Ben Curtiss, a teacher at Cactus Shadows High School, shares how SeedMoney helped CG-EATS—his school’s farm program—dramatically boost its fundraising efforts using an easy-to-use platform.
From $1,000 to $6,075: A 507% Fundraising Increase
In just one year, CG-EATS increased its annual farm fundraiser results by over 500%, going from $1,000 in 2023 to $6,075 in 2024—a dramatic improvement that made a real difference in what they could offer students.
“SeedMoney is a great organization that really helps us access our community and have one fundraiser per year for our school farm.” — Ben Curtiss
The Challenge
Like many school-based projects, CG-EATS faced a common obstacle in its early days: limited funding. In their first year (2023), they raised $1,000—a solid start, but not enough to meet their full needs.
As a busy teacher, Ben needed a fundraising solution that was both effective and easy to manage, allowing him to focus on teaching and running the farm.
The Solution: A Platform That Works
CG-EATS turned to SeedMoney, a nonprofit platform designed specifically for public food garden projects. SeedMoney enabled them to run a single, streamlined annual campaign with minimal time investment.
“As a teacher, it’s easy to use, takes maybe an hour to set up, and helps us build support for our school farm.”
The user-friendly design helped Ben set up the fundraiser quickly and confidently, while SeedMoney’s platform facilitated access to the broader community.
The Results
The impact was clear and immediate.
“In 2023 as a new school farm, we raised $1,000, and this year we raised $6,075.”
That’s a +507% increase in funds raised year-over-year—support that allowed CG-EATS to expand its activities, improve student learning opportunities, and plan for growth.
SeedMoney proved to be an ideal partner, helping CG-EATS succeed with minimal effort and maximum impact.
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