There are many types of fundraisers. No matter what type of fundraiser you and your group choose to start, there is one question that you must ask – how much will this cost?
In fact, that is usually the most important factor when choosing a fundraiser – you need to choose a fundraiser that reflects your financial status as it stands, with the knowledge that it will surely improve!
The cost of fundraising will always involve time and effort, but the amount of money your group spends is up to you.
Money to Spend:
You have to spend money to make money. If your group can operate under this philosophy then you are ready to invest in a Direct Sale fundraiser. A Direct Sale fundraiser is defined by the fact that you have the product on-hand to give to customers when they pay. Examples of this include candy, lollipop, and discount card fund raisers.
You are often required to pay for the products up-front in order to receive them, and you sell them once they arrive. Your profit is determined by the amount you order. The more you buy the more profit you will make. In most cases, as you buy more cases, your price per case decreases – which brings even more profit!
No Money:
Many times groups have no money – which is exactly why they need to start a fundraiser. There are plenty of fundraisers that offer no up-front cost. Most fundraisers like this fall into the category of Pre-Sell. Unlike a Direct Sale fundraiser, you do not have the product with you as you sell.
When you have no money to spend on a fundraiser, your best bet is to do a brochure fundraiser. You request enough brochures for your group which features different products for customers to purchase. After the fundraiser is over you simply turn in a portion of your profits to pay for the products. Your group keeps the other part of the profits, and the fundraiser is complete! Fundraising is possible no matter your financial circumstance.
After you’ve asked yourself what the cost of fundraising will be, you just have to decide which product you will sell – and you’re well on your way to making money for your group!
If your softball team is looking for a fast way to pitch in for high profits, softball scratch cards are the way to go. Each of the fundraising scratchcards will raise $100 each. That can go along way towards paying for tournament fees, uniforms, and other items softball fundraisers are held for.
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.
As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 70%. 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:
The Original One Dollar Chocolate Candy Bars come in two different variety packs. These are our best selling candy bar fundraisers. They offer the largest one dollar fundraising candy bar that is manufactured in a peanut-free facility.
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. For more details, take a look at profit charts for each of the available variety packs:
Once students reach high school, fundraising becomes much more specific. That’s why scratch cards are perfect high school fundraising tools. The fundraising scratch cards can raise a lot of money at a very small cost. The minimum order is only one card. Plus, the cards are custom imprinted with high school group name at no additional charge.
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.
As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 70%. 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:
Be your own barista with a coffee backpack fundraiser. Instead of pre selling coffee, order backpacks filled with 52 packets of assorted flavored coffee. It’s a double shot of goodness because sellers keep the backpacks as prizes. Sell each coffee packet, which makes a full pot of coffee, for $1 each. You can purchase as little as one case, containing 9 backpacks.
What You Should Know
Coffee fundraising profits are determined based on the number of cases of coffee that you sell. The more cases you purchase the lower your cost per case. Take a look at the profit chart below for more details:
Get your team revved up and ready to lick the competition with Sports Lollipops. Put other boring fundraisers on the bench. Throw these products into your fundraising line-up and score sweet savings. If we do not have your particular sport check out our selection of other fundraiser suckers that are great pinch hitters.
What You Should Know
You will make a 50% profit when you sell our Sports Lollipops no matter how many cases you purchase. Sell the lollipops for two times the cost of the lollipops. Here is a quick profit chart for you to review:
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