Fundraiser Process Very Efficient
New York high school medical club sponsor finds customer service helpful and attentive.
It was a great experience for it to be our first time!
HELPING SCHOOLS RAISE MILLIONS SINCE 1999
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- Snacks, jewelry, & gifts.
- 25 product categories.
- Free seller prize option.
- Home gadgets & snacks.
- 500+ items from $9 to $45.
- Free shipping over $90+.
- Food & home accessories.
- 800+ items from $8 to $59.
- Track sales in real time.
- 12 cookie dough options.
- Preportioned or tubs.
- Orders ship to buyers.
- 18 delicious popcorn flavors.
- Large resealable bags.
- Free shipping over $99.
- Best candles in fundraising.
- Quality fragrance oils.
- Many more options online.
- Over 200 stainless tumblers.
- Feature your custom tumbler.
- Kitchen-grade stainless.
- 23 delicious snacks.
- Prices start at $13.
- Free shipping over $99.
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How Does An Online Fundraiser Work?
Instead of asking for donations, online fundraising works by selling products online. U.S. Consumers spent over $1 trillion online for the first time in 2022. Everyone is looking for innovative online fundraising ideas to make raising money easier.
Touchless or online fundraisers will expand your market. You don't have to take catalog orders in person. Instead, you can ask your group to direct friends and family to your online store in peer-to-peer fundraising. After they place their order, we ship them their product, and you receive a profit.
Sellers can use our email generator, social media tool, and text feature to reach more people. The benefits of online fundraising include the following:
- No Face-to-Face Selling. Generate sales by inviting people to your online store.
- Larger Market. Virtual fundraising enables you to expand your reach nationwide.
- Real-time Sales Updates. You know which group members are selling and how much anytime.
- No Paperwork. Virtual fundraising does not require dealing with order forms or collecting money.
- Faster Shipping. Merchandise ships directly to customers as orders are processed, so there is no waiting for someone to deliver their order.
- No Group Deliveries. Since you don't receive any shipments, there is nothing to deliver.
- 100% Product Guarantee. We work directly with your buyers to take care of any product issues.
- Great Customer Service. Our goal is a fast and easy sale.
- No Startup Cost. We won't charge you to set up your store. And there are no order minimums either. Sign up for your online fundraiser today for free. We have some of the most unique online fundraising ideas.
Questions About Online Fundraisers
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How do online fundraisers work?
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Group members promote your online store to people using email, social media, and text. You make up to 50% profit off every purchase.
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What are your most profitable online fundraising ideas?
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Our biggest sellers are popcorn and cookie dough. Flowers are a unique fundraising idea. Or you can offer a large selection of products. Variety sells because people have more options.
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How do we set up an online fundraiser?
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Select a product and submit the ‘Start a fundraiser’ form to get started. After returning your signed agreement, we’ll send you your online store ‘prep’ instructions and access information about a week before your start date.
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What are some good online fundraising ideas for schools?
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When selling products, be sure to get participants to register. This way, they can share their unique store link with friends and family. Reminding them to keep sharing the link throughout the sale is also important.
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Does it cost any money to set up an online fundraiser?
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There is no cost for us to set up your store.
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How do we track our online sales?
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You can access your online sales dashboard to check your progress anytime.
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Can people donate money?
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Yes. People have the option to donate money as well.
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How long do virtual fundraisers last?
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We recommend keeping your online store open for two weeks.
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How do we get our money for an online fundraiser?
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Your profit payment is typically processed within 15 business days after your store's closure. This ensures a prompt transfer of funds to support your cause.
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Are there any online shipping fees?
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Only the buyer pays a fee to ship them their product. Some of our programs offer customers free shipping once a specific dollar amount is ordered.
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What are some good virtual fundraisers?
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Consider virtual auctions, online donation campaigns, virtual fun runs, and live-streamed talent shows.
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How can I fundraise online for free?
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Utilize social media platforms, create a compelling crowdfunding campaign, engage with supporters through emails, and explore partnerships with businesses.
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How do I host a fundraiser online?
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Choose a reliable fundraising platform, set a clear goal, create engaging content, promote through social media, and provide convenient online donation options.
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How do you sell fundraising items online?
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Create an online store, showcase items with appealing visuals and descriptions, offer secure payment methods, and promote through social media and email marketing.
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How do I set up an online fundraising auction?
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Select an auction platform, gather enticing items or experiences, set starting bids and bidding increments, promote the auction widely, and provide clear instructions for participation.
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How successful is online fundraising?
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Online fundraising can be highly successful when executed well, reaching a wider audience, allowing for easy donations, and enabling creative engagement strategies. Success varies based on the cause and efforts put in.
Online Fundraising Suggestions & Tips
- Schedule a virtual kickoff meeting with your group members. There are plenty of free collaborative software tools available. Learn more
- Set a seller goal and help your sellers understand what it will take to help the group succeed.
- Ongoing communication with your sellers throughout your online fundraiser is vital to your success.
- Smaller groups can meet online to discuss sales progress.
- Create a sense of urgency by reminding your group regularly how long the online fundraising will be. Stores typically stay open for two weeks.
- Give people more reasons to buy by having your virtual events around a special occasion or holiday.
- Encourage sellers to buy for themselves, their friends, and their family.
- Boost sales of your virtual events by incentivizing your group to sell. Check out our free cash or prize program.
More Ideas for Online Fundraisers
Hopefully, you’ve determined how much money your group needs. Now, you must communicate the online fundraising goals and what it will take to achieve them. Before your sale, run your numbers. For example, if you sell $15 items and reach 40% profit, you’ll make $6 per item. Divide that number by the total amount needed. So, a $3,000 need will require selling 500 items.
Finally, divide the number of items by your group size. If you have 50 sellers, each member must sell ten items.
Another way to determine your profit is to use our ‘Calculate Your Profit’ tool. Enter your group size and seller goal. The calculator will then determine how much you’ll make. You'll find this feature on each online product page.
So why is setting an online fundraising goal important? Because it gives your sellers a guide and lets them know what you expect. Every project has a start and an endpoint. Knowing how far they have to go will give them feedback and encouragement.
In virtual fundraising events, accountability is essential. Group members are much more likely to sell if they know you monitor their progress. We allow you to log into your portal to see which participants are making sales and how much. This instantaneous feedback allows you to check in with your sellers.
You can take corrective measures before it’s too late, which is one advantage of online selling over in-person brochure sales. You don’t know how well everyone does with a catalog sale until they turn in their order forms.
Tracking sales allows you to encourage and praise their efforts.
Emailing participants their sales information may be enough, but this may not be as effective because it’s less personal and engaging. Many schools use online portals to communicate with their parents, which can help you announce and promote your school fundraiser.
Try to have a kickoff meeting. Coming together as a group can help get your fundraiser off to a stronger start. You should also meet with your group periodically, even if it’s a Zoom call.
What is the most important thing you can tell your group? Register so they can share their online store link with friends and family. The greater your group registration percentage, the more money you’ll raise. It’s that simple.
How do you do a virtual kickoff?
If you’re a smaller group, consider meeting on a platform like Zoom to kick off your sale. You can better communicate your purpose, and your group will feel more unity.
Learn how to host a video meeting.
A communication app like Facebook Live may also be a helpful tool. Here are the best education communication apps for schools.
When people think about online fundraising ideas for schools, one thing that comes to mind is ‘donations.’ Many fundraising platforms allow individuals and groups to set up and promote a page. Then, the company collects a percentage of the profits.
But when buying a product online, people receive a tangible item in exchange. There is no cost to set up and run your store. When fundraising online, the company initially collects all the money and then distributes the profit money afterward. A donation option is also available.
Resources
High School Medical Club Reaches Goal
Doing spring sale online allows high school medical club to support scholarship fund.
Service Prompt for High School Class Sponsor
New York high school sponsor reports online cookie dough fundraiser service prompt.
Cookie Dough Tasted Good
Cookie dough tasted good but cost to ship to customer deterred people from buying.
Shipping Direct to Customer Very Nice
Illinois freshman class sponsor enjoys not having to deal with school product delivery.
Cookie Dough Great for Freshmen Class
Online cookie dough quality rated great by Illinois high school freshmen class sponsor.
Sponsor Excited Over Fundraiser Results
Sponsor pleased with the support from the sales team and excited about the results.
High School JROTC Exceeds Earnings Goal
High School JROTC sponsor finds fundraiser nearly effortless while exceeding sales goal.
Elementary School PTO Very Satisfied
Company very helpful and responded quickly to any questions. PTO group very satisfied.
Online Store Offers PTO Great Prices
Online store fundraiser offered a variety of items for purchase at great prices for PTO.