Cheerleading is more popular than ever, but with the rising costs of participating in this expensive sport, a lot of squads are really feeling the financial pinch. Fundraisers for cheerleaders are becoming more and more of a fact of life for squads where the school simply cannot provide the funds required for cheerleading to stay afloat. If you are in charge of organizing cheerleader fundraisers, this is a great opportunity for you to make sure that those much-needed funds finally start coming in, but of course, you want to choose fundraising ideas that will be the most effective for your squad.
Candy bar fundraisers may seem boring and over-done, but there’s a reason these cheerleader fundraising ideas are still so popular: they work consistently well. People love chocolate, there’s no way around that, and you may as well take advantage of the situation and go with a sure-fire winner. If you can get permission for the squad to do their fundraising at pep rallies and lunch periods, these sorts of student-oriented fundraisers for cheerleaders can be a real hit and bring in a large amount of profit.
Scratch cards can also be effective fundraisers for cheerleaders, and they work particularly well with small groups. These high-profit fundraisers for cheerleaders can yield up to 90% profit on your investment, and the cards are so easy to carry around that the kids can do their fundraisers for cheerleaders anywhere and everywhere the opportunity presents itself. Scratch cards also work well because they are a direct-sale fundraiser that doesn’t require much logistical organization.
These are just samples of the many fundraisers for cheerleaders out there – if you want to see a full range of ideas, check out our fundraisers for cheerleaders pages and start to get excited about all the fantastic fundraisers for cheerleaders that are out there for you. The possibilities are really endless!
Original One Dollar Bars are PEANUT FREE and the largest fundraiser candy bars. Besides being the largest candy bar the One Dollar Bars are only sold through fundraising and are not sold in discount retail stores or vending machines at discounted prices. With only a one case minimum, this chocolate fundraising product is perfect for small groups.
What You Should Know
Candy fundraising profits are determined based on the number of cases of candy that you sell. The more cases you purchase the lower your cost per case. Below you can take a look at profit charts for each of the two available variety packs:
Nothing is sweeter than hugs and kisses. Except when they are formed into a lollipop! Lip Shaped Lollipops make it easy for supporters to share the love of your cause. The fun shape and yummy flavors will bring in a bushel, and a peck, of profits. There is only a 1 case minimum and you will make a 50% profit on every lollipop you sell.
What You Should Know
Yummy Lips, Lip Shaped Lollipops offer the same profit regardless of the number of cases that you purchase. Sell the lollipops for two times the cost of the lollipops. Meaning, you will double your investment no matter how many cases you purchase. Here is a quick profit chart for you to review:
Our Yummy Heart Lollipops virtually sell themselves leading up to Valentine’s Day. But they are also appropriate any time you want to show your supporters love. There’s a 1 case minimum, shipping is free and you will make 50% profit on each Yummy Heart Fundraising Lollipop sold. Each case comes with 640 Yummy Heart Lollipops.
What You Should Know
Yummy Heart Lollipops are the same as all of our other lollipop fundraisers. You will make the same profit no matter how many cases of lollipops you purchase or sell. Sell the lollipops for twice what you pay for them. In other words, you will always double your investment. Here is a quick profit chart for you to review:
You will increase your lollipop sales during the holiday season with these great Christmas Lollipops. They are packaged in cases of 640 fundraising lollipops. Inside the case are 8 packages with each package containing 80 lollipops. You will make 50% profit selling just one case. And shipping is free
What You Should Know
Christmas Lollipops and all of our lollipop fundraisers offer the same profit regardless of the number of cases that you purchase. You will sell the lollipops for two times the cost of the lollipops. In other words, you will double your investment no matter how many cases you purchase. Here is a quick profit chart for you to review:
Seasonal sellers – using a fundraising catalog – are another great option to explore. We provide each of your participants with an extensive fund raiser catalog that includes seasonally specific gift items. You get people to shop in your fundraising catalog for gift items they would purchase elsewhere.
What You Should Know
How much profit will you make on your Catalog Fundraiser?
You can make up to 50% profit with the Season Seller brochure fundraiser. Your actual profit depends on how many items you sell. Take a look at the profit chart below to see what kind of profits you will get depending on your final sale.
Baseball scratch cards are one of our most profitable baseball fundraisers. With eye-catching graphics and a simple premise, this fundraiser serves up a money-making shut out. We will imprint your team name at no additional cost and each card can make up to 90% 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 also create a custom coupon handout with your town’s unique businesses.
The lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 70%. However, the more cards you purchase the higher your profit potential for each card, due to volume price breaks. The profits and profit percentages shown are based on successfully having all 50 dots scratched off on your scratch card.
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