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About Student Fundraising Credits

NMBA offers Student Fundraising Credits to support Nutley music students in offsetting expenses related to their participation in the music programs at John H. Walker Middle School (JHWMS) and Nutley High School (NHS). These credits are managed by the Music Boosters Treasurer and are only available to students who participate in designated fundraising activities. Students who take part are tracked in the Student Fundraising Credits spreadsheet.

Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to participate in various fundraising activities. Some of the most common include the sale of ShopRite and Stop & Shop gift cards, RaiseRight gift cards, Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Bars, seasonal plant sales, and Thanksgiving pies, among others. A designated portion of each sale is applied directly to the student’s fundraising credit balance.

The money a student fundraises can only be used toward music-related expenses, including but not limited to:

Registration and audition fees for All-Area, Region, and State Band, Choir, and Orchestra
Participation fees for Marching Band, Indoor Percussion, Color/Winter Guard, or other music programs that require uniforms or camp fees
Music-related trips and performances
Purchase of music program apparel
Tickets to music events such as Café Night and the Annual Music Awards Dinner

If a student has a sibling currently attending JHWMS or NHS, any unused Student Fundraising Credits may be transferred to that sibling upon graduation. This transfer must be requested in writing by a parent or guardian. If credits remain unused and are not transferred, they will be split equally upon the student’s graduation: 50% will go to NMBA’s Student-in-Need Fund, and the remaining 50% will be added to the general fund for future capital improvements or purchases.

For any questions or additional information regarding Student Fundraising Credits, please contact Teresa Bonilla, Treasurer, at trealpebonilla2018@gmail.com.

Summer / Fall 2025 Fundraising

For Fundraising Chairperson contact information, please consult the notice in the BAND App or Download Fundraising Flyer
For your student’s current fundraising balance, please contact NMBA Treasurer, Teresa Bonilla at trealpebonilla2018@gmail.com.

Summer and Fall 2025 Fundraising Flyer

Football Mania

July 1 thru September 2

Fundraising Credit: $14 per card sold
Game Cards cost $20 each
Chairperson: Fabian Castillo

We are excited to bring this fundraiser back for the 2025 season! To play the game, participants simply add up the points scored by their 3 randomly selected teams. Every week of the pro football season, the 15 highest scoring game cards and the 3 lowest scoring game cards all win prizes. Prizes awarded each week range from $25 to $500!

- Video Overview

You must contact Fabian Castillo to receive your physical game cards to sell. All sold stubs and unsold game cards must be returned no later than September 2

Fall Mums and Garden Decor

Mid-August thru September 6

OUR MOST POPULAR FUNDRAISER!
Delivery: 3rd Week of September (TBA)
Chairpersons: Sal Scarpelli and Maria Alameda

8” potted mums in six colors, including a multi-color option. Specialty items including hanging baskets, garden metal décor and door mats.

Can Shakes

Fundraising Credit: Total $ Split Amongst Participants
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Chairperson: Christina Loeser

- Sunday, September 14 - Shop-Rite
- Saturday, December 20 - Shop-Rite

Signups open approximately 2 weeks in advance via the BAND App.

Cloud9: Bed Sheets and Pillows

September 29 thru October 10

Fundraising Credit: 50% of total sales

Features 4-piece high-quality Microfiber Bed Sheet set available in 20 vibrant colors. In addition, cooling & bamboo pillows and plush throw blankets will also be offered.

Kringle Candle

October 28 - November 11

DIRECTLY FROM THE FAMILY OF YANKEE CANDLE

Kringle Candles are made 50the same family that created the Yankee Candle Fundraiser and offers the same high quality fragrant candles made from soy wax with 2 wick and 3 wick versions.

Both Cloud9 and Kringle Candle will be strictly online!
Family & friends can order off of your student’s individual page and have the items shipped directly to them.

Delicious Orchards Thanksgiving Pies

Delivery: Week of Thanksgiving
Chairperson: TBD

We will be offering a delectable selection of freshly baked pies from Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck, NJ. Available in mouthwatering flavors such as classic apple, luscious cherry, rich pumpkin, and indulgent pecan.

Wreaths, Poinsettias and Decor

Delivery: First Week of December
Chairperson: Sal Scarpelli and Maria Alameda

5th annual fundraiser featuring poinsettias in 6” pots in pink, white and traditional red, 24” and 32” Balsam Fir wreaths, along with various specialty items!

Year-Round Fundraising

Individual Online Donation Page

Fundraising Credit: 100% of donations
Chairperson: Sal Scarpelli

Students can create their own personal fundraising pages to share through text, email, and social media, making it easy for those far from home to contribute. Unlike other platforms, 100% of the donations will go directly to towards their balance with no processing fees.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/NutleyMusic2025 and click “Sign Up to Fundraise” to create and personalize your student’s individual page and share with family and friends!

Grocery Store Gift Cards

Fundraising Credit: $5 for every $100
Chairperson: Joann Kielblock

Shop-Rite and Stop & Shop Gift Cards available in $50 & $100 denominations

Contact Joann Kielblock directly for orders paid via Venmo, Cash or Paper Check. Visit https://tinyurl.com/NMBACards to submit order via Credit Card or E-Check

Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Bars

ASK ABOUT CUSTOM FLAVOR BOXES
Fundraising Credit: $48 for every box sold
Chairperson: Larissa Raven

Delicious Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars are always a big seller. Chocolates are sold for $2 each.

RaiseRight

Fundraising Credit: 90% of the total rebate amount
Chairperson: Michelle Graziano

Raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight to pay for your everyday shopping and spending year-round. Groceries, dining out, home improvement, and everything in between. It’s the most convenient and effective way to fundraise because earning becomes part of your everyday life. Plus, gift cards are great for helping you to set and keep a weekly budget.

Buy gift cards at full value from 750+ brands. Pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards.
Earn up to 20% on every gift card you buy.
Use gift cards at full value for your everyday purchases.
Watch your fundraising account grow throughout the year

Visit www.raiseright.com or download the RasieRight app to create an account. Please see BAND App Notice or flyer for Enrollment Code

Auditorium Seat Nameplate

Total Donation Cost: $150 | Fundraising Credit: $100
Submit online by clicking here

Honor your NHS Music legacy or a special person or loved one with a personalized nameplate on a NHS Auditorium seat.

The Nutley High School "Sponsor a Seat" program allows individuals or businesses to support the performing arts by sponsoring a seat in the school's auditorium. In return for their sponsorship, donors receive a personalized plaque on a seat, recognizing their contribution. The funds raised through this program help maintain and enhance the auditorium, providing resources for the school's theater, music, and other performing arts programs.

The nameplate includes three lines of text, each allowing up to 35 characters per line. This customization gives sponsors the opportunity to include a name, dedication, or message of their choice.