I noticed an advertisement in a major publication that is written for parent groups at elementary schools. The ad got my attention. The ad was about Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraisers. The ad focused on two points, It was the first point that got my attention. Did you know that you will only make 40% with Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraisers? While 40% profit is not bad for some groups I…
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Have you ever wondered exactly what would constitute a Classic Cookie Dough Fundraiser? Here are the successful steps groups typically take to hold what they would define as a classic cookie dough fundraiser: 1. Start planning well in advance. Don't make a last second decision to sell cookie dough. That's one of the surest ways to have a fundraising disappointment. In fact, if you start planning for…
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Otis Spunkmeyer fundraising cookie dough is fairly new. For years Otis Spunkmeyer had a strong presence in the frozen cookie dough fundraising. But more people knew them for the ovens and cookie dough groups used to sell already freshly baked cookies instead of selling it by the tub. Then a few years ago Otis Spunkmeyer purchased The Chippery. The Chippery was one of the leading companies that sold…
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Frozen Cookie Dough fundraisers are a great way to make a lot of money. But are you getting the most out of your cookie dough fundraiser? The most successful groups are those that are both organized and experienced. Here are some of the things they do that you should consider: 1. Prize Programs: Prize programs, when used properly, can really increase sales. Most groups, though, take the wrong approach.…
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If you want to sell cookie dough we suggest Pine Valley Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraisers quite often these days. There are lots of cookie dough fundraising companies to choose from. In fact, at one point, we actually offered frozen cookie dough from four different manufacturers. But that became a nightmare and really was overkill. People simply want a successful cookie dough fundraiser. Most of the…
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Well I am not sure if this frozen cookie dough fundraiser qualifies as the world's best. But I have been involved with the fundraising industry for quite a while and have literally helped thousands of groups with cookie dough fundraising programs and this is the best end result I have ever seen. I got a call from a lady who had volunteered to get the materials for 12 cheerleaders to start a cheerleading…
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If you are planning on holding a cookie dough fundraiser you might be surprised to find out there are more options now than ever before. So what are the top Cookie Dough Fundraisers: 1. The number one cookie dough fundraiser this year has been the sale of slightly smaller tubs that retail for $10. The price of cookie dough tubs has increased each and every year. In fact some of the premium brands now…
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Have you ever wondered how much you can make with a cookie dough fundraiser? We are asked that question by so many groups. It's not limited to cookie dough. People want to know what they can expect to make on candy fundraisers and every kind of brochure fundraiser too. Regardless of the type of program we provide the same answer. There is no such thing as typical in fundraising. You can take two identical…
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If you are thinking about a cookie dough fundraiser there are two things that are imperative to think about. 1. What cookie dough company do you use. 2. When do you hold your cookie dough fundraiser? The most popular time to hold sell frozen cookie dough is late in the fall so that you get the product either right before Thanksgiving or between Thanksgiving and Christmas. People hope to take advantage…
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Here are some tips for holding successful frozen cookie dough fundraiser: 1. Consider Prices: The retail prices for cookie dough have inched up over the years. Years ago the best selling cookie dough sold for $10 per tub. Lately some companies are asking as much as $15 per tub. That is simply higher than individuals want to pay. Groups that try to sell for that much experience lower sales because people…
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The economy has had its effects on cookie dough fundraising in more than one way. First of all the ingredients that are used to make fundraising cookie dough have skyrocketed. In fact many cookie dough manufacturers report unprecedented increases in their cost for raw material. Besides the cost of raw material or ingredients for cookie dough, the cost of shipping frozen cookie dough has also gone through…
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Cookie dough sales and bake sales have long been two of the most popular school fundraising ideas. They can be great moneymakers because there is little or no actual upfront money required. If you are holding a bake sale, get parents, volunteers or local merchants to donate the baked goods. Do your best to get the whole community involved. People love to support local groups. This is a great way for…
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So many people call and ask us for the best cookie dough fundraiser. No surprisingly, though, there is no one clear cut answer to that question. We nearly always answer by asking some questions ourselves. The first question is have you sold cookie dough for a fundraiser in the past? If you did, did it meet your fundraising goals or expectations? Typically people will tell us they were pleased with…
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If you live near kids the odds are one of them has asked if you'd buy a tub or two to support their frozen cookie dough fundraiser. But is frozen cookie dough the best fundraising idea? There are 3 or 4 good options to consider now that you have decided on your fundraiser. Do you want to sell frozen cookie dough? If you do, then do you want to sell tubs or boxes of preportioned cookie dough? Typically…
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There are lots of companies that you could define as cookie dough fundraising companies. But you should know the difference if you want to choose the best partner for your fundraising group. There are fundraising distributors and then there are manufacturers of cookie dough. Here are some suggestions on which will better serve your needs. Fundraising distributors are strictly in the business of helping…
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Fundraisers come and fundraisers go but it seems like Cookie Dough Fundraising remains one of the best ways to raise money - no matter what size or type of group you have. But when is the best time to cookie dough fundraise? There are two schools of thought. So let's focus on the two main fundraising seasons. If you ask someone in the fundraising industry they will tell you the fundraising year is…
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