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Ranked by overall score (1-10), the average of Impact, Effort (lower is better, flipped), Originality.

  1. Classroom Naming Auction

    7.7

    Auction temporary classroom naming rights to local businesses, with proceeds funding a specific school project.

    Impact 8/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • Match Sponsor Names

      7.3

      Ask local employers to match winning bids dollar-for-dollar, doubling funds without extending the auction.

      Impact 9/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Project Progress Plaques

      7.3

      Display a QR-linked budget tracker outside the named room so donors can see exactly what their bids financed.

      Impact 6/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • Student Pitch Showcase

      6.7

      Have pupils present the project in 60-second videos, giving bidders a direct connection to its beneficiaries.

      Impact 7/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
  2. Utility Bill Round-Up

    6.7

    Ask a local utility to let customers round monthly bills up, channeling small recurring gifts to the school.

    Impact 9/10Effort 9/10 (lower is better)Originality 9/10
    • Round-Up Match Month

      6.7

      Recruit a bank or utility to match one month of rounded-up gifts, creating a measurable enrollment push.

      Impact 9/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Payroll Deduction Pledge

      6.0

      Ask major local employers to deduct a fixed $2 monthly gift, reaching donors beyond utility customers.

      Impact 8/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Originality 5/10
    • Opt-In Bill Insert

      6.0

      Include a QR code on paper and digital statements so customers can enroll without changing billing systems.

      Impact 6/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 4/10
  3. Reverse Raffle Night

    6.3

    Sell numbered tickets, then auction the last ticket standing a donated prize to keep bidding lively.

    Impact 7/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Golden Ticket Sponsor Match

      7.7

      Ask a local bank to match raffle proceeds up to $2,500, announced when ticket sales open.

      Impact 9/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Last-Ticket Insurance

      7.3

      Offer a $10 side pool that pays a small prize to the first ticket eliminated, widening participation.

      Impact 6/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • Elimination Bell Crew

      6.7

      Student volunteers ring a bell and post each eliminated number live to keep the room engaged.

      Impact 5/10Effort 2/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
  4. Student Art Licensing

    6.0

    Print student artwork on greeting cards and sell digital licenses to nearby businesses for seasonal promotions.

    Impact 6/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
  5. Cafeteria Cookbook Presale

    5.0

    Collect family recipes and require preorders before printing to avoid leftover inventory costs.

    Impact 5/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 4/10

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