Direct and Pre-sell Fundraisers

direct and pre-sell fundraisers

When I think about fundraisers, my mind immediately remembers buying chocolate bars or filling out a form with my choices for wrapping paper, snacks, or cookies. I and many others pull up these images because they represent the two main modes of product-based fundraising, Direct Sell and Pre-Sell Fundraisers.

So, what’s the difference between Direct Sell and Pre-Sell Fundraisers?

Direct sell fundraisers are the most straightforward method. Your group purchases products at a wholesale price and sells them at a retail price.  This method’s benefit is the profit is yours to keep, and the earnings are in-hand immediately. Direct sell products have a low price and are usually an easy sell. In this style of fundraising, you pay for the products up-front. The downside is if you don’t sell all the product, it is yours to keep. There are no refunds or returns. Also, because the price per item is low, if you need to raise a lot of money, you have to sell many items.

Pre-sell fundraisers are also known as no upfront costs fundraisers. Your sales team is equipped with colorful brochures that describe the items being offered. Supporters choose what they like, place their order and pay, all in one transaction. Once all the customer orders and payments are collected, your fundraisers’ organizing team will place a bulk order from the fundraising company and pay with the funds you’ve collected. The benefit of a pre-sell fundraiser is the products have higher price points, which means higher earnings. However, there are more steps to execute. Planning, organization, and timing are crucial to pre-sell fundraising success.

If you have more questions about which style is right for your team, please call us to discuss at 888-874-8383. Our fundraising consultants are happy to guide you to the right program for you.

coffee and tea fundraiser

The popularity of coffee is undeniable. What was once just a morning ritual has become an all-day affair. Take advantage of this demand with a coffee fundraiser. Give your supporters their caffeine fix and perk up your profits.  You will sell 10 oz bags of freshly ground coffee for $20 each. There are seven great flavors along with a gift coffee tin. Even though there is no off-season for drinking coffee, coffee and tea seem to sell more easily in fall and winter.

What You Should Know

Tea and Coffee fundraisers are very similar to candle fundraisers. You will make a specific profit percentage on every item you sell. For tea and coffee fundraisers you make 50% profit, or $10.00 each.

If you sell less than 150 bags, though, there is a $65 shipping fee. Orders of 150 or more bags of coffee or tea will qualify you for free shipping.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
candle fundraiser success

A Earth Candle* fundraiser by Heritage Candles is a great way to raise money and be kind to our planet. Your group will offer a terrific selection of candles in the most popular scents. There is upfront cost and you make 50% profit on every Earth candle you sell. You can even qualify for free shipping. We provide free brochures for each member of your group and all the materials you need to have a successful Earth candle fundraiser.

What You Should Know

Candle fundraising is different than other fundraising programs. Easy Fundraising Ideas gives you 50% profit on each and 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  $20 each.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No

We have Flower Bulb programs specifically for spring and another for fall so you can hold a flower fundraiser any time of year. Flower fundraisers are practical and ecologically sensitive. We offer a great selection of bulbs, a high-profit potential, free brochures and order forms and the ability to qualify for free shipping.

What You Should Know

Fundraising Flower Bulbs are like candle fundraisers. Your profit percentage is not affected by the number of orders you take. You get 50% profit or half the selling price for every item you sell. That means smaller groups make the same profits for selling flowers as larger groups.

If you sell less than 150 fundraising flower bulbs, though, there is a $65 shipping fee which will affect your total profit. Orders of 150 or more flower bulb orders will qualify for free shipping.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Gourmet Cookie dough tub fundraiser has long been one of the bestselling fundraising products. Everyone loves freshly baked gourmet cookie dough!  As times have changed supporters have come to prefer frozen cookie dough that is already formed into perfectly sized cookies over a gourmet cookie dough tub fundraiser.  There is no longer a need to thaw a cookie dough tub fundraiser before baking.  Our popular Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Tub Fundraiser comes with 36-40 frozen cookies.  These cookies go directly from the freezer into the oven and in 10-15 minutes you can enjoy freshly baked cookies.  No need to plan ahead to thaw a large cookie dough tub!  Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Tub Fundraiser has become the most popular fundraising program because of the retail selling price. We offer 6 of the most popular cookie dough flavors.  Instead of a cookie dough tub fundraiser you can offer your supporters Mrs Fields Cookie Dough for only $25 each. We offer 50% profit and free shipping for orders over 400 boxes.  Best of all there is no cost to get started.

What You Should Know

There is no money needed upfront for this cookie dough fundraiser. We provide free brochures, order forms and cash collection envelops. You pay us after you sell your Gourmet Cookie tubs when you place your order. The money you’ve collected can pay for your order.

When you place your order, Easy Fundraising Ideas will calculate the cost of your order based on the number of boxes sold less any freight charges incurred for orders under 400 boxes.  Once the freight cost is covered, the rest is your profit to keep!

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (for orders over 400 items)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
401 plus 50% YES
1 to 400 50% No
$10 Popcorn Fundraiser

Blow the lid off your fundraising efforts with our Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser. Offer your supporters gourmet bags of popcorn that come in eight scrumptious flavors.  This popcorn is gluten-free, MSG-free, and made with Non-GMO corn. Your group will make a 50% profit and can even qualify for free shipping.

What You Should Know

There is no money upfront required to start this popcorn fundraiser. We provide free brochures, order forms, and cash collection envelopes. You pay us after you sell the popcorn. This way you can use the money you collect to pay for your order.

When you place your order, Easy Fundraising Ideas will calculate the cost of your order based on the profit percentage you earned. You will pay us that amount of money and keep your profit.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
Money scratch cards

Our Money Scratch Cards are the top-selling of our fundraising scratch cards because it clearly indicates you are raising money. The neutral, and direct message, makes them appropriate for any type of fundraising group. Scratch card fundraising is one of the highest profit fundraisers available. Each card raises $100.

What You Should Know

Here is an example of the coupon page you can make and 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:

Profit and Cost

 

  • 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%
mrs fields cookie dough fundraiser

We are excited to introduce our NEW Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser!  Your group will earn 50% profit selling Mrs Fields Cookie Dough.

Mrs Fields Cookies have long been one of the most beloved cookie brands in the world.  Known for its delicious, fresh-baked cookies and commitment to quality ingredients a Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser is sure to delight your supporters and raise the much needed funds to exceed your fundraising goals.

We have chosen 6 of the most popular flavors of Mrs Fields Cookie Dough; Semi Sweet Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Carmel Apple Crunch, Snickerdoodle, and Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin delivered frozen in perfectly portioned cookies.  Your supporters will love the Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser easy break and bake.  No need for thawing, simply place the cookies directly from the freezer into the oven and in 15 minutes your freshly baked cookies are ready!

Your Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser is easy to start with no upfront cost.  Simply complete our easy sign up form.  We will send your free brochures and Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser order form.  We suggest a two week selling period.  Once your Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser sale is complete, tally your orders using our easy online order entry form or you can call us with your bulk order.

Your group will earn 50% profit on every box you sell for your Mrs Fields Cookie Dough Fundraiser!

What You Should Know

There is no money needed upfront for this cookie dough fundraiser.  Your group earns 50%!  We provide free brochures, order forms and cash collection envelops. You pay us after you sell your Mrs Fields Cookie Dough when you place your order. The money you’ve collected can pay for your order.

When you place your order, Easy Fundraising Ideas will calculate the cost of your order based on the number of tubs sold less any freight charges incurred for orders under 400 boxes.  Once the freight cost is covered, the rest is your profit to keep!

Profit and Cost

  • No Upfront Cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (for orders over 400 items)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
401 plus 50% YES
1 to 400 50% No

Pizza Fundraiser Show Profit

Launch a pizza fundraiser and take a bite out of your expenses!   Earn 50% profit selling a delicious variety of pizzas.  Our frozen pizza fundraiser is the newest of our fundraising ideas.  Everyone loves pizza!  We offer 3 of the most popular french bread pizzas.  We have an awesome selection that all your supporters will love!  We offer 50% profit and free shipping for orders over 150 items. Best of all there is no cost to get started.

 

What You Should Know

There is no money needed upfront for this frozen pizza fundraiser.  We provide free brochures, order forms and cash collection envelops. You pay us after you sell your pizzas when you place your order. The money you’ve collected will pay for your order.

When you place your order, Easy Fundraising Ideas will calculate the cost of your order based on the number of pizzas sold less a $65.00 freight charge for orders under 150 pizzas.  Once the freight cost is covered, the rest is your profit to keep!

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (for orders over 150 items)
  • Start in under a minute

 

 

Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
Snackin' in the USA Fundraiser

The Snackin in the USA fundraiser gives you 20 mouth-watering treats to choose from. All products are made from premium quality nuts and candies. It costs absolutely nothing to get started. Simply 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

Snackin in the USA is a fantastic fundraising program. Easy Fundraising Ideas give you a 50% profit on each and every snack you sell. The only additional charge is a $65 shipping fee if your group sells less than 150 snacks.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No

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