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Why Schools are Switching Fundraising Companies

Fundraising Tools & Tips

Why Schools are Switching Fundraising Companies

Learn why schools are switching fundraising companies now more than ever.

Why Fundraiser Profit Percent Shouldn’t Matter

Fundraising Tools & Tips

Why Fundraiser Profit Percent Shouldn’t Matter

Learn why the fundraiser profit percentage is not as significant as focusing on increasing sales.

3 Fundraising Fallacies Worth Shattering

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3 Fundraising Fallacies Worth Shattering

Here are three fundraising fallacies that sponsors need to watch out for.

3 Steps to a Smooth Fundraiser Delivery

Fundraising Tools & Tips

3 Steps to a Smooth Fundraiser Delivery

Learn what sponsors can do to help ensure a smooth fundraiser delivery.

Why Unique Items Work for High School Fundraisers

High School Fundraisers

Why Unique Items Work for High School Fundraisers

Learn why many high school groups gravitate towards specialty item fundraisers.

How the Right Fundraiser Improves Sales Results

Fundraising Tools & Tips

How the Right Fundraiser Improves Sales Results

Learn how to improve sales results by picking the right fundraising program for your group.

How to Pick the Best Fundraiser for Your School

Fundraising Products

How to Pick the Best Fundraiser for Your School

Learn to select the best school fundraiser to make your group the most money.

Why Combining Fundraisers is Not a Good Idea

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Why Combining Fundraisers is Not a Good Idea

Learn four reasons why combining fundraisers is not recommended.

Better Quality Items or a Higher Profit Fundraiser?

Fundraising Tools & Tips

Better Quality Items or a Higher Profit Fundraiser?

Do schools make more by selling better quality merchandise or receiving a higher profit?

Is Reaching Your School Fundraising Goal Enough?

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Is Reaching Your School Fundraising Goal Enough?

Discover more ways to define success besides just reaching your fundraiser goal.

Can Green Fundraisers Compete?

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Can Green Fundraisers Compete?

See how more environmentally-friendly fundraisers compare to more traditional sales.

Scratch Card Fundraising Steps to Success

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Scratch Card Fundraising Steps to Success

Learn key strategies and tips on how to excel at scratch card fundraising.

This post focuses on how prize incentives can transform a school fundraiser in the United States. It begins by highlighting no-cost options—like classroom leadership privileges and prize drawings—that help keep student enthusiasm high without cutting into profits. It then examines how higher-end prizes, such as branded apparel or a big event, might lower your percentage on each sale but can lead to better participation and larger overall revenue.