INVEST IN YOUR CHILD NOW!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the dates of the campaign?
What happens at the end of the INVEST Campaign?
Why are suggested amounts in $150 increments?
What if I would like to donate a different amount?
What percent of donations go to our school?
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Can my donation be matched by my employer?
What has been purchased with past donations?
I have a question that isn't covered here.
I am ready to INVEST! What do I do?
Invest in Your Child (“INVEST”) is one of Hunters Bend’s two biggest fundraising campaigns. 100% of your generous donations go directly to enriching the educational experience of your children. The PTO works closely with the administration to bridge the gap between the funds provided by the district and the funds required to fulfill Hunters Bend’s actual needs.
WHAT ARE THE DATES OF THE CAMPAIGN?
August 19th - 30th, 2024!
WHAT IS THE GOAL FOR THIS YEAR?
Our goal this year is $35,000 and 100% of our Hound Dog families participating. Each class that has at least 75% participation earns a Popsicle Party! And every class that has at least 90% participation gets an extra recess! Please be sure to include your child's teacher name when returning the form. If you donate online, please make sure your child is tied to a teacher. (*If donating as a Guest, be sure to send an to email fundraising@hbespto.org with student information.)
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE INVEST CAMPAIGN?
We celebrate! Principal Kraemer and Assistant Principal Dr. Padelski will compete in a Hobby Horse Championship to end our efforts with a fun celebration on Friday, August 30th!
WHY ARE THE SUGGESTED AMOUNTS IN $150 INCREMENTS?
$150 is the suggested amount per child. So if you have two children, our suggestion is to give $300, and so forth.
WHAT IF I’D LIKE TO DONATE A DIFFERENT AMOUNT?
Any amount INVESTed is greatly appreciated! You'll find a separate option for custom amounts both on paper or online.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF DONATIONS GO TO THE SCHOOL?
100% of donations go to Hunters Bend. This is HUGE - if we were to go the traditional route of candy, popcorn, gift wrap, magazines, etc., Hunters Bend would only receive a portion of the funds.
INVEST serves as our biggest fundraiser. While we do have passive fundraisers (Publix Partners, for example), we don't participate in any other active fundraisers outside of the Boosterthon Fun Run in the spring (our 2nd biggest campaign). This means LESS work on parents and INCREASED safety for our children since they don't have to do door-to-door sales. Win-Win!
IS MY DONATION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt for your records.
CAN MY DONATION BE MATCHED BY MY EMPLOYER?
Hunters Bend Elementary PTO is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This means there is a good chance your employer will match your donation. For more information, please visit our Company Match page.
WHAT HAS BEEN PURCHASED WITH PAST DONATIONS?
● Professional Development Conference for 6 teachers and administrators
● New Classroom Furniture: 700 chairs, 75 desks, 15 tables
● New Teacher's Lounge
● Landscaping Improvements
● Stage Curtain Refresh
● Book Bingo Program
● Recess Equipment
● New Field Trip Coolers, and so much more… it’s all 100% paid for by your generous donations!
I HAVE A QUESTION THAT ISN'T COVERED HERE.
Contact our INVEST Fundraising team at: fundraising@hbespto.org.
I'M READY TO INVEST! WHAT DO I DO?
Glad you asked - visit the button below to begin INVESTing along with many thanks from around the Bend! You may also visit our How to Invest page for information on investing offline (with a paper check) and as a guest.
