Read-A-Thon

Coordinate and plan the second (of two) major annual fundraisers for PTA. In its first year, the Read-A-Thon raised over $90,000! Read-A-Thon planning typically begins after Winter break and occurs in March/April, concluding before Spring Break.

 

Responsibilities include:

-Determining fundraising goals

-Setup Pledgestar account 

-Assemble instructions & pledge envelopes

-Promote the event at school (posters, morning ceremony announcements, etc.)

-Organize contests

-Provide updates to PTA and school


Positions (1/5 filled)

Committee Chair Signed Up: 1 / 2

Manage the high-level details of the read-a-thon: event dates, fundraising goal, planning dates, and keep coordinators on track for event needs with regular meetings.
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Pledgestar Admin Signed Up: 1 / 1

Set up the main fundraising website, provide assistance to parents, and update offline funds raised by students.

Activity Coordinator Signed Up: 0 / 3

Plan and coordinate the activities and contests that make Read-A-Thon FUN for the students. 2023's activities included Golden Tickets hidden in Media Center books, student-drawn favorite book banners, bookmarks to color, gummi bookworm treats, and weekly contests. Other ideas have included a book swap, a literary night, or a mini book fair to kick off read-a-thon. The possibilities are countless, and you get to decide what we do.
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Fundraising Coordinator Signed Up: 0 / 2

Coordinate fundraising-specific activities such as pledge envelope assembly, distribution, collection, and money collection.
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Read-A-Thon General Volunteers Signed Up: 6 / 10

Provide general event assistance such as poster hanging, envelope stuffing, cash counting, and more.
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