[header] How to set up a school fundraiser [title] Start planning early. [step] Get a head start on the fundraiser by planning several months early for the event. If you are planning a fundraiser in the winter, start planning for it in the fall. 
If you know the big annual fundraiser is set to happen on a specific date, start planning six months to a year in advance. This will ensure you are on top of the event and have plenty of time to figure out the logistics of the event.