Choosing the Boy Scouts Fundraiser that Works Best For You

It may seem daunting, the idea that the Boy Scouts can’t just sell cookies like the Girl Scouts. This means you have to think of your own fundraiser. Fear not, though, because the good news is that there is a wealth of Boy Scouts fundraisers out there, and that means there’s bound to be one that will work well for you and your troop.

The size of your troop makes a big difference as to which the Boy Scouts fundraiser will work best for you. Small troops will do well with fundraisers that have low minimums and/or high profits (scratch cards are a good example); larger troops may do better with a set of products that have a higher minimum. Be sure to check with your fundraising consultant about all the requirements for each fundraiser you’re considering, as minimum orders and shipping charges can vary from fundraiser to fundraiser.

Choose something that works well for the people you’ll be selling to. It may sound fun to have a Boy Scouts fundraiser where the kids go out and sell candy, but if the people they’ll be selling to are mostly parents and grandparents, things may not turn out as well as you’d hoped. Things like tea and coffee work well for adults; save the candy for when you have a Boy Scouts fundraiser where the customers are likely to be in the younger generation.

Basically the main idea is to educate yourself about who your customers are and be realistic about what sort of Boy Scouts fundraiser would suit your troop. There is no one right answer – as long as you stay informed (ask your fundraising consultant if you have any questions) and take these basic things into consideration, you’ll have a Boy Scouts fundraiser that will actually make you excited about organizing the next one.

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Pizza Fundraising Cards

Wouldn’t you love to take a big slice out of your operating expenses?  Pizza Fundraising Cards can help you do just that. Cards entitle the holder to a free medium one-topping pizza when they purchase a large one topping. Depending on the pizza establishment, a one-topping medium pizza might sell for up to $12, giving the card a $240 Value! Good at thousands of locations, there are sure to be a ht with your supporters. Major chains including  Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and more participate in this program.

What You Should Know

Pizza Fundraising Cards are one of the most profitable fundraising programs we offer. Your profit is determined by the number of cards you sell. Take a look at the profit chart below to calculate your profit:

Profit and Cost

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# of Cards Cost Per Card FREE Cards Profit
75 min $3 0 $525
100 $3 20 $900
200 $3 50 $1,900
300 $3 75 $2,850
400 $3 100 $3,800
1000 $3 300 $10,000
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Journey of Faith Candle Fundraiser

Our Journey of Faith candle fundraiser is the perfect church fundraising idea for spiritual or faith-based groups looking to raise money with a high quality product. One of our most popular candle fundraisers, Journey of Faith, is easy to sell.  Each candle in the line has a different decorative label that highlighting a Bible verse. Church fundraisers report excellent results within their congregations and throughout their community. With the spiritual theme and appealing price point, the Journey of Faith candle fundraiser is a perfect fundraising idea for church youth groups and  faith-based schools.  You will receive free Journey of Faith candle fundraiser brochures to presell, so there is no upfront payment required.

What You Should Know

Candle fundraising is different than other fundraising programs. Easy Fundraising Ideas gives you a 50% profit on every candle you sell. The only additional charge you may incur is a $65 shipping fee if your group sells less than 150 candles.

Each candle sells for only $20 each.

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Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
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Dance scratch card

Dance scratch cards are a great gymnastics fundraising idea for dance groups and perfect for gymnastics teams too. Scratch card fundraisers work well for individuals as well as for larger groups.

What You Should Know

Here is an example of the coupon page you give to the people as a “Thank You” for participating. You can create a custom coupon handout with your town’s unique businesses.

As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 85%. There are, however, price breaks that can increase your profit percentage. The more cards you purchase the higher your profit potential for each card. The profits and profit percentages shown are based on successfully having all 50 dots scratched off on your scratch card.

 

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Cards Bought Cost Per Card Each Card Raises Your Profit $ Your Profit %
100 $5.00 $100.00 $9,500 95%
25 $7.00 $100.00 $2,325 93%
10 $10.00 $100.00 $900 90%
1 min. $15.00 $100.00 $85 85%
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Volleyball scratch cards

Are you tired of going back and forth looking for a volleyball fundraiser? The buck can stop, and be made, here with volleyball scratch cards. This fundraising idea is sure to net your team a big profit.

 

What You Should Know

Here is an example of the coupon page you give to the people as a “Thank You” for participating. You can create a custom coupon handout with your town’s unique businesses.

As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 85%. There are, however, price breaks that can increase your profit percentage. The more cards you purchase the higher your profit potential for each card. The profits and profit percentages shown are based on successfully having all 50 dots scratched off on your scratch card:

 

  • In-hand products
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Cards Bought Cost Per Card Each Card Raises Your Profit $ Your Profit %
100 $5.00 $100.00 $9,500 95%
25 $7.00 $100.00 $2,325 93%
10 $10.00 $100.00 $900 90%
1 min. $15.00 $100.00 $85 85%
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$10 Simple Snacks Fundraiser

Our new Simple Snacks Fundraiser offers 14 of today’s most popular munchies.  This amazing yet simple selection of premium quality snacks includes nuts, trail mix, popcorn, gummy bears, and sour gummy worms.  Combining the highest-selling snack items with a low price point creates a fundraiser that is sure to help you reach your fundraising goals. Our  Simple Snacks fundraiser has no upfront cost.  Let us know how many participants you have, and we’ll send 1 order-taker for each of them at no charge.

What You Should Know

Our Simple Snacks fundraiser offers 50% profit on every item. You sell each snack bag for $20 so that is $10 profit on every item! This is an easy fundraising idea for all types of groups, whether you have 5 sellers or 500.

If you sell less than 150 bags of snacks, there is a $65 shipping fee. Orders of 150 or more bags of snacks will qualify you for FREE shipping.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping
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Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
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Hockey scratch cards

The expenses associated with being on a hockey team can make you feel like you are up against the boards. One one the fastest way to get out of that tight financial spot is with hockey scratch cards.  If you are looking for hockey fundraising ideas, scratch cards are a find!

What You Should Know

Here is an example of the coupon page you give to the people as a “Thank You” for participating. You can create a custom coupon handout with your town’s unique businesses.

As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 85%. There are, however, price breaks that can increase your profit percentage. The more cards you purchase the higher your profit potential for each card. The profits and profit percentages shown are based on successfully having all 50 dots scratched off on your scratch card:

 

  • In-hand products
  • Free shipping
  • Start in under a minute
Cards Bought Cost Per Card Each Card Raises Your Profit $ Your Profit %
100 $5.00 $100.00 $9,500 95%
25 $7.00 $100.00 $2,325 93%
10 $10.00 $100.00 $900 90%
1 min. $15.00 $100.00 $85 85%
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School Fundraiser

School Fundraising Made Easy

If you feel that selecting the best school fundraising idea is a daunting task, don’t worry! Since it seems the gap between school budgets and funding required for extracurricular programs is getting larger every year, the need for profitable school fundraisers is growing.

Sports Fundaising Ideas

Sports Fundraising Ideas That Win

Sports fundraising goes hand-in-hand with playing sports. Whether you are a basketball, football, soccer, or cheerleading organization, we have fundraisers that will score big money for your team.

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Use Famous Eagle Scouts As Fundraising Motivators

Eagle Scout

Boy Scout Fundraisers usually work well because of the quality of the scouts and the leaders who volunteer. But if you need to motivate your scouts before your scout fundraiser starts then you might want to tell them all about the great men who predated them and became Eagle Scouts. A common definition for an Read More »

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Best Girls Scout Fundraising Ideas

Believe it or not, Girl Scout cookies can actually be found in the dictionary. This is what the dictionary calls it: A Girl Scout cookie is one of several varieties of cookie. They were sold on neighborhood tours by Girl Scouts of the USA as a fundraiser for their organization. Cookies have become a worldwide Read More »

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When your troop starts looking for a new fundraiser to try, tell them all about the best new program available: Dinner and a Movie Card. Dinner and a movie cards are sold just like pizza cards. Your group purchases the cards upfront and sells each one for $10, keeping the profits. Unlike the pizza cards, Read More »

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There is a season for everything, including different fundraisers. Each fundraising has a specific time when it is at its peak. Timing is everything, and when you find the right timing for your next boy scout fundraiser it is sure to be a success. Fall: There are virtually no limits on the types of fundraisers Read More »

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cub scout fundraiser

Oh, the Girl Scouts and Brownie troops have it so easy – they have a magic fundraiser already built into their national program. Girl Scout Cookies are such a staple of successful fundraising that you may be worried about how your little Cub Scouts can compete with something like that. But actually, Cub Scout fundraisers Read More »

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It may seem daunting, the idea that the Boy Scouts can’t just sell cookies like the Girl Scouts. This means you have to think of your own fundraiser. Fear not, though, because the good news is that there is a wealth of Boy Scouts fundraisers out there, and that means there’s bound to be one Read More »

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Wow, the Girl Scouts have it easy, don’t they? Their fundraiser is already built into the national program, and Girl Scout Cookies are such a phenomenal perennial success that it’s easy to feel like the Boy Scouts have a harder mountain to climb. But Boy Scouts fundraisers can be just as fun and successful – Read More »

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Boy Scouts Fundraiser

Working with kids can be a challenge, especially if you’re trying to get them organized for a common goal that some of them may not completely understand. When you have a Boy Scouts fundraiser to do, it can be difficult to get everyone on the same page and working in the right direction, but doing Read More »

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Is your troop looking for something new for your next boy scout fundraiser? How do you decide what will work for your group? There are a few things to consider when choosing the next fundraiser. Troop size: There are lots of programs out there made for various sized-groups. If you have just a few boys Read More »

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“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” Though we might not be able to help much with being clean or brave, we can certainly help out a scout who is looking for ways to be thrifty. Doing fundraising throughout the year can help your boy scouts Read More »

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