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Knights of Columbus Fund Raising

Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, Knights of Columbus fundraisers are a lot of work! One of the biggest decisions is often deciding what type of fundraiser to do. Fundraisers by other Knights of Columbus Lodges include peanut sales, video race nights, bake-offs, coat checks, car smashes, hairy leg contests, movie parties, parking cars, raffles, auctions, weigh & pays, and thons. We have also 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge.

Great Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Ideas

Wesleyan Thespians - Mystery dinner kits. Can Knights of Columbus 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 church or organization. (e-mail

The Discount Card - Up to 80% profit for your Knights of Columbus Lodge. Card features 12 to 15 businesses in your town which offer discounts on products and services to cardholders in your local area. Great Fundraiser! (888-293-9290)

A Night At The Races - Your Knights of Columbus Lodge can re-create the atmosphere of being at the race track. Rental includes horse races on video or 16mm motion picture films, official race track programs, wagering tickets, daily doubles, play money & more. (800-252-7373)

Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program is a profitable and easy way to raise money for things you need. Plus, the more pizza kits you sell, the more profit you earn per item from $5 to $7 for every kit sold! Ask us about special offers that may apply to Knights of Columbus fundraisers! Call us today 1-888-4-LC-KITS (1-888-452-5487).

ScratchCard.com - One of America's most profitable Knights of Columbus fundraising products! Small donation amounts plus great coupon offers for your supporters. Don't wait, call now to get your free kit at 1-866-385-1128.

The Diamond Card (since 1987) is a community discount card that makes everybody happy. Profits up to 90% or more! [Compare that to 40% or 50%] Two fundraising programs to choose from: "We Do It," [larger groups] and "You Do It." [smaller groups] Cards are easy to sell, because people want to save money at restaurants and stores. Next year, your people will be asking you when the new card will appear! Easy re-sale! We now have Knights of Columbus  clients like you with us for 20 years in a row! See our website for more fundraising info, or call (800-309-3532)

JustFundraising.com - Best selling Knights of Columbus order-takers! - No money up front fundraising! Everything from gift-wrap to first-aid kits, nuts and snacks, holiday shoppers, frozen cookie dough and pizza, flowers, aromatherapy products and…Earn up to 55% fund raising profit! Free fundraising brochures! Free shipping! Get a free sample kit – toll free (1-888-440-4114)

Skratchers - Make 90% profit in record time, hassle-free! America's #1 scratch card program. Best coupons for your Knights of Columbus donors - Pizza Hut, Subway, JC Penney, Jiffy Lube, Blimpie, etc. Free incentive prizes from Blockbuster & McDonald's. Make your next fundraiser your best ever! Awarded most dynamic & interactive fundraising website! (888-800-9506) 

FundraisingIdeas.com – Proven fundraising ideas to help you reach your Knights of Columbus 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.

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 Knights of Columbus fundraising goals! Visit our website to get your free fundraising kit. (800-678-2673)

And Many, Many More Knights of Columbus Fundraising Ideas >>>>

Types of Knights of Columbus Fundraisers

Direct Sales Fundraiser

Your Knights of Columbus Lodge 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge 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 Knights of Columbus Lodges 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge And The Fundraising Company

1.  The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Knights of Columbus Lodge 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 Knights of Columbus 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 Knights of Columbus Lodge 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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