While this may sound boring, we raise most of our garden funds by asking our nonprofit Home & School Club (aka PTA) to 1) give the garden a minimal amount (e.g. $100) as a line item in their annual budget and 2) create a separate School Garden Fund, for which we seek donations. Where we live, some parents work for companies that match charitable donations, so we especially encourage those. Seek donations from school families, but also ask the broader community. There is a lot of support out there for school garden education. $10, $20, $25 and $100 donations add up, and they're tax deductible if your PTA is a registered 501 c(3).
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Amy Cody
Parent Volunteer / Coordinator
Latimer Garden & Outdoor Classroom
San Jose, CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-31-2022 02:38:07 PM
From: Sarah Lane
Subject: How do you generate revenue for your youth garden?
Hi all!
How have you generated revenue to support your garden program?
When I was an elementary garden educator, we hosted a plant and flower sale that helped us raise a few hundred dollars. Do you all also host plant and flower sales? What other ways have you raised funds (farmers markets, CSAs, garden tours, etc.)?
Thanks so much!
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Sarah Lane
KidsGardening
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