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    Over 100 school fundraising ideas

    With our turnkey products, raising money is easy. Reach your goal without having to build a fundraiser from scratch.

    No upfront costs. Your students can take orders from a catalog, or have the actual product in hand to exchange for money on the spot.

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  • The winter catalog was perfect for gifts and wrapping paper before Christmas! The online option also made it easy to send to friends and family out of town.

    The company’s representatives are very helpful and responsive through the process!

    Emily Phillips — Fundraising Coordinator
    Presbyterian Parent Cooperative Preschool

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How Does a School Fundraising Product Sale Work?

If you’re looking to raise money for your organization, you’re at the right place. Groups raise over $1.5 billion yearly selling products.

So how do you find the right product for your group?

One way to narrow down your options is to gain a better understanding of how product sales work. We offer 2 options:

  1. Take orders out of a brochure.
  2. Order the product first, then sell it.

Brochure Fundraising

We offer fall and spring shoppers, cookie dough, frozen food and specialty catalogs.

We’ll send you enough brochures for everyone in your group. Each student also receives an order form, money collection envelope, and a prize flyer. After 2 weeks of taking orders, send in your order forms for processing.

Your merchandise then arrives prepacked by seller to help make distribution easy.

Selling a Product

Some schools prefer to have a product in the students hands to sell rather than show items in a brochure. Once the sale is over and the items are gone, the students turn in the money.

You can choose from a wide variety of products, including beef jerky, candy bars, or popcorn.

Why Choose Our School Fundraising Program?

  • 100% Product Guarantee. We make this offer because we carry the highest quality products in fundraising. If your customer doesn’t like an item, everyone gets their money back.
  • Huge Product Selection. We make it easy for you to find the right fundraiser with over 100 options.
  • No Upfront Payment. You only pay us after you’ve collected your money.
  • Low Minimums & Free Shipping. We make raising money easy. Be sure to check out our free shipping link available on each product page.
  • Exclusive ‘Calculate Your Profit’ Tool. Determine how much money you can make before you start your fundraiser. This tool will also help you find out much product to order based on your specific goals.
  • 5-Star Customer Service. Our customers tell our story for us. Check out our reviews. We’re obsessed with your complete satisfaction.

School Fundraising Questions

  1. Is there any cost to start a school fundraiser?

    You only pay us after you’ve collected your money. We’ll send you your brochure supplies or product for free.

  2. Do we have the option to only sell online?

    Yes, we offer this option year-round.

  3. How does school fundraising work?

    Select a product or brochure and we'll send you what you need to start for free. Once your sale is over, you keep the difference between what you collect and your invoice.

  4. Are your custom school tumblers dishwasher safe?

    We don’t recommend putting our stainless tumblers in the dishwasher. If they're scratched and have been wet for a period of time they may rust. Our Tritan plastic tumblers are top rack dishwasher safe. They also come with a lifetime guarantee.

  5. Are any of your fundraising products gluten free?

    Yes, our popcorn and lollipops do not contain gluten. We also offer gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough.

  6. How much profit do schools make?

    You make 40% profit on brochure sales and with product sales, it depends on how much you order. You can make as much as 90%.

School Fundraiser Suggestions & Tips

  • Tell your students to approach a potential customer with a smile. It can make a big difference in the outcome.
  • Be polite. Remind your students to always thank people for their time, regardless of whether they buy or not.
  • Tell your students to be ready to sell. They should have their brochure, order form, money collection envelope and a pen.
  • Only have your students approach people that they’re already familiar with.
  • Teach your students the ‘NOW Selling Method’ when approaching people. They should share their Name, Organization, and Why they’re selling.
  • Make checks payable to the organization.
  • Encourage students to contact family and friends who live out of town to order online.
  • Have fun and be positive. This will translate into more sales.

IDEAS FOR UNIQUE SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS

School Fundraising Product Options

So you know you want to have a fundraiser, but you don’t know where to start. That’s where Big Fundraising Ideas comes in! With our programs, some schools generate five figures in profits ! It starts with you, the sponsor.

You may be a parent, volunteer or school administrator. No matter your role, we’re here to make selecting a product easier than ever.

Selecting a School Fundraiser

Start by picking what type of fundraiser you want to do: brochure, or product-in-hand? Make this selection by determining when and where you plan to sell. For instance, you wouldn’t want to do a brochure fundraiser at an event like a field day. With so many distractions, parents would be unable to see themselves with the product.

Field days, would be good for something like a beef jerky or candy bar fundraiser. They can have an immediate snack then go back to playing or supervising. A great idea for a brochure fundraiser is at a PTA meeting or parent’s night. This is where you'll want to bring our ultimate coffee collection.

Parents will be eager to assist in raising funds for your child, since they may already be on the subject anyway. They'll make the coffee and bringing it to future meetings or early mornings!

Creative School Fundraising Ideas

Next, you want to narrow down your options. Be sure the product you choose is suitable for the season and the cause. For instance, no matter how much you love gift-wrap, you won't sell it right before Easter.

Instead, you may want to try a lollipop fundraiser during a book fair. Kids likely have brought money to school, and now they can enjoy a lollipop while they read their new book. You can also get family and close friends to buy flowers on a warm day, but not if it's been snowing outside.

If you’re fundraising for school supply money, try selling Smencils at open house. You’ll be able to have a conversation about supplies in the classroom while someone is holding one.

Other Considerations for Selling Products

Brochure fundraisers requires payment up front. With in-hand items, you must carry an inventory of unpaid merchandise. These can be important factors to consider, for both you and your students.

Most fundraisers yield a profit of at least 40%. So no matter which option you choose, you can see winning results. If you’ve planned your fundraiser well, you can leverage excitement around your cause.

Once you’ve honed in on the right type of school fundraiser for you, it’s time to set goals! Goals help kids to get more excited about what they’re working on. They also help teachers and parents keep them accountable. Keep the school informed on the progress and be sure to emphasize the prizes.