Great YMCA Fundraiser Ideas

Dutch Mill Bulbs cures the fundraising blahs! Tired of selling candy, subs, pizza, magazines, cookie dough, etc. - the "same-old, same-old?" Well, you're not alone. Your supporters are tired of it, too. Unhealthy food items and landfill fodder are a tough sell in today's health conscience, "go-green" society. Selling guaranteed-to-grow Dutch Mill Bulbs is a breath of fresh air for both you and your customers. They're economically priced, earth-friendly, and easy to sell. There's absolutely no risk! You earn at least 50% profit! We've helped groups exceed their YMCA fundraising goals for over 50 years. Call 800-533-8824 or visit www.dutchmillbulbs.com today!

eFundraising.com - One of the world's leading fundraising companies. A QSP Time Inc company that offers proven YMCA fundraising programs at up to 90% profit. Call us now for your free fundraising guide at 1-800-561-8388.

JustFundraising.com - Best selling 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 YMCA fundraising brochures! Free shipping! Get a free sample kit – toll free (1-888-440-4114)

DMI Fundraising - a full-service YMCA fundraising company helping schools, clubs and leagues raise millions since 1980. Spirit Wear offerings include adorable school activity design, Signature shirts for graduation and full-custom work. Free sales kits, order tally, packing and delivery. For fresh, fun designs and exceptional customer service, call 800-628-5905. When you tell us your goal, we’ll make it ours®. “Again, thank you so much for all of your hard work. We had all the shirts sorted by teacher and delivered to the students in record time. It was great to work with you and your company. Chrissy S., Elementary School.”

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 YMCA fundraiser!

The Goodies Factory offers a wide variety of YMCA fundraising products including cookie dough, candy bars, lollipops, gourmet snacks, cheesecake & desserts, pizza kits, flowers, seasonal brochures, snacks & gourmet foods, coffee, magazines, subs & sandwiches, restaurant cards and inflatables. Our staff of friendly and knowledgeable sales coordinators will help make your fundraiser easier and more profitable and our incentive program is designed to reward and motivate your participants with a great selection of multi-level prizes for different sales levels. Please visit our website or call 1-877-873-6297 for additional information.

Homeland Fundraising sells tons of car magnets! The result we believe is the best combination of quality print and value on the market and we get repeat orders and testimonials to prove it! It’s easy to double your investment and more using our full color magnet line! Great YMCA fundraising idea.

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 YMCA fundraiser your best ever! Awarded most dynamic & interactive fundraising website! (888-800-9506) 

FundraisingIdeas.com – Proven YMCA 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 YMCA 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!

And Many, Many More YMCA Fundraising Ideas >>>>

Types of YMCA Fundraisers

Direct Sales Fundraiser

Your YMCA club 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 YMCA club 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 YMCA club 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 YMCA club 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 YMCA clubs 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 YMCA Club And The Fundraising Company

1.  The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your YMCA club 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 YMCA club 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 YMCA club 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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