"Inside the Playspace" Playground Blog

A very simple yet effective way to encourage corporate fundraising is to go to a local car dealership and have them sponsor an imaginative car to be put in your playspace.

With our customizing abilities, we can customize our graphics and panels to look similar to any vehicle or brand that the car dealership represents. We can even put their logos and their dealership name on the imaginative vehicle.

It is a great way to have the dealership get some exposure, while supporting a local playground.

Check out these photos!

Active Playground Equipment.

Kids on a sponsored imaginative truck by a local Honda dealership.

Volvo of London sponsored imaginative truck.

Playground Fundraising Tips

• Your school will be refunded a percentage of the GST paid on your new APE Play Structure. Your principal or school board can confirm the percentage amount refunded.

• Confirm and book dates for fund raising events well in advance with your principal.

• Certain times of the year are very busy for staff (e.g. report cards), try to plan large events around these times. This will encourage staff participation.

• Try to ensure that your event does not coincide with the same type of event that another local organization may be doing in the community.

• Send notices/fund raising events home on coloured paper so it will stand out.

• Use a thermometer to chart your success. It will motivate the students as they get closer to their goal.

• Posting a 3D rendering of your play structure will increase anticipation. Your APE representative can provide you with one.

• If you are in need of volunteers to run an event, you could ask local high school students. They require 40 hours of community service to graduate.

• Be sure to give frequent reports/updates to keep the school community informed.
You can also use the school newsletter.

• Establish goals on all fund raising events.

• Have time limits (10 – 14 days) on fund raising events that require selling items.

• Stay motivated and have fun.