Rally Your Network with #supportSPS!

The #supportSPS initiative empowers passionate supporters like you to become champions for Springfield Public Schools. Through our easy-to-use online fundraising tools, you can create your own personalized campaign page and invite your network—clients, vendors, friends, and family—to invest in our incredible educators, students, and innovative programs.

Think of it as your own mini-fundraiser, powered by your enthusiasm and amplified by your community, all to benefit Springfield Public Schools!

Why Launch Your Own #supportSPS Campaign?

Creating a #supportSPS campaign is a rewarding way to make a tangible difference. Here are a few reasons supporters like you get involved:

  • Amplify Your Impact: Help the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools reach its goals and extend its support across the district.
  • Engage Your Employees: Create a meaningful way for your company’s employees or organization’s members to support their community. Add a friendly competition among departments or teams to increase donations. Take it step further and invite vendors and clients to participate in the good work you’re doing.
  • Celebrate Milestones: What better way to mark a birthday, retirement, graduation, or holiday than by giving back? Ask friends and family to donate to your campaign in lieu of gifts.
  • Honor an Educator or School: Dedicate your campaign to a specific teacher, school, or program that made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one.

Choose Your Impact: Where Your Funds Can Go

When you create your #supportSPS campaign, you decide where the generosity of your network will be directed. Options include:

  • Back to SPS Campaign (June – August): Help us fund essential Back-to-School Grants that go directly to teachers across the district, providing resources for their classrooms as they start the new school year. This program receives requests directly from our educators! Learn more about Back to SPS here.
  • The Foundation for SPS Mission: Provide general support to help us achieve our overarching goal of educational excellence for every student in Springfield Public Schools.
  • Specific Foundation Funds: Choose a particular area of focus managed by the Foundation that aligns with your passion.
  • Targeted Support for SPS: Designate your funds to a specific school, athletic program, academic club, or special project within Springfield Public Schools.
  • Special Events: Support focused fundraising drives, like our annual #GiveBACK Day (a 24-hour event typically supporting Back-to-School Grants).

Creating Your #supportSPS Campaign: It’s Easy!

  1. Set Up Your Campaign:
    • You’ll need the following to create your page;
      • Fundraising name (be sure to include your name or your business name to make it easy to find).
      • Goal amount you’d like to raise.
      • Timeframe for the fundraiser to end
      • Photos (horizontal rectangle format, 1200×620 pixels)
      • A message about why you support Springfield Public Schools!
    • Click here to start creating your fundraising page.
    • Once submitted, we’ll review it and email you a unique URL (web address) for your personal fundraising page.
  2. Spread the Word:
    • Share your unique campaign link via email, Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, text messages, or any way you connect with your network!
    • Let people know why you’re passionate about supporting SPS and how their contribution will make a difference.

What Happens to the Funds?

Once your campaign concludes, all proceeds will be channeled to your chosen Foundation fund, SPS program, school, or project. You’ll be able to see the impact of your collective effort!

Making it Easy for Your Supporters to Donate

Your friends, family, and colleagues will find it simple and secure to contribute to your #supportSPS campaign:

  • No Account Required: Donors don’t need to create an account to give.
  • Quick & Secure: Our website ensures a secure donation process that only takes a few minutes.
  • Flexible Giving: Donors can contribute any amount they’re comfortable with, starting as low as $5. Whether it’s $5, $20, or enough to fund an entire project, every bit helps!
  • 100% to Your Cause: 100% of their donation will go directly to the campaign you’ve chosen.
  • Tax-Deductible: Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools will mail or email a tax receipt to each donor.

Maximize Your Impact: Matching Gifts

Encourage your donors to check if their employer offers a matching gift program! Many companies will match their employees’ charitable contributions, effectively doubling or even tripling the power of their gift. If you or your donors need assistance with documentation or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re happy to help.

Share the Excitement!

Don’t forget to share updates on your campaign’s progress and thank your donors publicly (if appropriate) or privately. Your enthusiasm is contagious and encourages others to join in supporting our schools!

Create your fundraiser today! 

We’re here to help! Contact Jennifer at jlsickinger@spsmail.org or 417-523-0030 with any questions or to explore partnership ideas.