Great Head Start Fundraiser Ideas

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 schools, sport leagues, Head Start programs, and other organizations. (866-842-3277)

Display My Art program enables schools and organizations around the country to raise money for their important needs while building students’ self-esteem and inspiring their creative abilities. Showcasing each student’s art work on our products demonstrates to them that their work is worthy of being transformed into a permanent keepsake. Families can have their child's work transferred onto selected products making treasured gifts that everyone can wear, share and display. Products are personalized at no additional cost and every artist will receive a free magnet displaying his/her drawing. A great head start fundraiser!

QSP- We have helped thousands of Head Start programs raise over $2 billion.  Let our world-class sales force and broad line of candy products help you reach your fundraising goals! Visit our website to get your free fundraising kit. (800-678-2673)

FundraisingIdeas.com – Proven head start fundraising ideas to help you reach your fundraiser goals and objectives with fundraising strategies & advice and a variety of fundraising tips as well as reviews on the most popular fundraising products. An excellent resource for first time and seasoned fundraisers.

Wesleyan Thespians - Mystery dinner kits. Can fund raisers be fun raisers?? Absolutely!! Wesleyan Thespian Mystery Dinner Kits include scripts, clues, solutions and detailed instructions on how to present mystery dinner performances which we would like to share with your Head Start program or organization. (e-mail) 

JustFundraising.com - Sweeet deals! - Candy and lollipops have always been sure Head Start program money-makers. With interested buyers everywhere, you'll make quicker sales & more fund-raiser profit! M&Ms, Hershey's, 24 popular flavors. Earn up to 57% profit! Free shipping! Get a free sample kit - toll free (1-888-440-4114)

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FundraisingIdeas.com – Proven fundraising ideas to help you reach your head start fundraiser goals and objectives with fundraising strategies & advice and a variety of fundraising tips as well as reviews on the most popular fundraising products. An excellent resource for first time and seasoned fundraisers.

eFundraisingOnline.com - Raise money quickly and easily with no door-to-door, no fees, and no inventory. Invite supporters across the nation to shop on your online head start fundraising store for magazines, cookie dough, flower bulbs, jewelry and more. Visit www.efundraisingonline.com or call 1-888-561-8388 to get started today!

QSP- We have helped thousands of groups raise over $2 billion.  Let our world-class sales force and broad line of products help you reach your head start fundraising goals! Visit our website to get your free fundraising kit. (800-678-2673)

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Types of Head Start Fundraisers

Direct Sales Fundraiser

Your Head Start program 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 Head Start program 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 Head Start program 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 Head Start program 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 Head Start programs 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 Head Start Program And The Fundraising Company

1.  The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Head Start program 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 Head Start program 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 Head Start program 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.