Band Fundraiser and Event Resource Hub
One place for all your band fundraiser and event needs
From jazz ensembles to marching bands, we’ve got everything you need to hit the right note when it comes to managing your group. Organize events, streamline communication, and make your next band fundraiser a standing ovation-worthy success.
Cheddar Up for Bands
Cheddar Up makes managing band activities and fundraisers a breeze. Easily create a collection page for everything from band dues to uniform fees to your next band fundraiser. Share the link, start collecting in minutes, and let Cheddar Up handle the tracking — no spreadsheets or extra work required!
Elevating the Arts: Meet Ushma
Head of the Parent Guild & Fundraising Coordinator, Infinity Ballet Theater
When Ushma joined the board, she introduced Cheddar Up to simplify their processes. Having used it before, she knew it could consolidate payments and reporting into one user-friendly tool.
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get your band started on Cheddar Up!
1. Sign up
To register, create a free account on Cheddar Up.
2. Create a collection
Create online collection pages for a band fundraiser, classes, and performances (anything!).
3. Share with your group
Share your collection with your community—via email, text, or any communication channel.
4. Manage funds
Track payments on the platform with easy reporting and withdraw funds directly to your band’s bank account
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get your band started on Cheddar Up!
Custom Forms, Sign Ups, and Waivers too!
We know that managing band activities involves more than just collecting payments. Whether you’re organizing a band fundraiser, gathering registrations for competitions, or coordinating volunteer sign-ups for the next performance, Cheddar Up has you covered. Create custom forms to collect the information you need—like t-shirt sizes, equipment checklists, or signatures—all in one seamless process.
Booster registration
Collect information with or without payment.
Sponsor registrations
Capture sponsorship information with their donations.
Volunteer sign ups
Beautiful signups
without the clutter.
Waivers
You’re covered with online waivers and easy exports.
Uniform orders
E-commerce tools to help you sell more.
Band Fundraiser Resources
Fundraising is essential for keeping bands in tune and on track. Whether you’re raising money for new instruments, funding travel to competitions, or supporting your next band fundraiser, Cheddar Up makes it simple. Easily create custom fundraising pages, collect donations, and track every contribution—everything you need, all in one place.
Band Fundraisers
5 Sharp Marching Band Fundraising Ideas
Five marching band fundraising ideas seen on Cheddar Up, a free fundraising software that collects, sorts and tracks…
Spirit wear fundraiser + FREE template
Get our top tips on running a successful spirit wear fundraiser and a FREE template to set up your own fundraiser.
Booster Club Fundraiser Toolkit
Booster clubs power the experiences that make school and extracurricular programs memorable.
Level Up Your Fundraising with Sponsorship Form Templates
Sponsorships are crucial for any event. Explore sponsorship form templates and key how to’s when it comes…
Fundraising Tips: How to increase charity donations
Looking to learn how to increase donations to your charity? We give you five practical (and easy!) ways to help you start…
Band Fundraiser Templates
Downloads
When it comes to music and fine arts fundraisers, Cheddar Up has the best seat in the concert hall. What can earn your group the most money? We ranked the Top 10 in order from highest-grossing average earnings from actual collections on our platform:
Band Registrations & Class Sign Ups
From marching band auditions and sectional rehearsals to showcase performances, bands thrive on well-organized events. Cheddar Up simplifies registrations and event sign-ups so you can focus on the music. Create custom forms, collect fees, and gather participant details in one seamless process—whether it’s for your next concert or a band fundraiser.
Registration Resources
The Easiest Camp Registration Software for FREE!
From art workshops and music lessons to theater auditions and dance camps, Fine Arts groups thrive on participation…
How to collect membership dues and fees online
Whether it’s for your booster club, marching band, or ensemble club…there are so many reasons to rethink how you collect membership dues and fees.
Booster Club Membership Form
A booster club membership represents a formal connection between community members and the programs they support. Whether it’s parents, alumni, or local sponsors…
Color Guard Uniforms and More
Coordinating a color guard season means managing a lot of moving parts, including music, choreography, travel plans, and of course, uniforms.
Registration Templates
Band Uniforms & Apparel
Outfit your band with ease using Cheddar Up. Whether you’re coordinating uniforms, ordering merchandise, or managing gear for performances, our platform makes it simple. Create custom pages with sizing options, variations, and payment methods—all while streamlining the process for your next band fundraiser.
Uniform & Apparel Resources
Create an Online Spiritwear Store in 4 Easy Steps
Create an online spiritwear store in 4 simple steps with an example to get you started! Custom receipts…
Boost Your Team Spirit: Top Spirit Wear Ideas
Spirit wear stores are a great way to show support and raise funds. We’ve got the top spirit wear ideas for schools…
Uniform & Apparel Templates
Band Performances & Ticket Sales
Selling tickets for band performances, competitions, or showcase events has never been easier. With Cheddar Up, you can set up custom event pages, track ticket sales, and manage attendees with ease. Whether it’s a concert or a band fundraiser, provide your audience with a smooth purchasing experience to boost attendance and support for your band.
Performance Resources
Create event tickets with Cheddar Up
Cheddar Up’s game-changing ticketing feature is designed to give you full control over how you create event tickets…
How to Boost Your Show with Dance Recital Program Ads
Raise funds to support your dancers with dance recital program ads. A fun way for businesses and relatives to show…
Performance Templates
Volunteer Management
Band events run smoothly with the help of dedicated volunteers, and Cheddar Up makes managing them effortless. Whether you need chaperones for a competition, helpers for equipment setup, or volunteers for your band fundraiser, our platform lets you create sign-up forms, schedule shifts, and keep everyone in the loop—all in one place.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Sign Up Form + examples
When planning an event, ensuring volunteers are on the same page can make the difference. The key to success…
Potluck sign up sheet template + planning tips
Here’s how you can plan the ultimate potluck, using a potluck sign up sheet template to make it the…
Volunteer Templates
Band Travel & Tour Fees
Planning a trip for your band’s next competition or performance? Cheddar Up makes it easy to manage travel logistics. Collect travel fees, share detailed trip itineraries, and gather necessary forms—all in one place. Plus, you can streamline payments for your band fundraiser to help cover travel costs and keep the journey on track.
Travel & Tour Resources
Group travel planning made easy with Cheddar Up
Here’s your ultimate guide to group travel planning, focusing on key aspects to ensure a smooth journey.
Travel & Tour Templates
Group Gifts & Celebrations
Celebrate your band’s successes and milestones with ease using Cheddar Up. Whether you’re organizing a holiday party, coordinating a potluck, planning a banquet, or collecting for a director gift, our platform simplifies the process. Collect contributions, manage RSVPs, and keep everything organized so your band can focus on making memories.
Group Gift Resources
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteers are the force behind countless initiatives. They give their time, energy, and heart…
Band Director Gifts for the Maestro of Marching
From practical tools of the trade to personalized tokens of gratitude…
Band Banquet Ideas that Rock
Looking for band banquet ideas to make planning your celebration a success? We’ve got everything you need to ensure…
Group Gift Templates
Reporting & Fund Management
Efficient fund management is essential for keeping your band on beat. With Cheddar Up, you can track payments, generate detailed financial reports, and easily withdraw funds—all while maintaining transparency and accuracy. Whether you’re managing dues, event fees, or proceeds from a band fundraiser, our platform ensures you stay organized and focused on your band’s success.
Reporting & Fund Resources
Cheddar Up Reporting Features
From account-wide custom reports to payer response reports, take a look at all the reporting Cheddar Up has to offer…
How to create a fundraising report card [+ free template]
Use Cheddar Up to create an easy-to-understand fundraising report card. Ideal for groups tracking profits, losses…
Reporting Templates
More band fundraiser resources
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Knowledge Center
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Template Library
See how others are using Cheddar Up with our collection templates made specifically for bands.
Video Library
Watch these brief videos to discover the basics about Cheddar Up features.
Feature tutorials
Get step-by-step instructions on how to use each feature.
Testimonials
“Cheddar Up has been a game changer! It streamlined the payment process for families and has reduced unpaid fees by thousands of dollars.”
Nikki Weiss
Boswell Band Boosters
“The platform is so flexible. I can use it to collect for an event, a donation and even to set up an online store.”
Christina Hidek
Greenview Upper Elementary PTA
“I needed to collect the students’ contact info, t-shirt size, and a signed waiver. Parents provided all of this on the spot along with payment.”
Gloria Halfacre
Venice High School PTSA
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