FUNDRAISING FOR SCHOOLS

Start an Education Fundraiser for School

Create powerful fundraising campaigns for education programs, school projects, and student needs. Raise all the funds you need – without paying platform fees.

Unlimited Campaigns

Admin Control

Donation Teams

Built-In Tracking

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Everything You Need to Fund Your School’s Success

Here’s why thousands of schools, universities, and educational institutions love raising funds with Charitable and you will too!

Student Campaigns

Let students create personal fundraising pages for their specific needs and projects.

Powerful Teams

Parents and students can form fundraising teams to expand their network and reach goals faster.

Alumni Networks

Connect with former students who want to give back to their school community.

Project Spotlights

Highlight specific school programs, equipment needs, or building projects that need funding.

Easy Campaign Builder

Our visual tools make it simple for anyone to create professional fundraising pages.

Complete Admin Control

Monitor and approve all campaigns to ensure they align with school policies.

Zero Platform Fees

Keep 100% of donations raised since Charitable never charges commission or platform fees.

Automated Receipts

Send thank you emails and tax receipts automatically to keep donors engaged.

Detailed Reports

Track campaign performance and donor activity with easy-to-read reports and analytics.

Social Proof

Showcase a live donation feed with “Recently Gave” highlights to inspire more giving.

Social Sharing

Make it easy for supporters to spread the word about fundraisers on Facebook, Twitter, and more.

Fee Relief

Give supporters the option to cover processing fees so every dollar goes directly toward the cause.

Why You’ll ❤️ Education Fundraising with Charitable

Here’s why thousands of schools, universities, and educational institutions love raising funds with Charitable and you will too!

Cost Effective Easy Setup

Effortless Fundraising That Actually Works

Easy Step

Let parents, alumni, and supporters create their own campaigns. No extra staff or marketing costs needed.

Unlimited Campaigns

Create fundraisers for tuition fees, buildings, study material, clubs, sporting events, prom nights, field trips, and PTA needs.

No Platform Fees

With zero platform fees, you keep all the money you raise.

Personalized Fundraising & Engagement

Let Donors Choose What They Support Most

Campaign Galleries & Spotlight

Let supporters browse and choose exactly which program, classroom, or need they want to fund.

Progress Updates & Engagement

Keep everyone engaged with updates and thank you emails, so supporters know the difference they’re making.

Automated Communication

Streamline donor relationships with automated email systems that maintain connection and show appreciation.

Donation Notifications & Comments

Build Trust with Authentic Social Proof

Live Donation Notifications

Display recent donations that show real people supporting your cause, making it easier for others to join in.

Genuine Donor Comments

Let donors leave authentic messages with their contributions, creating powerful testimonials that build community support.

Social Media Integration

Add links to your social media pages to build trust and show your organization’s community presence.

Recurring Donations

Turn One-Time Donors into Regular Supporters

Flexible Recurring Options

Make it easy for donors to choose a set amount and how often they want to give—monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Automated Processing & Receipts

Everything runs on autopilot: donations are securely processed on their chosen schedule and receipts are sent out instantly.

Centralized Record Management

All donation records are kept safely in one place with options to edit and export when needed.

Reports & Tracking

Track Results and Celebrate Success

Real-Time Campaign Monitoring

See campaign progress and giving trends with easy-to-read charts—all in one organized place.

Comprehensive Donor Tracking

Track every donor with detailed insights to understand fundraising performance and identify opportunities.

Ready-to-Use Reports & Export

View and download clear reports and annual statements right inside your WordPress dashboard.

See The School Fundraiser Template In Action

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Belinda Martin

“…others were charging 5% and more for every donation, but with Charitable there are no fees for donations, so we were able to run a number of fundraising campaigns with all the money going to the charity.”

Stuart Robinson

“Really useful plugin. I wanted to extend the functionality of it a wee bit and the code was very easy to work with and adapt. Really great response from the developer and it looks like fantastic updates are being added all the time.”

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Paul Lawley-Jones

“I’d like to thank you both for making such a great tool at such a great cost. It’s literally 24 times cheaper than the platform we were using before I came on board.”

Stephen Weinberg

“This plugin is exactly what our small, parent-run organization needed… Easy to set up. Easy to customize (as long as you can handle just a tiny bit of code). And superior support! Thanks so much for this full-featured software.”

School Fundraisers –
Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about the fundraising for schools? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.

How much does Charitable cost for schools?

Charitable Lite is completely free to get started. Pro plans begin at an affordable annual rate with no transaction fees ever. You can choose the plan that fits your school’s needs and budget. We don’t charge commission with Charitable Pro, so you keep 100% of donations raised.

What’s the difference between Charitable Lite and Pro?

Charitable Lite is our free version that includes basic donation forms and campaign creation. Charitable Pro adds advanced features like peer-to-peer fundraising, recurring donations, donor comments, and detailed analytics. Pro also includes premium support and regular feature updates. See the difference between Charitable Lite vs Pro »

What payment methods can we accept for school donations?

You can start accepting donations through PayPal, Square and Stripe right away. We also support Apple Pay, Google Pay, and many other payment processors. Donors can give however they prefer, making it more likely they’ll complete their donation. See all payment integrations available »

Does Charitable work with our school’s existing website?

Charitable integrates seamlessly with any WordPress website. If you don’t have a website yet, follow our tutorial here »