Cake Sales and Beyond (Book)

The continuing lack of adequate state funding for education in South Africa has meant that many schools are relying increasingly on their own resources to finance additional staff and provide learners with more than the basic necessities. While some schools are well organized and have a strong tradition of fundraising, the vast majority are inadequately equipped even to begin to raise funds effectively. This guide aims to provide such schools with a practical resource containing a wide range of tried and tested ideas for fundraising. The introduction discusses the need for fund-raising, how it can become an opportunity for whole school development, and how it can be linked to the new curriculum. It also identifies the ingredients of a successful fundraising project and discusses fundraising in poorer communities. The body of the text then provides very practical guidance on more than 40 fundraising activities and ideas involving the school community, the wider social community, and the business sector.