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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, Fraternity fundraisers are a lot of work! One of the biggest decisions is often deciding what type of fundraiser to do. We have 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 Fraternity. |
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Great Fraternity Fundraiser Ideas
eFundraising.com - One of the world's leading fundraising companies. The youngest division of QSP Reader's Digest that offers proven fraternity fundraising programs at up to 100% profit. Call us now for your free gift raising up to $100. Call 1-800-561-8388.
Top Profits Fund Raising Inc. - 500% profit scratch card for your fraternity. With the Top Profits card, fund-raisers approach potential donors with a scratch off donation card and ask them to scratch off one or more circular labels. The amount they donate is the amount underneath the scratch-off label. (800-518-FUND)
RonDino Promotions, Inc. - You haven't seen a discount card until you've seen ours...simply the best in the fund-raising industry! Visit us today and see why or call us toll free at 1-800-679-7333. Great idea for your fraternity.
FundRaising.Com: Free samples! 50%-86% profit! 50+ high-profit fraternity fundraising products to choose from. Everything you need for a super successful fundraiser. Lollipops, scratch cards, cookie dough, candy bars, tree kits, candles, catalog, jewelry, cheesecake & personalized items. 100% guaranteed. (800-443-5353)
Joe Corbi's is a pizza kit fund-raising company. Our product line consists of 10 various products that offer high profits to fraternity fundraisers. We also offer incentive programs to the organizations. Product is baked fresh in our own bakery and delivered fresh never frozen. (888-JCORBIS)
JustForFundraising - We have teamed up with two movie studios, Universal Studios and Columbia Tri-Star Entertainment, to create a new and unique fundraising program that requires no up-front costs and no inventory. Your fraternity supporters receive a popular DVD movie and an annual magazine subscription for their donation. (610-762-8461)
AIM Fundraising has been helping fraternity groups raise money since 1986. We specialize in frozen foods and desserts. Visit our website for free samples and info. 800-720-0260
The Spirit of Hockey calendar hosts a fun and animated look at hockey. There is a page to display your team and individual photo, and a Stats Machine counter to track the season. Your fraternity will earn $10 from each calendar sold. Visit our website to see the newest truest hockey fundraising kraze!
New Day Gourmet Coffee is a terrific fundraiser for fraternities of all sizes. With our program there are no up front costs, no minimum orders, and no shipping fees so you always make 50% profit on everything you sell. (877-676-9756)
Types of Fraternity Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your Fraternity 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 Fraternity 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 Fraternity 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 Fraternity 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 fraternities 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 Fraternity And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Fraternity 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 fraternity 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 Fraternity 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.