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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

Things went great. No issues and no one said they are missing any items. Delivery was great. Truck backed in, unloaded and was gone in 15 minutes. All packages were marked clearly and loved the BIG printed names on each. It was great working with you and hope to do again next fall.

Janet Graham
Owner
Janet's Dance Studio
Raised:
$26,598.00
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

Last week went extremely well! We were very pleased with the whole process of delivery and distribution! We’ve only had one parent that was missing one popcorn. And I just replaced it with one of my own. Other than that one, we haven’t had any other parents reach out, which is great. Only other “complaint” so to speak, was the taste of the cheddar for a couple people. A couple of parents said it didn’t taste like they think it normally does. They said it seemed like maybe it was partially stale and “over-cheddared”. I let them exchange with my extras for a different flavor just to remedy it quickly. That’s a hard one though bc taste is so subjective. Others I asked that tried their cheddar said they didn’t think anything was wrong and it was good. So possibly they just didn’t like it or it was maybe part of a bad batch?

One suggestion we have on the online ordering, is to have the parents input the child’s teacher and have that on the report page that shows the total online student orders so that when we have those orders, we can still easily see which class to distribute to. We just had to take one extra step with the school office to figure out where to distribute those online orders that were delivered to school. But it wasn’t major.

Overall, we’re so happy with the whole entire fundraising process with you all and have already recommended your company to other local school PTA’s! Thank you so much for the help and we’re so happy this was an incredibly successful fundraiser for our PTA!

Brittany Howard
PTA Sponsor
John F. Enders Elementary
Raised:
$25,633.00
5

Coffee fundraiser was a big hit.

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

Our experience was great. Clay and Lisa were very patient (this was my first fundraiser) and they answered all our questions. We raised more than enough money for what we wanted. We were very pleased with our fundraiser.

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

Experience was great! Communication and patience were the best especially with someone like me asking too many questions. Haha. However, shipping costs are quite a bit too much for 20 or less. Especially with Covid and so many people being out a job. Too many are hurting financially but would like to support but are not able to.

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

Everything was fantastic.

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

It was a good experience. I received a lot of help when I needed it, which was great since this was my first fundraiser.

Laura White
Teacher
Advanced Technology Complex
Raised:
$711.00
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

The Jelly Belly fundraiser was great! Very easy to order from, and the orders were separated by participant with their name on the bag.

Ella Santi
NHS President
Manistique Middle & High School
Raised:
$3,508.00
5

Our experience was great!!!

Jay Condon
Head Coach
Castleton University Track and Field
Raised:
$713.00
5

Delivery actually came about a full week ahead of what I had initially estimated, so it made it easy to distribute the cups to my players in time for them to give to their customers.

William Lovvorn
Coach
Fort Smith Northside High School
Raised:
$5,400.00
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

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

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?
Answer

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 Poppin Popcorn. Poppin Popcorn 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.

Crazy Socks is another fun brochure to sell and will get people's attention. It offers a variety of exciting options, like Coffee Time, Pizza Slice, Gamer, and Rock & Roll socks.

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 an excellent option for the 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. With a 100% grow guarantee, they'll beautify anyone's garden. 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 the event. 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.