15 Ways to Put the Fun in School Fundraisers

Turn your child's gym class into a moneymaking event. Kids can collect donations ($5 for every mile or $0.50 for every lap around the track), and then walk the track during a gym class to earn their money. Have the teacher track their laps to make sure they don't cheat!

Not everyone feels the need to bake from scratch. Premium Collection works with schools to sell tubs of cookie dough and allows the school to keep 40 percent of the profits. Sounds sweet, right?

To turn this game night into a more profitable affair, create and print the cards yourself. Allow families to bring their own food, but set up a table where they can buy a tasty dessert or two.

Plenty of chain restaurants host school fundraiser nights, where diners must present a flyer to have a portion of their bill donated to the school. Try securing one night a month at your town's most popular spot to ensure a better profit. You can also check out GroupRaise.com to see if any local restaurants have a similar offer.

Looking for a twist to this traditional fundraiser? Try a reverse raffle. Think of tasks parents hate to do, like attend a PTA meeting or man the drop-off lane, and the winning ticket holder gets out of this task for a month.

Clean your car for a cause! The cost of supplies is minimal, so your school is sure to earn some serious cash.

This traditional fundraiser is a great way to bring in the dough — literally and figuratively. Not to mention it gives parents a chance to show off their baking skills.

To make this work, you need an administrator who has a good sense of humor. Have students toss their change into jars associated with a silly dare, like getting pied in the face or dyeing one's hair. At the end of the week (or month), the administrator must complete the challenge that corresponds to the jar with the most money.

Similar to a garage sale, this concept allows parents to clear clutter from their house while helping the school raise money. At the end of the event, donate any unsold items to Salvation Army.

Put a spin on your weekly pizza nights while helping your child's school. Chains like Little Caesars create pizza making-kits for students to sell as a fundraiser.

You don't need to rent out a theater to host this fundraiser. Simply set up a projection screen in the gymnasium.

Forget candy bars! Snackin' in America has a slew of nutritious treats that kids can sell in an effort to raise money for their school.

What child doesn't want the chance to take down their teacher? Have students and faculty members pay to participate, and then sell tickets to the main event.

If you live near a Krispy Kreme, then you're in luck! The doughnut franchise allows students to sell their products and keep up to 60 percent of the proceeds. For a creative approach, try setting up a doughnut and coffee stand before school or at sporting events.

Treat parents to a night of cocktails, tasty bites, and the chance to purchase some fabulous items.