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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Evan Morgan

7 Ways School Fundraisers Can Put Parents in an Awkward Financial Spot

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School fundraisers can help pay for valuable programs and supplies, but repeated donation requests can put families under financial pressure. Setting a yearly fundraising budget can help parents support their school without stretching household finances too far. (Pexels).

The fundraiser packet comes home on Monday. By Wednesday, your child’s class is competing for a pizza party, someone has posted a leaderboard, and your kid is asking why they haven’t sold as much as their friend.

School fundraising can pay for worthwhile things—from classroom supplies and field trips to playground equipment and special programs. But the financial burden doesn’t disappear simply because the cause is good.

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