How Fundraising Works
Flexible fundraising options for every group.
Choose from brochure fundraisers, online fundraisers, or direct sale programs based on how your group wants to sell.
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Choose Your Fundraising Method
Every group has different goals, audiences, and ways of selling. Choose the fundraising approach that fits your group best.
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Brochure Fundraisers
Groups wanting flexible selling options.
Show a brochure, share an online store link, or both. Students collect orders from friends and family before products are delivered.
Show a brochure, share an online store link, or both. Students collect orders from friends and family before products are delivered.
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Online Fundraisers
Groups wanting simple online fundraising.
Share your online store link. Customers order online, and products are shipped to customers or your group.
Share your online store link. Customers order online, and products are shipped to customers or your group.
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Direct Sale Fundraisers
Groups wanting immediate in-hand sales.
Receive products and sell them directly. Perfect for schools, teams, and groups selling at events or activities.
Receive products and sell them directly. Perfect for schools, teams, and groups selling at events or activities.
Which Fundraiser Fits Your Group?
Not sure which option works best? Compare fundraising methods based on how you sell, how products are delivered, and how your group wants to manage the fundraiser.
HOW IT WORKS
Brochure Fundraiser
Online Fundraiser
Direct Sale Fundraiser
Upfront Costs
Are there any fees to start?
Start fundraising for free
No cost to start; no online store setup fee
Public schools can pay later with an approved PO.
How You Sell
How supporters place orders
In person using a brochure, online with a link, or both.
100% online through your store link
Face-to-face, directly to the customer
Product Delivery
When are products delivered?
No. Shipped to your group after the sale.
No. Shipped straight to buyers or your group.
Delivered to your group in bulk before your sale even starts.
Inventory Needed
Do you need to handle inventory?
No. Order only what supporters pre-ordered.
No. Items ship to buyers on demand.
Yes. You receive and manage your inventory up front.
Payment Process
When you collect payments
Collect cash and checks with order forms.
Supporters pay securely online at checkout.
Collect payments during sale.
How You Profit
How do we raise money?
Keep all collections minus your invoice.
We pay your profit after your online store closes.
Keep your profit immediately as you sell.
Advantages
Best for groups that want…
Complete flexibility and multiple ways to reach supporters.
A wider nationwide reach with zero manual paperwork.
Immediate cash in hand with no 2nd trips to deliver items.
How to Start Your Fundraiser
Starting your fundraiser is simple. Follow these steps and our team will support you along the way.
Select the fundraising method that works best for your group.
Choose from our wide selection of fundraising programs and products.
Share your fundraiser with your supporters and start raising money.
Receive your earnings and finish your fundraiser successfully.
What Groups Say About Their Fundraising Experience
Why Groups Choose Big Fundraising Ideas
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