Fundraising for Student Accounts
Students will have opportunities to raise funds to offset band trip costs. Volunteers select and organize the fundraisers, distribute the materials to band members and/or staff, and collect orders. Volunteers may also assist with distribution of items. Payments are managed through GBS.
Fundraising for the Band Program
Volunteers help organize fundraisers to support the overall band program throughout the year.
- The main fundraiser is an auction held at the Jazz Café in mid-January. Volunteers advertise the event, acquire auction items, package and display the items for bidding, and coordinate the auction process.
- Volunteers plan and advertise restaurant fundraisers several times a year in partnership with various local restaurants.
Year-Round Fundraising Opportunity
Did you know? Everyday purchases like groceries, gas, restaurants, coffee, and online shopping can contribute to covering your band student’s fees and trips. The band itself also has expenses for the marching band show and music.
GBS Band is working with RaiseRight, a program where you can buy gift cards to use as payment for everyday expenses and/or shop online through their site. Every gift card purchase and online purchase earns up to a 20% rebate! Plus with the mobile app and instant access to your eGift card and reload purchases, you can buy gift cards and shop through RaiseRight anytime, anywhere.
We are fortunate to have a band parent who works at RaiseRight.
Here are three examples of how you can use RaiseRight to raise money towards band fees.
- While waiting in the checkout line at REI, purchase an e-gift card. Use that e-gift card immediately to pay for your items and earn an 8% rebate.
- Purchase Starbucks eGift cards for kids away at college. Earn a 4.5% rebate and have the eGift cards emailed directly to your students.
- Buy pet food through Chewy, PetSmart, or Petco. Using Chewy as an example, click on Chewy from the RaiseRight website or app. Normally that would earn a 2% rebate, but right now there is a special to earn 4% for going to their website. Pay for the food with an e-gift card and earn an additional 5% on the order.
75% of the rebates earned through RaiseRight will go into your child’s band account. The remaining 25% will support the band program.
To get started, click here to enroll or contact us at
gbsbandfundraising@gmail.com for more information.