Fall Fundraiser Ideas

Top 6 fall fundraiser ideas for schools
Large variety of kitchenware, home accessories, holiday and novelty items, and personalized gifts. Offer over 2,000 products selling out of a brochure or online.
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Heartland Goodies & Gifts
A unique selection of delicious baked cookies, novelty gifts, wrapping paper, jewelry & more.
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Sell novelty & holiday gift items, wrapping paper & accessories, candles, flowers and chocolates.
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Over 500 products. Holiday and novelty gifts, wrapping paper, kitchen & home accessories.
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Quality kitchenware, useful home gadgets, exclusive gift wrap, & personalizable products.
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Want simplicity? Try our all $10.00 fall fundraiser. All items are easy to sell and a value buy.
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How Do Fall Fundraisers Work?
With so many options, fall fundraiser ideas for schools are plentiful. Groups raise more money selling gift items and wrapping paper in the fall than any other time of the year.
To get started, select one of our fall brochures. Each student receives a catalog, order form, prize flyer, and a money collection envelope. Also included is a step by step participant information letter.
When you meet with your group, explain why they’re raising money and how many items you want them to sell. They should only approach people they know.
Once your sale is over, send us your order forms for processing. You'll then receive your sales report and invoice.
We'll also work with you to schedule your delivery date. After paying your invoice, the remainder is your profit.
What Makes Our Fall Fundraiser Ideas Better?
- High-Value. We offer the best fall, winter, and holiday merchandise in school fundraising. Your buyers will love our exclusive gift wrap, cutting-edge household gadgets, and more.
- Larger Variety. Our fall catalogs have the largest product selection in the industry. This means more sales for your group.
- Prepackaged Orders. Every order arrives boxed by seller. This helps make distribution super easy.
- Unique Incentives.Inspire your students to sell even more by adding one of our exciting prize programs.
- Free Shipping. We have low order minimums and offer inside delivery.
- Make More Online. You'll also have access to our huge online store. Sellers receive bonus prize credit. Sell online only? Learn about our virtual fundraising ideas
- Best Customer Care. We aim for 5-star reviews, so you receive the best service possible.
- Free to Start. You don’t pay us until you collect your money. We’ll send you everything you need to start raising money with no upfront costs.
Questions About Fall Fundraisers
What are the most profitable fall fundraiser ideas for schools?
According to PTO Today, schools raise more than $1.5 billion each year selling products.
How long does a brochure sale last?
2 full weeks including weekends.
Which catalog fundraisers are the most popular?
Most schools fundraise in the fall using large variety holiday shoppers.
How much money do schools raise?
It depends on a variety of factors like the size of the school and the socioeconomic makeup. It’s not uncommon for a school with 500 students to bring in $30,000 or more.
Is it better to sell early in the fall or wait?
Most schools start fundraising right after school starts. Their goal is to sell ahead of other groups in their area. But many organizations sell before the holidays. This is when people may be more apt to purchasing gifts.
How can we have a successful fall fundraiser?
Here are 3 things to consider: 1.) Have a purpose that people are willing to support, 2.) Set an individual student and school-wide sales goal, and 3.) Determine the best way to motivate your students to sell.
Do lower-priced fundraisers work?
It depends on whether your community is price-sensitive or not. Our all $10 shopper is popular but you may make less profit per item because of the lower cost. On average, our regular brochures raise more money for schools.
Fall Fundraising Suggestions & Tips
- Set an individual seller goal to help you meet your group's fundraiser goals.
- Encourage your participants to sell out of both their brochure and online.
- Incentivize students to invite friends and family to make online purchases.
- Remind students to collect money upfront with their orders.
- Periodically check on seller progress.
- Consider drawings during your sale to give participants the opportunity to win prizes.
- On a tight budget? Offer group-related privileges instead of paying for extra incentives.
MORE FALL FUNDRAISER IDEAS
Fall Fundraiser Statistics
In 2017, an estimated $680.4 billion was spent in the retail industry by consumers over the holiday season. And more than 165 million consumers chose to shop over Black Friday weekend alone! Although a smaller number, schools raise a respectable $1.4 billion selling fundraiser products.
According to AFRDS, product sales yield the best results compared to other fundraisers. The fall season is the time for giving so there’s no shortage of sales opportunities. And our brochures cover all the bases.
Types of Fall Catalog Items
Each fall brochure incorporates a specific gift concept. “Heartland Goodies & Gifts” and “Tis the Season” offer plenty of kitchenware accessories, useful household items, and holiday gifts. Options like these are great when approaching neighbors. This is when the target audience are normally adults who answer the front door.
But be sure to comb through the pages first because there are a few unique gems. Our personal favorites are the variety of freshly baked cookies and large variety of cheeses and sausages. We also recommend checking out the large selection of designer wrap.
Fall Fundraiser Options
“Snow Much Fun” features only items that are $10 - an excellent selling point, for starters. This brochure is good for a broader audience because it’s affordable and specific to gift giving. Kids also like the idea of picking gifts knowing that each one is only $10. They can find anything from snack boxes for their friends to candy for their siblings. “Snow Much Fun” is an accessible and appealing option.
“A Season of Joy” and “So Very Merry” focus on Christmas. This is perfect if you love burning candles that smell like fir trees or eating yummy goodies. With a solid theme during a sales-driven season, yielding a high profit will be no problem at all.
Out of the fall catalogs in this category, “CW Home” may be the most successful option. This fundraising catalog boasts an enormous amount of durable and double-sided wrapping paper. Fall has no shortage of uses for quality and attractive wrapping paper options.
Get Creative with Great Fall Fundraising Ideas
And you may have some Halloween parties coming up. This is the perfect time to whip out your child’s fall fundraiser catalog. Especially if it involves the Dulce de Leche owls or pecan caramel clusters. When folks are enjoying their ghoulish goodies already, they’ll be in the frame of mind to buy some more.
If you’re fundraising early in the season, use the variety of options to sell to your customer. Ask people questions like “who are you buying gifts for this year?” If it’s later in the season, the double-sided wrapping paper is perfect. You'll give the appearance that everything wasn’t wrapped at the exact same time.
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