The North Paulding High School Band and Marching Band operate financially on a combination of both fundraising and band dues. For the 2023 Marching Band Season, our budget for the year is $199,400; band dues only cover $82,000, or 41%, of this overall budget.
The actual cost of the band is close to $1,900 per student. Instead of charging $1,900 per student, the band relies HEAVILY on ALL families participating in fundraisers.
The Executive Board and the Directors have spoken with many of the families regarding fundraising options and have found that most families DO NOT want to sell more candy bars, sheets, flowers, and other items.
In 2022, we decided to implement our Sponsorship Drive and we are doing it again this year after seeing its success. But we need EVERY FAMILY to help. We have set our budget for $10,000 in sponsorships for this season. This goal is not just a wish. This is directly tied to our marching band props budget for the 2023 season.
We are asking each student to get $100 in sponsorships.
How it works: The first $50 in sponsorships you raise goes to the band’s general fund and qualifies your student to attend Rock-a-Thon. After the first $50 raised, we split any additional money raised 50/50 between the band’s general fund and your student’s band account.
We have many sponsorship opportunities ranging from $50 to $1,000. We also have the option for Family and Friends to donate. 50% of ALL sponsorships and donations (after the initial $50 Rock-a-thon fundraising minimum) are credited back to the student account.
If you know a business owner that is looking to reach the families of Paulding County this is a great opportunity.
If you are a business owner yourself, you can help support the band with a sponsorship level and pay a portion or even all of your student’s band dues by sponsoring.
The benefits vary by sponsorship level, but ALL sponsors will be listed in both the 8.5″ x 5.5″ Sponsor Directory (distributed in October to all 100+ band families and all North Paulding High School Administration) and the NEW Friday Night Lights Program (sold at every home game this season).
So, what businesses would benefit from sponsoring the band? All businesses would benefit! Here is just a small idea of what kinds of businesses you can ask to sponsor the band:
Accountants, air conditioning service, antiques, architecture, art teachers, artists, assisted living facilities, attorneys, automotive shops, bakeries, banks, bankers, beauty salons, carpet, carpet cleaners, churches, coffee shops, computer stores, contractors, doctors, dentists, electricians, financial advisors, florists, groomers, health clubs, house cleaners, insurance agents, jewelry stores, lawn care, loan officers, mortgage brokers, music stores, nail salons, pet stores, pharmacies, plumbers, real estate agents, retail stores, tanning salons, tire stores, tree companies, veterinarians, weight loss clinics. The list can go on and on.
We thank you in advance for your help with this very important fundraiser! The necessary documents can be found below and are also on the North Paulding Band website’s Fundraisers page.
Sponsorship Packet & Rock-a-Thon FAQ
Sponsorship Donation Form
Online Sponsorship Donation Form & Payment
If you would like to take a look at the band’s current year’s financial budget you may look on the North Paulding Band website (About Us > Band Boosters) or click here. The password is silence2017.