Great Special Olympics 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 order taker fundraisers for Special Olympics teams, schools, sport leagues, and other organizations. (866-842-3277)

JustFundraising.com - Make 90% profit in record time! America's #1 scratch card. Best coupons for your Canadian donors - Pizza Hut, Subway, JC Penney...free incentive prizes: Blockbuster & McDonald's. Up to 90% Special Olympics fund raising profit! Free shipping! Free name & logo your cards- Get a free sample kit – toll free (1-888-440-4114)

JustForFundraising – Our premium baking mixes are being produced in a peanut-free facility, made with all-natural ingredients and packaged in re-sealable plastic tubs. Just add egg and butter to make these tasty treats! No refrigeration required until you mix it up. That means you can store the mix in the pantry for up to a full year! A variety of nine baking mixes, (including Mississippi Muddle Brownies and Funnel Cake); three flavors of no-bake cheesecakes (original, chocolate and strawberry) and up to 50% profit make this Special Olympics fundraiser the best we have ever seen.

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 Special Olympics team needs to succeed including free sales kits, detailed instructions and expert staff members to answer all your fundraising questions.

29scents, Inc. - "A fresh way to fundraise". Customized car air fresheners are the only Special Olympics fundraising product that uses sight and smell to attract attention. This is a fundraiser your whole community will see and want! Imagine how many people will see your school logo or your organization's design as an air freshener hanging from dozens of rear view mirrors all over town! You'll have repeat sales month after month, year after year! Don't use the same old, overdone fundraising product again this year. Easily make 100%, 200%, 300% profit for your group! Really!!

ArtStamps, LLC is a national fundraising company that lets you personalize real US postage stamps, stationary and other merchandise using student artwork, photos and other images! Purchase personalized items online for every holiday or special occasion and your school will earn all year long. Check out our various Special Olympics programs at www.ArtStamps.com for more information.

FundraisingIdeas.com – Proven Special Olympics 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.

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 Special Olympics 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!

ScratchCard.com - One of America's most profitable Special Olympics 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

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

And Many, Many More Special Olympics Fundraising Ideas >>>>

Types of Special Olympics Fundraisers

Direct Sales Fundraiser

Your Special Olympics team 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 Special Olympics team 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 Special Olympics team 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 Special Olympics team 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 Special Olympics teams 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 Special Olympics Team And The Fundraising Company

1.  The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Special Olympics team 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 Special Olympics 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 Special Olympics team 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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