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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

Are Wrapping Paper Fundraisers Still Popular?

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Are Wrapping Paper Fundraisers Still Popular?

Can you still make a good fundraising profit selling only wrapping paper, or should you diversify?

The Same High School Fundraiser Again?

High School Fundraisers

The Same High School Fundraiser Again?

Should you stay with the same high school fundraising brochure or try something new?

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.