Blue chip fundraisers you shouldn't ignore.
There is something to be said for the tried-and-true fundraiser. This can be anything we have all come to know and love – the stuff that consistently meets our expectations and becomes a household name.
Think candy apples in the fall, s'mores around a fire pit, and an old pair of jeans. Consistently meeting expectations encourages long-term fundraising success.
While schools have many fundraising options today, with many campaign choices even being completely virtual, the classics still prove to be fundraising MVPs.
"While new fundraising options get the publicity, product sales are still the backbone for parent groups," explains PTO Today. "The fact remains […] that—marketing copy and promises aside:
traditional product fundraising accounts for roughly 80 percent of the dollars that school groups use to provide ‘extras’ for their groups
With 2,000+ fundraising companies in the US and Canada, PTO Today argues that "product fundraising is still the most important piece of the fundraising puzzle for the vast majority of parent groups."
Recurring success with some of our staple fundraising products shows that organizations do not always need to step 'outside the box' to accomplish their fundraising goals. While your organization may consider adding one or two unique fundraisers next year, don't forget to add some heavy hitters.
Parents and students enjoy our proven winners and have come to know and trust that they will be popular sellers in the community.
Consider these top three classic product campaigns for your school's next fundraiser:
1. Cookie Dough
The cookie dough fundraiser remains one of Big Fundraising Ideas' most popular offerings. A large selection, the ability to freeze the product for later, and high-quality ingredients make cookie dough a sure bet. Our cookie dough can be frozen for up to a year, giving you something to rely on for that next get-together, holiday, or "just because" scenario.
2. Popcorn
Reminiscent of movie nights, road trips (what parent hasn't had to clean out a popcorn-blasted vehicle?), and carnivals, popcorn often conveys a feeling of happiness and jogs memories. Big Fundraising Ideas' gourmet popcorn is gluten and GMO-free, low-calorie, and contains zero MSG. Your family will taste the difference. Choose from several popcorn fundraiser packages here.
3. Candy Bars
Ah, the candy bar fundraiser does not disappoint. Schools using candy bars to raise money appeal to our undeniable sweet tooths. Make these available as an impulse purchase at your next event or in frequented areas to quickly get you to your next goal. With so many organizations needing to establish peanut-free zones, all Big Fundraising Ideas' candy bars are 100% peanut-free.
While your group is brainstorming the next new idea for fundraising, remember to add one of these classic choices to your long-term fundraising strategy. As a foundation-builder for fundraising, these traditional options offer something for everyone.
Since 1999, Big Fundraising Ideas has been helping schools nationwide raise millions of dollars. We believe better products, more exciting prizes, and timely service lead to a better fundraiser. We offer 100+ fundraising programs to support your fundraising success!
Author Bio
Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.
