The simple-to-run fundraising solution
that parents & educators love. Students’ books become family keepsakes.
Poetry and art products make perfect year-round gifts for relatives and friends.
Support literacy, creativity,
and classroom needs, all at the same time.
Students use Storybird to write original, art-inspired books and poetry.
SET THE DATES
Teachers turn on the fundraiser option and set the dates that it will run.
SEND TO PARENTS
Parents log in to Storybird to read and purchase their child's creations.
ADD IT UP
Schools receive 30% of sales. Orders arrive in the classroom in 4-6 weeks.
How much can I earn?
SIZE/FREQUENCY
PARTICIPANTS
AVG. PURCHASE
TOTAL RAISED
EFFORT
1 class, 2/yr
15 families
$20/ea
$180
10 min
1 grade, 2/yr
50 families
$20/ea
$600
20 min
1 school, 1/yr
250 families
$20/ea
$1500
1 hour
STORYBIRD FUNDRAISERS ALLOW YOU TO:
Assign a school administrator or classroom parent to collect funds.
Receive bank funds by wire, PayPal, or Amazon Gift Cards.
Give Schools 100% of their funds: no holdbacks or gimmicks.
Product gallery
Hardcover Books
Beautiful hardcover books transform students into published authors.
Parents will treasure their child's stories for years to come. From $32.99.
Softcover Books
Durable softcover books are an affordable, one-of-a-kind gift for grandparents,
friends, and relatives. Keep one and share another! From $12.99, PDF eBook from $2.99.
Stationery
Students can create personalized stationery or gorgeous
custom greeting cards for any occasion. (Sets of 10) Sets of 10 $18.99, or, printable PDF $1.99.
Journals & Art Products
Design journals, notecards, art prints, or iPhone cases with artwork
from our library of 10,000 original illustrations. From $18.99.
Art Prints
Student poetry is frame-worthy when paired with stunning imagery.
11x14 posters are printed on archival paper. From $24.99, or, digital download $2.99.
Why use Storybird?
“The difference between a Storybird fundraiser and the more traditional means
of raising money (selling chocolate bars, magazine subscriptions, etc.) is that
the product being sold through Storybird is personal and meaningful. It is not
only a good value for parents, but it also provides a closer connection between
the students and what the fundraiser is supporting.”
Getting started
I already use storybird
Login to Storybird Studio
Create a Fundraiser
Set your dates
Designate a fund manager
Done! Have fun!
PS. Spread the word and share this page with your school, PLN, etc.
The administrative set-up for fundraisers takes just a few minutes,
once your students have created books and poems using Storybird.
A fundraiser can run from 2-4 weeks: choose the duration that feels
appropriate for your school’s typical levels of family involvement.
Note that it will take an additional 4-6 weeks AFTER the fundraiser’s
end date for physical orders to arrive.
(Digital downloads are emailed instantly.)
Does money have to be collected by teachers?
All sales are made online, so educators do not handle any money.
Funds raised can be dispersed directly to the educator, or designated
for receipt by a Funds Manager (like a school administrator or PTA treasurer)
via Amazon giftcard or PayPal.
What kinds of items are for sale via Storybird Fundraisers?
Heirloom-quality hardcover or softcover picture books are the most popular items:
the text is written by your child/student and accompanied by beautiful professional
illustrations. Art items like notecards and frame-ready prints, based on student
poetry creations, are also popular. And beautifully-illustrated writing journals,
iPhone cases, and art products make perfect gifts.
How much do the items cost?
Book prices start at $14.99; stationery, art products, and prints at $16.99 USD.
Affordable PDF download options (PDFs can be printed at home or shared digitally)
are also available for most items, ranging from $1.99 to $3.99.
If schools receive 30% of the funds raised, where does the rest of the money go?
Most of the order price goes toward custom product creation (printing) and shipping costs.
A percentage is also paid as a royalty to support the independent illustrator(s) whose
professional artwork enhances student creations. A minor percentage goes to Storybird to
cover the operational costs of our offerings to schools.
How do I communicate with students’ families about Fundraisers?
Storybird provides easy templates for every step of the process. You can download PDF
flyers for printing or copy and paste text for emails—use whichever is your school’s
preferred communication method.
