How much is your school leaving on the table?
Full-service companies keep 30–50% of everything your community raises.
See exactly what the independent model means for your school.
Your School
Number of Students
300 students
501,000
Average Raised Per Student
$200 / student
$25$500
Vendor Model — Their Cut
Company Retention Rate
35% kept by vendor
20% (low)55% (high)
Independent Model — Your Expenses
T-Shirts (600 total × $5)
$5/shirt = $3,000
Prizes & Incentives
$3,000
Decorations & Supplies
$300
Other Expenses
$500
Total Expenses
$6,800 (11%)
Gross Revenue (Both Models)
$60,000
300 students × $200 average
Net Retention Comparison
By Going Independent, Your School
+$14,200
more goes to your students & programs
Side-by-Side Summary
Gross Revenue
$60,000
$60,000
Costs / Fees
$21,000
$6,800
Net to School
$39,000
$53,200
Retention Rate
65%
89%
Vendor
Independent
Results are estimates for planning purposes. Actual results vary by school size, participation rates, and event structure. Vendor retention rates vary by company and contract.
Ready to keep more of what your school raises?
The RetainMore Independent Walk-A-Thon System gives your PTO everything you need to run it yourself.