Fundraising and donations keeps the Albuquerque High School Mighty Bulldog Band program strong! Every dollar goes directly toward band expenses not covered by Albuquerque Public School District or Albuquerque High School. Such as like music drills and sheets, instrument repair, support staff such as Marching Auxiliary teacher, an any teacher that is needed for one on one individual teaching, transportation, printing needs for the band, competition entrance fees, and finical aid for band students who are unable to pay fees.
Our program, the Albuquerque High School Band Boosters, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, your donation to our program may qualify for an income tax deduction in accordance with federal and/or state income tax laws. The Internal Revenue Service allows you to deduct the fair market value of in-kind donations that are in good used condition or better to qualified charitable organizations. Fair market value is defined as the price an item would sell for on today’s market. Only donors can determine fair market value of the goods and services they choose to donate. Cash donations are listed at the amount donated. Here are other ways to help the Band see links below.
Public Fundraising Events
Use the this link or click on logo to the right to purchase gift cards from over 100 retailers, including AMC theaters, Amazon, Starbucks, Main Event and many more. The band purchases the cards at a discount and you get the full benefit of the gift card. The difference goes to the Band program.
Buy Gift Cards and Benefit AHS Mighty Bulldog Band. Using RaiseRight (formerly Scrip Cards)
Link your Smiths card to the Mighty Bulldog Band Boosters to sign up. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to the Albuquerque High Marching Band. Go to the Smiths Website to enroll.
Got used Sneakers? We need your help!! We are collecting any paired used sneakers or rubber cleats that is collecting dust. All paired shoes will be sent to gotsneakers company for recycling. Sneakers will be compensated based on condition. Excellent paired= $7.00, Good paired= $2.00, Fair paired= $1.00 This is an ongoing fundraiser throughout the 24-25 school year. Current band students and family can bring shoes to the band room or at any booster event or email fundraising@ahsmightybulldogband.org if you have a large shoes donation.
Community member can also email:fundraising@ahsmightybulldogband.org to arrange for pick up , time and location.
