraising programs to put the fun back into fundraising! With no upfront costs, a cybersafe online fundraising platform and awesome incentive prizes, you’ll want to fundraise again and again!

Monty the Monstar Fun Run

Give kids the brightest day at school! Monty’s Colour Fun Run is one of the most popular Australian school fundraising ideas. Fill the air with fun and laughter in your school community as kids run around your Fun Run track, spraying them with water and vibrant colour powder or slime.

If you’re looking for creative ideas to raise funds, our Monty the Monstar Fun Run can’t be missed! Join the colour craze that’s sweeping the nation, along with 1.6 million Aussie Kids that love our Monty the Monstar Fun Run fundraiser.

Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough

Our nine mouthwatering gourmet flavors will sell themselves, not to mention one special cheesy flavour for your dog, with people jumping at the chance to secure our Gourmet Cookie Dough, exclusive to Australian Fundraising!

With a massive profit of $4.00 on every tub you sell, Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough is one of the best Australian fundraisers for schools.

Lots of fundraising events require cash handling or fete stalls – not Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough fundraiser! Our cashless online ordering system means it’s easy to tally orders and track your fundraiser. A dough-lightful fundraiser from beginning to end.

Billy’s G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough is among our favourite fundraising ideas for kindergartens! You can’t choose a more dough-licious Childcare Centre fundraiser than Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough.

Fundraising Ideas for Schools

The best school fundraising ideas are those that motivate kids to achieve a tangible goal or prize. That’s why our Australian school fundraisers come with an incentive prize program, helping kids work their way towards awesome rewards while raising money for their school community!

Our fundraisers that make the most money for schools are Monty’s Colour Fun Run and Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough.

Are you ready to choose a fundraiser that makes the most money for schools? We have the best fundraising ideas right here at Australian Fundraising! With no lock-in contracts, no upfront fees, and a profit guarantee, there has never been a better time to choose one of our exciting fundraising ideas!

FAQs

What is a colour fun run?

A colour fun run is an event where participants, usually dressed in white, are splashed with safe, non-toxic colour powder at various points along the course. By the finish line, everyone is covered in a rainbow of colours.

What is a colour run at school?

A school colour run is a fun run event where participants, typically dressed in white T-shirts, are splashed with genuine non-toxic coloured powder or slime by volunteers along the course, transforming into a vibrant canvas of colours by the event’s end.

What is a colour powder fundraiser?

A colour powder fundraiser is often termed a colour-a-thon. It is an event where participants run or walk a course and are showered with non-toxic coloured powders by volunteers, blending fitness, fun, and vibrant visuals to raise funds.

How do you make money from a colour run?

Here are six tips for a profitable colour run fundraiser?

  1. Pick your favourite colour fun run program
  2. Promote: Provide sponsorship forms, put up posters and actively promote
  3. Online Platform: Setup a secure cyber-safe fundraising platform
  4. Donations: Encourage participants to fundraise
  5. Sponsors: Ask businesses to support your event
  6. Incentive Prizes: Use incentives to boost fundraising efforts
How much does a colour fun run cost?

The cost of a colour fun run varies based on the approach. Self-organised runs require upfront investment in products, incentives, marketing, and digital platforms. Opting for a fundraising provider offers a risk-free model, charging only a percentage of the funds raised without initial costs. Success hinges on encouraging participants to actively fundraise beforehand to ensure profitability.

How do cookie dough fundraisers work?

Cookie dough fundraisers work by selling pre-made, frozen dough to support a cause. Participants order their choice of dough, which is then delivered to their organising group or school. They can bake fresh, homemade cookies at their convenience with a dough that can be thawed and refrozen, contributing to the fundraiser’s success while enjoying delicious treats.

Is doing a cookie dough fundraiser profitable?

In a cookie dough fundraiser, each tub is priced at $21, generating a profit of $4 per tub. The remaining $17 covers the cost of the dough, marketing materials, a secure online platform, incentive prizes, and other associated costs. Funds are disbursed bi-weekly, based on sales, ensuring a risk-free and profitable fundraising experience.

Which primary school fundraisers are most successful in Australia?

Successful primary school fundraisers in Australia often include fun runs, walkathons, colour powder events, gourmet cookie dough sales, discos, fetes, raffles and more. These activities not only promote community engagement and physical activity but also offer a fun, inclusive way to raise significant funds for school needs and initiatives.

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Are you ready to make the better choice for fundraising? From big profits to incredible one-on-one support, you will receive everything you need to succeed when you choose Australian Fundraising. Request a free information kit or get started today!

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