Fundraising
December 2nd was Giving Tuesday, a globally recognized day centered on the power of giving and the positive impact of nonprofits. It was launched in 2012 as a social media focused movement to counter the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Besides monetary donations, Giving Tuesday also encourages acts of kindness, volunteerism, and community […]
The 2025 Fall Fun Run 5K Trail Run and Family Run was a huge success! About 100 participants took to the fields to run for two great causes this past Saturday. The event brought in over $7700 (before expenses). Proceeds after costs will be shared between the Bloomington Montessori Early Childhood Scholarship Fund and our […]
Why does BMS fundraise when it also charges tuition? Great question! Because we strive to live by our school values, and we try not to fulfill one at the cost of another. BMS values include: Our work toward equity includes making a Montessori education accessible to as many children as possible. This includes making tuition […]
The BMS Fall Fun Run has been a great activity for BMS families in recent years, usually happening around our annual Fall Festival. Historically, the funds raised through the event went to our AED costs. However, we no longer have recurring costs for our AED, so this year was an opportunity to rethink the role […]