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Movie events are a fantastic way to bring your school community together while raising funds for your programs. They\u2019re easy to plan, flexible to schedule and have few moving parts. Plus, with a Swank Movie Licensing Public Performance Site License, your school can easily host engaging movie nights any time of the year. Whether you\u2019re looking to fund a new playground, support classroom supplies or cover extracurricular costs, follow these tips to maximize your movie fundraiser\u2019s impact and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Choose the Right Movie for Your Audience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Selecting a film that appeals to your school community is key to drawing a big crowd. Consider family-friendly classics, recent blockbusters or films with educational themes that align with your school\u2019s mission. Not sure what to pick? You can always reach out to for help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip: <\/strong>Create a poll for students and families to vote for the movie they\u2019d like to see. This helps build excitement while fostering engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Add Fun Extras to Boost Funds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Enhance the movie night atmosphere by offering concessions like popcorn, candy and drinks. Set up a photo booth with themed props or organize trivia based on the movie. Adding these interactive elements not only increases excitement, but provides additional fundraising opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/strong> Enlist volunteers to help run the activities and concessions to reduce costs and build community spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Promote, Promote, Promote<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the most vital components of your movie night should happen long before the day of the event \u2013 advertising and promotion! As long as your promotions are targeted to your students and families, there are no advertising restrictions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some easy-to-implement ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Send home flyers with kids in advance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Post signs around your school\u2019s pick-up area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Include event details in morning announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Clearly post event details on school website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Post on school social media accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Have volunteers hand out invites at after-school activities and meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use our website\u2019s free promo builder to create customizable flyers, tickets and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Partner with local businesses to sponsor your event or provide donations, such as snacks, raffle prizes or decorations. In return, offer to include their logo on your event promotions or let them have a presence at the event itself. This mutually beneficial relationship helps offset costs and boosts your event\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Double Up on Films<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Consider hosting two movie nights instead of one! That way you can select a film appropriate for lower grade levels, as well as a more exciting film for the upper grades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
With a Swank Movie Licensing Public Performance Site License, your school can easily host engaging movie nights any time of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2841,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"content-type":[138],"topic":[139],"class_list":["post-2840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","content-type-articles","topic-seasonal-event-based-ideas"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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