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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People may appreciate being asked for money for particular things throughout the year rather than for one lump sum at the beginning.  Also, have people bring food or pay for food for specific parties.  We have much higher contribution rates than you, which could be due to a number of different factors, but we do both of the things I mentioned so perhaps that helps.[/quote]
Most people if they can will chip in for specific things. Many people see the hazard in having a 'room fund' which collects $100 per child x 20-25 kids and is managed by a 'room parent' with little accountability and practically no oversight.  People don't really know what that money is spent for or why. [/quote]

It depends on the group of parents.  Sometimes they prefer to give money and sometimes things.  I always ask for things and its hit or miss.  I think there should be accountability as we had a room mom where I know she didn't spend the money (as I donated a lot of stuff so where did the money go). When I've done it, I've gotten great responses for sign up genius where I just had to do activities/games and other times very little and I funded basically the entire party.

The issue isn't pizza vs. snacks here.  The issue is OP didn't budget well.  She's probably financially comfortable and didn't think about working in the money she has and overspent and now is in a bind as she doesn't have enough for the rest of the year.  If she needed help, many of us could have easily done a great party for under $100.  [/quote]

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