The video above is one we give to schools to show parents the first time they work with EOP. It explains to parents and anyone unfamiliar with EOP, how it all works in under three minutes. Check it out!
School Wide Fundraisers:
Note: This model usually benefits the school, PTA, or a charitable cause.
* Are you TIRED of fundraising?
* Is it a ton of work?
* Do you dread asking people to buy overpriced items from you?
We have been through these fundraisers and realized there must be a better way. Could we create a fundraiser that is not only more profitable, but fun? Could we create a fundraiser that people actually look forward to doing? We think we have found the answer....and others do too!
We work hard to solve the following problems:
* Kids get into trouble when they are bored.
* Technology has caused less physical activity, social, and personal interactions.
* Students who do not excel in sports or the arts often feel they have nothing to contribute to their school.
* Most fundraisers are high work output for staff and volunteers.
* Many fundraisers become stagnant and do not experience annual growth.
How do we address all of this? We take your fundraising to a new level by doing 8 major things for you:
1) EMPHASIS ON IMPORTANCE OF PLAY:
Note: This model usually benefits the school, PTA, or a charitable cause.
* Are you TIRED of fundraising?
* Is it a ton of work?
* Do you dread asking people to buy overpriced items from you?
We have been through these fundraisers and realized there must be a better way. Could we create a fundraiser that is not only more profitable, but fun? Could we create a fundraiser that people actually look forward to doing? We think we have found the answer....and others do too!
We work hard to solve the following problems:
* Kids get into trouble when they are bored.
* Technology has caused less physical activity, social, and personal interactions.
* Students who do not excel in sports or the arts often feel they have nothing to contribute to their school.
* Most fundraisers are high work output for staff and volunteers.
* Many fundraisers become stagnant and do not experience annual growth.
How do we address all of this? We take your fundraising to a new level by doing 8 major things for you:
1) EMPHASIS ON IMPORTANCE OF PLAY:
We find that when given the opportunity in the right circumstances, kids of all ages still enjoy being kids! Whether it be a laser light glow party with professional effects, glow in the dark dodgeball or basketball, dumping slime on a best friend's or favorite teacher's head, or getting into the middle of a soaking water battle, kids respond well to the chance to play......and it is an important element of a healthy lifestyle that teaches people to work hard and play hard. EOP brings all of these fun activities to your students.
2) EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
A beautiful laser light show might be the best example of how science and art are used together. There are many STEM education experiences that we will share with your students and even include a hands-on demonstration
1) How a Laser Works?
2) Why Do The Lasers Need Haze or Fog To Look Great?
3) Why Do I Glow In the Dark With UV Lights?
Not only is this a great lesson about how science and the arts are used in real life, this component will likely create excitement and anticipation for your actual fundraising event ---- thus increasing your attendance and your bottom line!
Business Education:
And that is NOT ALL! We have a presentation to share start about the benefits and the challenges to running a small business.
3) SUPERIOR & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS:
We take the quality and value of your fundraiser event to a professional level. This goes for the event itself and some of the incentives. While this might sound costly at first, it actually creates an opportunity for HIGHER profits because:
* A superior experience encourages more participation over time. Word spreads that the event is "legit." Students AND staff want to attend each year!
* This will be an EPIC and unique event at your school that most other schools do not have. It sets your school apart. Students will eventually want to be involved and thus create even more buy in from your student population.
* Students report our incentives add even more fun to the overall EOP Experience. Foam parties, water wars, and Slime Time are possible! Check out some of these incentives HERE
4) OUR GUIDANCE & EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD:
Our 18 years experience in planning these events in schools helps us guide you. You never feel like you have to reinvent the wheel. We share what has and has not worked at other schools . You can then make INFORMED decisions that are best for your school. We basically provide an event planner to help you plan your fundraiser from start to finish with the goal being to help you build a new and long standing tradition at your school.
5) WE WILL WORK ON A PERCENTAGE:
Most professional entertainment companies charge a fixed rate for services. This can be risky for a school because what if your event does not raise enough funds to cover costs? You certainly cannot afford to risk losing money. While a fixed rate is an option with EOP, we offer schools the opportunity to work on a sliding scale percentage. This means the more money your students raise, the higher your percentage climbs! A middle school in Goldsboro, NC raised nearly $11,000 profit with EOP, a 105% increase from the $5,000 the school normally makes selling products.
Our goal is that your bottom line is higher with EOP than without us! Sure you can do an event by yourself and spend less, however, it is the professional and high quality experience that brings in higher pledges and keeps people coming back. Working with us is an INVESTMENT in your fundraiser. It gets easier each year as you learn what works for your school and people at your school become familiar with the concept. And unlike most investments, you do not have to pay anything upfront! It is financially RISK FREE to try us!
So WHY do we offer this option? How does this benefit EOP? To put it simply, we believe in our process. We use the "Dance Marathon" fundraising model. Dance Marathons are held throughout the country at universities, high schools, and middle schools. While we do not necessarily suggest you brand your event as a "Dance Marathon, the concept is the same. Money is raised via an epic event as opposed to selling products. The data clearly shows that over time, this model works and everyone wins.
For more information on rates in the Education/Fundraising Division, please click HERE
6) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
We have devised a curriculum for student leaders to help manage this event at your school. Is there any better hands on learning when your students help plan an actual fundraising event with the proper adult oversight? Our experience provides unique student leadership opportunities, such as:
* Budget Management
* Event Logistics
* Marketing & Advertising (Signs, Commercials, Social Media)
* Activities & Entertainment Development
* Interview Training With Business Owners To Obtain Sponsorship
* Event Theme Items & Decorations,
Emerald Owl Productions will help you get these educational lessons started at your school. We find that giving students leadership opportunities increases their ownership in the event, which in turn, increases overall participation and your bottom line over time.
7) DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS:
When the event is over, we encourage students and staff to complete a brief computer survey about their experience. This feedback helps us build future events at your school, using data that comes straight from the participants!
A beautiful laser light show might be the best example of how science and art are used together. There are many STEM education experiences that we will share with your students and even include a hands-on demonstration
1) How a Laser Works?
2) Why Do The Lasers Need Haze or Fog To Look Great?
3) Why Do I Glow In the Dark With UV Lights?
Not only is this a great lesson about how science and the arts are used in real life, this component will likely create excitement and anticipation for your actual fundraising event ---- thus increasing your attendance and your bottom line!
Business Education:
And that is NOT ALL! We have a presentation to share start about the benefits and the challenges to running a small business.
3) SUPERIOR & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS:
We take the quality and value of your fundraiser event to a professional level. This goes for the event itself and some of the incentives. While this might sound costly at first, it actually creates an opportunity for HIGHER profits because:
* A superior experience encourages more participation over time. Word spreads that the event is "legit." Students AND staff want to attend each year!
* This will be an EPIC and unique event at your school that most other schools do not have. It sets your school apart. Students will eventually want to be involved and thus create even more buy in from your student population.
* Students report our incentives add even more fun to the overall EOP Experience. Foam parties, water wars, and Slime Time are possible! Check out some of these incentives HERE
4) OUR GUIDANCE & EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD:
Our 18 years experience in planning these events in schools helps us guide you. You never feel like you have to reinvent the wheel. We share what has and has not worked at other schools . You can then make INFORMED decisions that are best for your school. We basically provide an event planner to help you plan your fundraiser from start to finish with the goal being to help you build a new and long standing tradition at your school.
5) WE WILL WORK ON A PERCENTAGE:
Most professional entertainment companies charge a fixed rate for services. This can be risky for a school because what if your event does not raise enough funds to cover costs? You certainly cannot afford to risk losing money. While a fixed rate is an option with EOP, we offer schools the opportunity to work on a sliding scale percentage. This means the more money your students raise, the higher your percentage climbs! A middle school in Goldsboro, NC raised nearly $11,000 profit with EOP, a 105% increase from the $5,000 the school normally makes selling products.
Our goal is that your bottom line is higher with EOP than without us! Sure you can do an event by yourself and spend less, however, it is the professional and high quality experience that brings in higher pledges and keeps people coming back. Working with us is an INVESTMENT in your fundraiser. It gets easier each year as you learn what works for your school and people at your school become familiar with the concept. And unlike most investments, you do not have to pay anything upfront! It is financially RISK FREE to try us!
So WHY do we offer this option? How does this benefit EOP? To put it simply, we believe in our process. We use the "Dance Marathon" fundraising model. Dance Marathons are held throughout the country at universities, high schools, and middle schools. While we do not necessarily suggest you brand your event as a "Dance Marathon, the concept is the same. Money is raised via an epic event as opposed to selling products. The data clearly shows that over time, this model works and everyone wins.
For more information on rates in the Education/Fundraising Division, please click HERE
6) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
We have devised a curriculum for student leaders to help manage this event at your school. Is there any better hands on learning when your students help plan an actual fundraising event with the proper adult oversight? Our experience provides unique student leadership opportunities, such as:
* Budget Management
* Event Logistics
* Marketing & Advertising (Signs, Commercials, Social Media)
* Activities & Entertainment Development
* Interview Training With Business Owners To Obtain Sponsorship
* Event Theme Items & Decorations,
Emerald Owl Productions will help you get these educational lessons started at your school. We find that giving students leadership opportunities increases their ownership in the event, which in turn, increases overall participation and your bottom line over time.
7) DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS:
When the event is over, we encourage students and staff to complete a brief computer survey about their experience. This feedback helps us build future events at your school, using data that comes straight from the participants!
8) WE UNDERSTAND IT'S A PROCESS:
It is important to have realistic expectations in the first year. We often say that the goal for the first year is to create enough excitement for your students with no issues for administration so there can be a second year. Most great events have humble beginnings and start to experience growth after the first year. This makes sense. There may be skepticism in the first year. Students, staff, and parents are not used to a professional quality experience at their school. Once people realize the quality of an EOP Experience, it gets easier each year.
This is why we are looking for partners.....together, we build an event that will become an annual tradition at your school, leaving memories with your students and staff for years to come.....and we have the data to prove it works!
Check out some of that data HERE:
It is important to have realistic expectations in the first year. We often say that the goal for the first year is to create enough excitement for your students with no issues for administration so there can be a second year. Most great events have humble beginnings and start to experience growth after the first year. This makes sense. There may be skepticism in the first year. Students, staff, and parents are not used to a professional quality experience at their school. Once people realize the quality of an EOP Experience, it gets easier each year.
This is why we are looking for partners.....together, we build an event that will become an annual tradition at your school, leaving memories with your students and staff for years to come.....and we have the data to prove it works!
Check out some of that data HERE: