Why Fundraising Matters


Fundraising is vital to keep our band thriving, ensuring every student has the chance to grow, perform, and enjoy unique opportunities without financial barriers. Band fundraising is essential for several key reasons:

 

Covering Costs:

Running a school band comes with many costs—uniforms, instruments, sheet music, competition fees, travel, and equipment upkeep. Fundraising helps cover these expenses so families don’t have to pay everything out of pocket.


Promoting Inclusion:

Fundraising makes it possible for all students to join the band, no matter their financial background. This helps ensure everyone has a chance to participate.


Creating More Opportunities:

Extra funds allow the band to attend more events, bring in guest instructors, or plan special trips, making the experience richer for all members.


Building Community Support:

Fundraising events like performances and sales connect the band with the local community and raise awareness.


Teaching Important Skills:

Taking part in fundraising helps students develop teamwork, communication, organization, and responsibility.

 

 

Current Fundraising Opportunities

 

  • Corporate Matching

 

Fundraising Events:

  • GoPlaySave: Begins July/Aug and runs through October. Earn for your student account and the general band fund.
  • Mattress Sale (Fall)
  • Neighbor Boy Christmas Wreath/Tree Pre-Sale (Fall/Winter)
  • Spirit Nights at Local restaurants: Chipotle, City BBQ, Shake Shake and others

Anytime throughout the year:

  • Grocery Card Incentives: Re-link your Harris Teeter shopping cards (starting Aug 1) to benefit the general band fund.
  • RaiseRight: Buy gift cards for places you already shop and earn for your student account with RaiseRight. Examples are Chipotle, Panera Bread, Amazon.com, Starbucks and more..  The savings add up.
  • Donate To The Band: We accept donations directly to the band. Donations made directly to the Apex Band Boosters may be tax deductible (consult with your tax advisor on 501c3 contributions). Tax ID:56-1387749
  • We participate in corporate matching gifts programs. Check with your employer; many will match your donations or even donate based on your volunteer hours.  Apex Band Boosters is a 501c3 organization. Please make all checks payable to APEX BAND BOOSTERS. Check with your employer about their matching gifts opportunities.
  • Matching gifts and direct band donations cannot be made to benefit any specific member of the band, they will be used to benefit the program as a whole.

 

Questions? Email fundraising@apexhighband.org