Friday, 11. December 2009
Meat fundraisers are considered a premium fundraising item as they tend to be more expensive than your regular candy and popcorn fundraisers. A package of premium steaks can cost $60 or more and even the minimum order tends to be in the $30 range. The variety of meats offered can include: pork chops, gourmet hamburgers/franks, or even venison!
Make sure you look into different companies as the profit percentages can vary quite a bit. Doing preliminary research beforehand can save you tons of headache and money in the long run.
The meat fundraiser products are perishable so you usually don’t have to worry about delivery. Companies often handle the logistics and delivery. Products are shipped in coolers packed in dry ice so they don’t get spoiled.
To make things even easier for you, companies often take orders straight from their websites. All you have to do is point your patrons to the correct webpage with the right account# (different companies have different systems so they can explain this to you in greater detail), and they will handle it from there. Even if you take pre-orders via hand-written forms, most companies drop ship the products straight to the clients as if they ordered from the site.
Beef jerky is another great meat selling alternative as you can sell them as if they were candy pouches, but with the added convenience of being able to sell them wherever you are and whenever you want.
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Friday, 11. December 2009
Flower fundraisers are effective because unlike food or coupon items, they last for a much longer time and provide the added benefit of beautifying its surroundings. With flower fundraisers depending on which company or nursery you decide to go to, you should expect a gross profit of between 40-60%, depending on your flower choice and number of flowers sold.
The most important things to look for when searching for a company is 1) best profit system 2) easiest system of selling 3) lead time in ordering and having the flowers(bulbs) delivered. You should also make sure that the company that you order from is reputable, as having dying plants or unattractive plants cause for a lose-lose situation. You don’t want to be stuck with lots of plants that people do not want to buy.
The amount that your group can make is entirely dependent on how many customers they can reach. You can either go door to door in your neighborhood (safety comes first: make sure minors are accompanied by an adult), or stake a high traffic location and take orders from there.
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Friday, 11. December 2009
Popcorn fundraisers are very popular for a lot of reasons. 1) They are easy to handle and light weight 2) Non-perishable 3) Long Shelf Life 4) A popular snack for any age group 5) Time-tested
These days (year 2010+), it is very easy finding gourmet popcorn of all varieties. Some of the more popular flavors include popped popcorn dipped in caramel, cheese, chocolate or some other flavor packed into a decorative package. Recently however, microwavable popcorn has become more and more popular.
Be sure to research into different popcorn companies as they offer different incentives and programs. Bottom line, you should expect to make 40% – 60% profit from your sales.
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Friday, 11. December 2009
Scratch card fund raising is a really easy and highly profitable fundraiser. All different types of groups (youth groups, bands, sports teams, etc.) use this fundraiser and are successful every time.
Basis of the fundraiser: “Scratch cards are an easy way to ask for donations. Supporters scratch your personalized fundraising card, give a small donation up to $3.00, and receive a small gift in return for their donation. Raise $100 per card!”
Different fundraising companies offer different programs, so search around before deciding on what is the best fit for your company. The maximum donation about varies from $3.00 to $5.00 and prizes range from a small gift (silicone bracelet) to a discount sheet full of coupons.
This type of fundraiser can also be used as an “add on” to a different fundraiser. The small donation amount encourages donors to participate!
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Friday, 11. December 2009
A very personal type of fundraiser would be to sell homemade stationery and greeting cards. This raises both school and community spirit as well as money at the same time!
These type of fundraisers are most common throughout the holidays (Valentines Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannakuh, etc.) They are also rather simple to organize without the need of a lot of advance planning.
The greatest part of this fundraiser is how great both sides of the fundraiser feel from the sale of custom and homemade stationery. Buyers feel like they’re buying a quality product that took both time and effort to make, and sellers have a great time making them.
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