Fundraising Activities
Bloomington Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!
Fundraising and Development activities are critical for our growth.
| Pays for staff salaries & primary benefits | This allows us to provide continuing education (e.g., anti-bias, anti-racism training), conferences, and a supportive environment for staff. |
| Pays for essential classroom materials | Provides flexibility to respond to unique classroom needs and interests (e.g, Magnolia and Hickory classroom furniture, updated technology for UE students) |
| Pays the mortgage for Bloomington Montessori School | Provides the opportunity to beautify and update our campus in ways that align with our values (e.g., installation of solar panels, new flooring in several classrooms, interior painting, outside facade repair and painting) |
| Funds the attendance of our students | Allows us to help fund the Montessori education of students in our community via our scholarship program |
| Funds parent-teacher conferences and direct parent education. | Allows us to offer Montessori programming to the Bloomington community at large via workshops with community partners and participate in community events as a school |
| Gives us an annual budget for successful operation | It gives us the flexibility to respond to changes (e.g., COVID management) and the security to plan for the future of BMS |
Development dollars allow us to move toward our vision - to become a center of peace and education in our community.
HOW DOES BMS RAISE FUNDS?
We have events throughout the year designed to accommodate families' varied availability, resources, and interests. We hope that there is something on the calendar for everyone!
Most of our development funds are received through our Annual Campaign, which will kick off on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Bookmark the day now for our annual live-streaming event! We also raise money through grant applications and sponsorships for our programs and community events.
Development at any nonprofit organization takes “time, talent, and treasure.” If you have the time or talent for development and fundraising work, contact Quinn McAvoy at headofschool@montessori.k12.in.us to learn about volunteer opportunities.
2024-2025 Fundraising Calendar
August
Sign up for our year-round fundraisers (Kroger, Scrip): Scrip Card proceeds are now exclusively funneled into our scholarship fund! Use scrip cards and support quality Montessori education for children in our community!
September
Believe Kids catalog fundraiser (compostable wrap, gourmet foods)
Parent Icebreaker event (details TBA, will be a casual shared activity event)
October/November
Fun Run and Fall Festival at Fowler Pumpkin Patch: Look for our BMS merch table at the event! Merchandise is also available anytime through the front office.
Scholastic Catalog Sale
December
Giving Tuesday and Annual Campaign kick-off: Join us on Facebook or in-person to celebrate this international day of generosity!
January
Scholastic Book Fair
March
Art to Remember fundraiser: Memorialize your child’s creativity and growth with quality products featuring their artwork. Perfect gifts for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc!
April
Scholastic Book Catalog Sale
May
Spring Fling at Wonderlab
** Please note that the school’s development calendar does not include our classroom service learning events (bake sales, craft sales mostly occurring in December, January, and April). These events are educational and benefit other non-profits in the greater Bloomington community. Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May, and also is not considered a school fundraiser as contributed money and resources go directly to BMS staff members.
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