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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, band fundraisers are a lot of work! One of the biggest decisions is often deciding what type of fundraiser to do. We have included several popular commercial fund raising ideas below to help with your task. If you don't find an idea that appeals to you, check out our complete product and do-it-yourself fund raising ideas indexes for a great selection of fund raisers for your band. |
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Great School Band Fundraiser Ideas
ScratchCard.com - America's most profitable school band fundraiser product just became even more profitable! Now pay as little as $10 per card - you won't see that anywhere else! Don't wait, call now to get your free kit and gift raising up to $100. 1-866-385-1128
The Frontrunner Fundraising system combines email, text and voice to invite band supporters to an online fundraising store where they can browse and purchase a variety of items or simply donate cash. Inviting your social network to support your fundraiser was never this easy, safe, and effective.
JustForFundraising - We have teamed up with two movie studios, Universal Studios and Columbia Tri-Star Entertainment, to create a new and unique fundraising program that requires no up-front costs and no inventory. Your band supporters receive a popular DVD movie and an annual magazine subscription for their donation. (610-762-8461)
"Love That Smell" Candles - Risk free premium quality fundraising candles comparable to America's most popular slow burning, super fragrant gift shop candles! Free shipping bonus with just 192 candles, order brochures!! Sample kits. Return all unsold candles. No money up-front. Toll free 866-379-8493. Great for school band fundraisers!
Flower Power Fundraising - Earn 50% profit selling guaranteed to bloom plants & bulbs! All orders are shipped free and we provide a no hassles refund policy. We'll send you everything your band needs to succeed including free sales kits, detailed instructions and expert staff members to answer all your fundraising questions.
Fridge Frame - If you are looking for a band fundraising partner that will help you drive sales and make everybody's responsibility a little easier, than Fridge Frame is the fundraiser for you! People buy this product because it is easy to show and display.
Cookiedough.com - Enjoy a hassle-free fundraising experience with the hottest product on the market ... cookie dough! Cookiedough.com matches school bands and other fundraising groups with experienced, local distributors, thus, providing unmatched service! Visit our website or call 641-923-0917 today!
Sherwood Forest Farms - We are proud to offer the 'Profit With Evergreens' fund raising program to school bands and other non-profit organizations across the United States. (800-767-7778)
EZFund.com - 50% profit & up for your school band - lollipops, $1.00 chocolate bars & Smencils - satisfaction guaranteed! Gourmet cookie dough, cheesecakes, pretzels & brochures ranging from candles & cappuccino to Butterfly Garden seeds! Call (800) 991-8779!
Celebrating Home Fundraising offers American made wax and soy candles, and gourmet foods. 50% profit opportunity, free brochures and prize program. Options for presorting and home delivery are available. School bands choose your own selling prices! (888-209-0613)
Types of School Band Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your band orders an inventory of fundraising products to be sold by your volunteers. The product is provided to your volunteers who sell the product, deliver it, and collect payment, usually in one trip. Some fund raising companies allow time for you to sell the products before requiring payment while others, especially those providing custom products, will require payment in advance of your fund raiser.
Order Taker Fundraiser
Also called pre-sales, brochure sales or catalog sales. Your band volunteers are each provided a fundraising brochure to show potential supporters and an order form. If your group is selling a single item, volunteers may also have a sample to show. Supporters select products from the brochure and records the order on the order form. Once your members are done, all order forms are tallied and sent to the fund raising company which ships the products to the contact person for your group fund raiser. Your members and volunteers then deliver the products to your supporters. Depending on your choice, your group can collect funds from their supporters when the order is collected or upon product delivery.
On-line Fundraiser
On-line fundraising is generally handled in one of two ways. In the first, the fund raising company your band is working with will create a personalized website for your group. You encourage supporters to purchase products or services from that site and you receive a percentage of sales. The second way is to have a coded link on your organizations website that will take the visitor to a personalized page on the company's site. Again, you encourage supporters to make purchases through the coded link and your group receives a percentage of the sales. Your fund raiser could be for a specific time frame or, depending on the program, may be an ongoing throughout the year.
Special Event Fundraiser
Special event fundraising varies significantly. Your band may work with a fund raising that conducts the entire event or they may sell the material, supplies and/or script for your group to produce the event yourselves. Regardless, your group will most likely at a minimum be responsible for securing the facilities, advertising, and selling tickets for the fund raiser. Another alternative is a complete do-it-yourself fundraiser that your group comprises from scratch. You normally think of dinners, plays, car washes, raffles, and auctions in this category but there are lots more to consider.
Where can you find the best fundraising products and services? We've listed several fund raising companies above who have years of experience working with bands just like yours. If you don't see one on this page, please make sure you review our complete selection of fundraising products and services and extensive selection of do-it-yourselfers. One of them will be perfect for your next fund-raiser!
Your School Band And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your band and the company you choose as a fund raising partner have a clear understanding of each other’s expectations. Verify financial and product information with the company prior to entering into any agreement or purchasing any products for your fundraiser.
2. If you experience a problem during your school band fund raiser, discuss it with the company quickly. Most will do their best to reach an accommodation so that you have a win-win situation wherein you both make money. The fund raising companies want you to be happy about your association with them so that you will patronize them again and recommend them to other organizations for their fundraisers.
3. The more your band is able to do on your own and without any special requirements, the more fund-raising profit you should expect. If your group requests extra prizes or unusual considerations, you must be prepared to sacrifice some profit.