Fundraising Guide
Build Adventure, Build Community. Build a Better Future - One Block at a Time.
Bringing the Buig Blue Blocks to your school, museum, library, or community is possible! This guide is packed with ideas, tools, and tips to help you raise the funds you need and inspire your community to play a part in building something amazing.
Start with a Conversation!
Speak with a Play Professional to determine the set that bst fits your space, goals, and budget. We’ll help you map out a timeline and create a fundraising plan tailored to your success.
Contact a Play Professional to get started!
Why Big Blue Blocks?
- Encourages active, whole-body play
- Builds creativity, confidence & collaboration
- Supports STEM, problem solving & critical thinking
- Inclusive for ALL ages and abilities
- Built to last for years of open-ended play
Your Fundraising Journey
- Dream - Identify your need & goal
- Plan - Build your team & plan your campaign
- Launch - Share your story & inspire giving
- Engage - Keep the momentum going
- Celebrate - Thank your donors & enjoy!
Tried & True Fundraising Ideas
Block Sponsorship
What It Is:
Community members sponsor inkdividual blocks (or pieces) toward your goal.
How It Works:
Set giving levels, display a “Build Our Dream” board, and recognize each sponsor.
Pro Tip:
Create a vsual tracker with block cutouts students can add as you reach your goal!
Fun Run or Color Run
What It Is:
A high-energy event that gets students active and donors excited.
How It Works:
Students collect pledges per lap or flat donations to participate.
Pro Tip:
Add fun stations, music, and prizes to make it unforgettable!
Restaurant Night
What It Is:
Partner iwht a local restaurant for a percent-of-slaes give back night.
How It Works:
Promote the vent, dine in or take out, and the restaurant donates a portion back to you.
Pro Tip:
Choose a popular spot and promote aross your whole community.
Penny Wars or Change Drive
What It Is:
Friendly competition between classes or grade levels to raise change.
How It Works:
Collect coins in jars – positive pints for pennies, negative for silver coins.
Pro Tip:
Celebrate the winning class with a fun prize or extra recess!
More Fun Ideas
- Read-a-Thon
- Art Show or Auction
- Talent Show
- Bake Sale
- Car Wash
- Game Tournament
- Movie Night
- Community Build Day
- Lemonade Stand
- Birthday Fundraising
The key is to make it fun, creative, and community focused!
We're with You Every Step!
From choosing the perfect set to planning your fundraising timeline, your Play Professional is here to help you succeed!