Great Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser Ideas

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Entertainment Publications, Inc.- No upfront cost means there’s no risk to you. Each Entertainment book is packed with $1000s in money-saving coupons, so they’re easy to sell. Your Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter can earn up to 50% profit! Request your info kit!

Leave Your Mark - Bricks with personalized bronze plaques. Pave your way to fundraising profits with our high quality, uniquely designed concrete brick/paver which holds a bronze commemorative plaque. Generate needed funds and support by selling sponsorships to your Big Brothers Big Sisters supporters. (800-589-9869)

Beary Thoughtful, LLC. - Beary Thoughtful Bears promote the appreciation of family, the community, and a salute to our military that make great gifts for any occasion. We also design 9" Custom Teddy Bears that are excellent fundraisers for Big Brother Big Sisters, schools, sport leagues, and other organizations. (866-842-3277)

CAFECOSA - Fair Trade & Rainforest Alliance certified gourmet coffee, chocolate covered espresso beans and coffee flower honey from Costa Rica's premier coffee growing region, Tarrazu. No up front cost, low minimum, free shipping, custom labels available. 55% profit for your Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser! US company -- toll free 877-369-7653.

Christmas Forest Wreaths offers both EZ Plan and Bulk Plan  for your successful Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraising project.  We take pride in our superior craftsmanship & personal, efficient service. Serving you since 1976. Your free display wreath is available in October. Email us now for a free online information packet. (888-235-2142)

H&GP Fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters offers free presorting! Home delivery service is also available.  Newly designed containers offer both wax and soy candles, in colors and scents perfect for Spring/Summer 2008! A gourmet food brochure is also available.  Choose your own selling prices!  Free shipping!  (888-209-0613)

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Types of Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraisers

Direct Sales Fundraiser

Your Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapters 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter And The Fundraising Company

1.  The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter 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. 

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