Additionally, volunteer hours and prize donations were factored into the analysis:

• Last Year (Boosterthon): PTA volunteers contributed an estimated total of hours (7 committee members with approximately 20 hours each), valued at $3,500 (at $25/hour), plus an additional $2,000 in PTA-funded raffle prizes.

• This Year (Apex): Significantly reduced volunteer effort, with no additional PTA funding or action required for prizes.

Volunteer Workload

• Boosterthon required extensive volunteer work, including tracking student goals, managing

raffles, and securing prizes.

• Apex significantly reduced volunteer burnout by handling tracking, goal updates, prize

distribution, and student engagement.

Student & Teacher Experience

• Class Competitions: Apex introduced friendly competitions between classes to encourage

participation and teamwork. Winning classes received special incentives, fostering a fun and

engaging atmosphere.

• Boosterthon: No structured engagement beyond providing a fundraising website.

• Apex: Daily leadership lessons, more inclusive rewards, and incentives for both students and

teachers.

Some Examples of Apex’s Daily Leadership Lessons:

• Doing the right thing even when no one is looking.

• Being kind.

• Setting and achieving personal goals.

Teacher Incentives with Apex:

• Each teacher receives 10% of what their classroom raises.

• Teachers earn prizes for encouraging participation.

Community & School Spirit

• Boosterthon: Fundraiser with minimal student interaction beyond raising money.

• Apex: A high-energy, school-wide experience featuring a pep rally, daily leadership lessons,

interactive activities, and a grand finale where the principal got slimed and the Apex team got

pied as a reward for meeting our fundraising goal.

• Apex staff also engaged with students daily by playing with them at recess and providing fun,

non-material rewards like pajama day, extra recess, and bubble dancing.

Final Takeaway

Apex not only raised significantly more money, but it also:

✅ Required less volunteer work.

✅ Engaged students in meaningful ways.

✅ Provided guaranteed rewards for students.

✅ Offered strong incentives for teachers.

✅ Strengthened school spirit and community involvement.

By switching to Apex, our PTA was able to increase funds raised, reduce the burden on volunteers,

and create a more exciting and educational experience for students and teachers alike.

Recommendation

Based on the financial impact, ease of execution, and overall school engagement, we strongly

recommend continuing with Apex for future Jog-a-Thon fundraising events.