How can our school set up an online read-a-thon?
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Choose the reading period and how activity will be recorded, then create a read-a-thon campaign on Raised. Prepare student pages and class teams where appropriate, set privacy controls and explain the sponsorship options shown on your campaign. Assign someone to check reading records and answer family questions.
How should the reading challenge work?
Choose a measure students and teachers can use consistently, such as minutes or completed books. Explain what counts, who records it and who confirms the final activity. Adapt participation to the children taking part rather than comparing unlike reading tasks.
Distinguish the learning goal from the fundraising goal. Students should be able to join the reading activity even if their family cannot ask for donations.
What should families receive?
Provide the participant link, dates, approved display-name guidance and a short explanation of where the money goes. Explain whether supporters give a fixed amount or use an activity-linked pledge where that option is available.
Do not promise automatic book verification or a particular charging schedule. Check the actual campaign options and use a separate reading log if your activity needs it.
How do you close the campaign?
Give teachers and families a final date for activity records. Resolve missing or disputed totals before presenting them as confirmed.
- Choose the read-a-thon format and fundraising purpose.
- Prepare teams and members before sending links.
- Check privacy and fee settings on the supporter page.
- Share the reading rules and campaign link with caregivers.
- Verify activity, review payments and thank supporters with a clear result.