Major fundraising events raise more than $150,000 per year to help keep tuition costs affordable, and to support school programs. All fundraising income is budgeted and spent in the fiscal year in which it is earned. Responsibility for these fundraisers rests with the overall parent community. Parents and school families work at these events and receive the benefits of the money raised in the form of lower tuition rates. We rely on the commitment of all school families to do their part to ensure successful fundraisers. For information on Fairshare Dollars and Hours requirements follow the link [here.]
The Jog-a-thon is our second largest fundraiser each year and is the yearly student-driven fundraiser. It is a big part of our school's fundraising plan and aims to raise $35,000! The Jog-a-thon is a school-day afternoon event, scheduled for the fall, where all students gather on the playground/parking lot and run for 60 minutes. Students collect money through flat amount donations via an online system. All students attending St. Ignatius School participate in the Jog-a-thon, as well as many of the teachers and staff. Parents from each class are needed as volunteers to set up the Jog-a-thon, as well as during the Jog-a-thon to count laps, etc. Parents, family, and friends are more than welcome to join.
The Turkey BINGO fundraiser is typically scheduled for the third Saturday of November. This is a 21+ event. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and casual dinner with friends and family while playing multiple BINGO cards for a chance to win a turkey! Volunteers are needed for set-up, during the event, and post event for clean-up.
Prior to the event raffle tickets are sold. Prizes are awarded at the event. Ticket sales are a part of parents’ Fairshare commitment.
Organizing a successful event of this size takes thoughtful preparation and dedication. Helping out with the auction is fun, rewarding, and a great way to meet other parents during our largest fundraiser of the year. It takes a community to organize each auction and the event itself is a lot of fun! Volunteer needs are many and extensive opportunities vary from standing committees to one-night-only volunteers.
Proceeds directly support our students, teachers, and programs. We depend on the generous volunteer support from our community to help communicate, plan, and organize the many details. Some duties are ongoing for months at a time, while others require just an hour or two of your time. Volunteer opportunities include:
PROCUREMENT
Do you have creative ideas and enjoy reaching out to people? Are you willing to ask a business or friend for an in-kind donation? Are you willing to reach out to your network to help secure one-of-a-kind experiences to auction off during the event? This role is for you! Join the team of parent volunteers that procures items and has fun doing it!
STUDENT ART PROJECT LEADERS
Love being creative? Want to make art with students? Volunteer to help create the class art projects to be sold at the auction.
BEHIND THE SCENES VOLUNTEER
Assist the auction team with administrative tasks to prepare for the evening. This could include data entry, organizing packages, helping with décor, clean up, and so much more!
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to help before, during, or after the event. Activities include auction set-up, staffing as a greeter, selling raffle tickets, and post-event organization.
St. Ignatius partners with local restaurants nearby that will give back to our school when we visit their establishment during a particular day and time and mention St. Ignatius School!