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Specialty Fundraisers

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Specialty Fundraisers
Children enjoying popcorn on couch

Keep Fundraising Sweet & Simple

Sell an entire line of popcorn, flowers, candles, or tumblers. With our specialty brochures, you can offer a variety of items from the same product category.

Set yourself apart. Make your fundraiser unique but keep it simple. Reach your sales goal by choosing one of our themed fundraisers today.

Features 16 mouthwatering popcorn flavors with the highest quality ingredients.
Offer a wide variety of great-tasting meats and cheeses. Makes a healthy snack with 0 trans-fat.
Set your fundraiser apart by selling a fun assortment of crazy socks.
Offer a selection of candles, including paraffin, soy wax & gel wax with fruit inclusions.
Choose from over 200 tumblers, including MLB, NCAA, NHL, Lifestyle, Home Series, and more.
Sweet & Savory offers 16 delicious snacks, like candy, popcorn, chocolate & nuts.
Select from 51 delicious snacks—the most extensive assortment of candies in fundraising.
Chocolate chip, birthday cake, fudge brownie, and more! 200 pieces per bag.
Offer various soft-baked cookie flavors, along with famous name brands.
Ultimate Coffee Collection by Boston's Best Coffee Roasters offers 15 delicious flavors.

Take orders showing your customized 20 oz. Tahoe Tumbler brochure with your mascot, name, and colors.

High-grade stainless steel outer shell with insulated lining, with slide & seal lid.
Raise money by showing your 32 oz Polar bottle brochure with your school name and mascot.
Show your exclusive 12 oz Aspen cup brochure with your school mascot and group name.
Beautify the environment. Offer fall bulbs & flower seeds with a 100% grow guarantee.
This earth-friendly fundraiser features a selection of flower bulbs and bare-root plants.

What Our Customers Say

5

Everyone loves their socks. It was fantastic for us to receive them prepacked per participant and had their order forms ready to go. The only issue that we have seen so far is not being aware of when orders that were purchased online and sent home would be sent out to the families.

Melinda DeFosse
Sponsor
Sanbornton Central School PTO
Raised:
$3,740.00
5

Great experience for my boys to learn about sales and public speaking. They were motivated to sell because of the prize program and were proud to have earned funds for our club activities. Will definitely work with you all again.

Kristopher Goldsmith
Teacher
Houston Gateway Academy
Raised:
$5,030.00
5

This is one of the best experiences I have had doing fundraisers. I have been here at Mendoza for 21 years, and YES, this is the best! Thank you for making this so easy on us as a school!

Tarah Daniels
Elementary School Clerk
John F. Mendoza Elementary
Raised:
$11,006.00
5

Everything was fantastic.

Angie Hytinen
Sponsor
Aspen Ridge Middle School
Raised:
$2,035.00
5

We sold jelly beans and we had a great turn out. Everything went great. We were very pleased with our outcome. We reached our goal to purchase t-shirts and had money leftover. Thanks for being patient and answering all my questions! Next time should go much smoother since we will know better how it all works.

Katie Cook
Sponsor
Paoli High School
Raised:
$1,566.00
5

Everything was delivered and seemed to be fine. I did not get any reports from parents or students that items were missing or damaged.

Melissa Gilmore
Teacher
Gautier Middle School
Raised:
$3,604.00
5

Everything was fantastic. We love the quality of the socks, and the designs ordered were super cute. Thank you so much, and we want to try again in the spring.

Velma Padilla-Carroll
Sponsor
Kiddie Kampus TOO DayKare
Raised:
$120.00
5

I thought it was a fabulous fundraiser!! Thank you! I was not sure as to what to expect... But I thought it went well!!! Yes, only one parent came to say an item was missing .... so that also speaks TONS of your company! Thank you so much!!!

Tarah Daniels
Elementary School Clerk
John F. Mendoza Elementary
Raised:
$11,006.00
5

It went as smooth as silk. I only had one wrong item, and I sent an email regarding the item.

Audrey Nichols
Sponsor
Landmark Elementary
Raised:
$2,946.00
5

It was awesome! First, the product came way quicker than I expected. I thought the product would arrive two weeks after the invoice was received, but it came the very next week! Then, you had each participant's order separated into separate packaging, which might not sound impressive to you, but trust me, it is. This, by far, was one of the easiest fundraisers I've done. In fact a co-worker of mine was there when I was unboxing and checking things, and she kept saying, "Oh, this is so nice! This makes it so much easier for you." I was very impressed with how your company organized everything.

Margaret Werner
Sponsor
Bolivar-Richburg Library Club
Raised:
$2,311.00
4

Great fundraiser. We will probably do it again next year.

Maria Sierra
Librarian
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School
Raised:
$13,913.00
4

It went very well. We did have a couple of issues with parents turning in the order forms (not being able to read the item number) but other than that it went great. It was our first year so we did learn as we went. Next year we will know exactly what to do.

Maria Sierra
Librarian
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School
Raised:
$13,913.00
5

The products sold well for the most part. We had planned to sell quite a bit more, but with quite a few of our group either being quarantined as a precautionary or no longer on the team after fundraiser was planned, it didn't go as hoped.

Michelle Reiland
Booster Club Sponsor
Creekside Intermediate Cheer Booster Club
Raised:
$1,570.00
5

Except for limited coffee choices in the online store, everything was great.

Brandie Gwaltney
Sponsor
Career & Technical High School
Raised:
$2,040.00
5

This was such an easy fundraiser!! Great communication as well.

Tarah Daniels
Elementary School Clerk
John F. Mendoza Elementary
Raised:
$11,006.00

Balloons tied to person wearing crazy socksHow Do Specialty Fundraisers Work?

Sponsors are looking for unique fundraising ideas. They want to stand out from the crowd. A brochure focusing on a single product category or theme can make a powerful statement.

First, select a specialty brochure. We'll send you brochures, order forms, and money envelopes for everyone in your group. You'll also receive a parent information letter with instructions.

After you take orders, send us your order forms for processing. We'll then send you a sales report and an invoice and work with you to schedule your delivery date.

Want to estimate how much money your group can make? Type your student count and goal into our 'Calculate Your Profit' tool. You'll find our calculator on each brochure page. Your profit is the difference between the total money you collect and your invoice.

 

Student enjoying chocolateWhy Our Specialty Fundraiser?

  • Top Quality. Your group will sell the finest products in fundraising. We offer a 100% product satisfaction guarantee.
  • Larger Selection. We offer many brochure options. You can feature your customized school tumbler. Or sell flowers, various popcorn flavors, or candles.
  • Free Shipping. No cost with low order requirements.
  • Online Store. Make even more money online. Only sell virtually? Learn about our online fundraisers.
  • Great Customer Service. Your goal is a quick and easy sale. We're here to keep it simple and answer any questions.
  • No Startup Cost. Start a specialty brochure fundraiser for free.

Questions About Specialty Fundraisers

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What are the most profitable fundraisers?
Answer

Top-selling specialty item brochures include popcorn and tumblers. Other strong sellers are snack food, candles, and Jelly Belly.

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How can we raise money fast?
Answer

A big favorite is popcorn. It’s a universal favorite that everyone will recognize.

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How do we increase our fundraising profits?
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The best way to increase sales is to understand the process, know your product, and set a goal.

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What are some unique fundraiser ideas?
Answer

Work to build school spirit and unity by selling a customized product. Include your school name, colors, and mascot on a tumbler or discount card.

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What do schools sell for fundraisers?
Answer

Most schools sell products like popcorn or candles. The best fundraiser will always be what you think will work best for your area.

Middle school students holding flowersSpecialty Fundraising Suggestions & Tips

  • Be aware of the holidays when scheduling your fundraiser. Your student should have ample time to deliver their merchandise beforehand.
  • Plan to meet with your students to kick off your sale. This allows you to discuss your goals and expectations.
  • Tell students how many items they need to sell to reach your goal.
  • Teach your students the ‘NOW Selling Method’. They need to tell people their ‘Name’, ‘Organization’, and ‘Why’ they’re raising money.
  • Provide a deadline date for turning in order forms and money.
  • Be sure to keep a copy of the order forms for your records.

 

More Specialty Fundraiser Ideas

Pick an item to wow your customers with a specialty catalog fundraiser. These unique, curated products will set you apart from the pack.

Specialty catalogs show you mean business. They focus on one item but can offer many varieties of it. These brochures are a good idea for targeting specific niche audiences—for example, hazelnut crème coffee for a book club meeting early in the morning.

"Ultimate Coffee" is our favorite because no day is complete without a cup of morning joe. The donut shop blend is the best to pair with other bakery items and even comes in a decaf version.

If you plan to sell to the other parents at the book club, ensure the smell of coffee is in the air when they arrive—each 11oz bag of coffee yields around 70 cups.

If you want some name-brand recognition, check out Popcornopolis® or Jelly Belly®. Popcornopolis® offers several classic flavors, including caramel corn and white cheddar. Other unique flavors include jalapeño cheddar and Zebra®. All popcorn is popped in coconut oil, has no high fructose corn syrup, and is gluten-free and GMO-free.

Jelly Belly® is another fun brochure to sell and will get people's attention. It offers many jelly bean flavors like bubblegum and cotton candy. Cold Stone® is a mix of ice cream parlor flavors. Krispy Kreme®includes five of its favorite flavors as well. And don't forget about the popular Bean Boozled® game because it will surely sell.

Another specialty catalog option is to sell your school tumbler. Our tumblers can be customized with your school name, logo, and colors. Teams can show their tumbler brochure to raise money for tournaments or competitions.

22 oz. Tritan tumbler is BPA free, microwave and dishwasher safe. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee. Tumblers help raise awareness for your cause and regularly remind you of school spirit.

Specialty brochures are a great option to the large variety catalog. One of our favorite specialty brochures is the Heartland Candles brochure. Candles are ideal for a back-to-school teacher gift or a birthday present for Mom.

They're also popular. You'll find them in almost every home (7 out of every 10 Americans, to be exact!), which means they have wide appeal. Candles are perfect for holiday fundraisers if you want to sell "gift-able" products.

Two seasonal catalogs include our fall or spring flower lines. Our flowers are eco-friendly and smell wonderful. They'll beautify anyone's garden with a 100% grow guarantee. Make sure you know when we offer these programs during the school year.

You might focus on the niche church market for this type of fundraiser. Sell them after Sunday school or at a church dinner to capitalize on your target audience. Yet, there's a large selection of flowers; you can sell them to almost anyone.

It's important to understand the audience you plan to sell to and identify the perfect time and place for it. A coffee fundraiser during a school carnival doesn't make sense. Parents outside at an event would be too distracted to think about when they might want coffee.

Yet a gourmet popcorn fundraiser would make complete sense. They may already have some, making selling it the perfect gift. Put yourself in the customer's shoes, and you'll be set up for success.