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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, library 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 library. |
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Great Library Fundraiser Ideas
JustFundraising.com - Magazine Mania keeps your magazine fundraiser simple with 66 of the most popular magazine titles. Your library supporters get up to 89% off the news stand price, 12 issues for as little as $1 an issue. 50% profit, Free shipping! Get a free sample kit - toll free (1-888-440-4114)
Awards USA - Donor recognition trees are the most memorable and lasting way to recognize donor giving for library fundraising campaigns. Encourage donations and raise funds by acknowledging donors with a beautiful recognition tree display.
CharityCDs.com - Music CDs featuring top artists and custom liner booklets. Ideal library donor recognition rewards. Music leaves lasting impressions. 60 day final payment terms with no risk return policy. Free shipping. Call toll free: 866-826-1100.
DMI Fundraising - Our shirts are adorable! You’ll love the custom activity design featuring a drawing of your library, caricatures of your staff and your favorite activities and events. We make your fundraising job easy with free order forms, tally service, pre-pack & delivery! (800) 628-5905 or visit dmifundraising.com.
magfundraising.com - Earn 100% profit on your first sale with this new online library magazine fundraising program. You'll raise money quickly and easily with no door-to-door, no fees, and no inventory. Visit www.magfundraising.com or call 1-888-561-8388 to get started today!
Smencils - Gourmet scented pencils made from recycled newspapers - are a truly unique and very effective library fundraising product. They're super easy to sell and they sell fast. Not only do they smell great, but they're good for the environment too. It's fundraising with a purpose: "Saving trees...one pencil at a time." Call us at 1-866-SMENCILS (763-6245) or by email.
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 libraries, schools, sport leagues, and other organizations. (866-842-3277)
Southwest Candles - Everyone loves candles. Easy to sell. 50% library fund-raising profit. No up front cost. $1,000-$10,000 potential. Sell year round. We manufacture our candles from an exclusive formula of three types of wax and extra fragrance so they burn longer and smell stronger than ordinary candles. (800 889-4763)
eFundraising.com - One of the world's leading fundraising companies. The youngest division of QSP Reader's Digest that offers proven library fundraising programs at up to 100% profit. Call us now for your free gift raising up to $100. Call 1-800-561-8388.
Types of Library Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your library supporters order 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 library supporters 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 library supporters are 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 library supporters 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 libraries 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 Library And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your library supporters 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 library 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 library supporters are 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.