For Students & Schools
Your Band Deserves Better Funding
EGBDF gives music programs the tools, training, and community they need to run fundraisers that actually work — so students can focus on what matters: making music.
How to Enroll Your Program
Getting started takes less than 10 minutes. Here's how it works.
Register Your School
Fill out our free enrollment form with your school name, director contact, and program details. No fees, no commitments.
Choose Your Fundraiser
Browse our library of proven fundraising campaigns — from online drives to community events — and pick what fits your program.
Launch & Promote
We provide ready-made templates, social posts, and email scripts. Your students share, donors give, and funds flow directly to your program.
Track & Celebrate
Monitor progress in real time, celebrate milestones with your students, and receive your funds within 5 business days of campaign close.
Fundraising Resources for Band Boosters
Everything your booster club needs — free, downloadable, and ready to use.
Campaign Planning Guide
A step-by-step workbook for planning your fundraiser from kickoff to close, including timelines and goal-setting worksheets.
Social Media Toolkit
Ready-to-post graphics, captions, and hashtag strategies for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to maximize your campaign reach.
Email Templates
Proven email sequences for launching your campaign, following up with donors, and sending thank-you messages that get results.
Goal-Setting Calculator
Enter your program's needs and student count — we'll calculate a realistic fundraising goal and suggest the best campaign type.
Sponsor Outreach Scripts
Word-for-word scripts for approaching local businesses, community organizations, and alumni for sponsorships and in-kind donations.
Booster Club Handbook
A comprehensive guide to running an effective booster club — bylaws templates, meeting agendas, treasurer tips, and more.
Band boosters in action
Who Can Enroll?
Any accredited K-12 school with an active music program — marching band, concert band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, or choir — is eligible to enroll with EGBDF at no cost. Public, private, and charter schools are all welcome.
- ♩Active music program with a faculty director
- ♩Accredited K-12 school in the United States
- ♩Booster club or parent organization (or willingness to form one)
- ♩Commitment to transparent fund use and student reporting
Ready to Enroll Your Program?
Join 120+ schools already using EGBDF to fund their music programs. It's free to get started.