Elementary School Fundraising: Top 5 School Fundraising Problems & Solutions

Elementary School Fundraising Elementary school fundraisers are an important part of raising money for all sorts of projects, activities, events and charities. Have you had enough of the same old candy, gift wrap, cookie fundraisers? Looking for something fresh, unique and profitable? Then take a few moments and learn why thousands of elementary schools around […]

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Middle School Fundraising

Original Works Programs aren’t just for the younger students! We have many schools taking part in successful middle school fundraising programs year after year. Finding The Right Fundraiser For Middle School Students We know that as students get older, finding a fun and engaging middle school fundraiser can be a challenge. In addition to

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Tips on Creating Great Artwork For an Original Works Fundraiser

Across the globe, art classes are beginning their Original Works projects. The student masterpieces will be turned into cherished keepsakes, and will become holiday gifts for many. Each year we are privileged to process several hundred thousand pieces of individual student artwork. With this volume of artwork being created and submitted, we thought this would be

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Creative Preschool Fundraiser

Preschool Fundraising With Artwork Even the tiniest artists can participate in our Original Works preschool fundraising program! Original Works fundraisers do not require any door-door selling, and offer a unique and “healthy” alternative to fundraising. Our Preschools have been very successful with our See Before You Buy (SBYB) and Original Programs (OP). Both of these programs are a perfect way

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Original Works Springtime Inspiration

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” ~Proverb This week, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Spring Equinox. Here in upstate NY we are still trying to thaw out from the snow & ice storms, so we thought we would get into the spirit by sharing some fun spring projects

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Synagogue Fundraising

Art-Based Fundraising for Your Synagogue Who doesn’t love art created by children? Grandparents and parents certainly eat it up! Our Original Works fundraising program can prove to be a great boon to your synagogue fundraising efforts by taking the original art work created by your younger members and turning it into art suitable for framing and/or placing it on

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Online Resources for Teachers

Online Resources for Teachers “A Teacher affects eternity; she can never tell, where her influence stops.” ~ Henry Brooks Adams Last week we focused on how fundraisers can benefit Elementary schools, and will be featuring more of this in future posts. This week I thought we would continue the theme by offering a look at

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Fall Happenings at Original Works. Welcoming our schools!

Welcome anything that comes to you, but do not long for anything else ~ Andre Gide I’m excited to bring you on a behind the scenes tour of Original Works over the next few weeks. With our Fall Season upon us, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share what fall means to

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Nature Art Projects

“Let nature be your teacher…” ~ William Wordsworth Materials found in nature present opportunities to try some fun art projects from things that are found outdoors. Soak up some warm summer rays before the days turn cold and the snow falls. So, let’s go on a nature walk to find some natural materials! Armed with

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“There are four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Football.”

– Unknown Every family has Thanksgiving favorites and traditions. Some of the more popular ones are turkey, stuffing, parades, and of course, football. I saw a sign in a store recently that said: “There are four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Football” and I know that in our house, this is definitely true. A weekend doesn’t

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