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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, PTA 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 PTA. |
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Great PTA Fundraiser Ideas
eFundraising.com - One of the world's leading fundraising companies. The youngest division of QSP Reader's Digest that offers proven PTA fundraising programs at up to 100% profit. Call us now for your free gift raising up to $100. Call 1-800-561-8388.
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 PTA fundraiser your best ever! Awarded most dynamic & interactive fundraising website! (888-800-9506)
H&GP Fundraising for PTA's offers free presorting! Home delivery service is also available. Newly designed containers offer both wax and soy candles, in colors and scents perfect for Spring/Summer 2008! A gourmet food brochure is also available. Choose your own selling prices! Free shipping! (888-209-0613)
Red Wheel Fundraising - With Red Wheel Fundraising, you get personalized service because each of our reps is a franchise owner. Fundraising is not just a job to us - it is our life! We feature homemade cookie dough, pies, pizzas and other great food items for your PTA! Please e-mail or call 1-800-235-7593.
Entertainment Publications, Inc.- No upfront cost means there’s no risk to you. Each Entertainment book is packed with $1000s in money-saving coupons, so they’re easy to sell. Your PTA can earn up to 50% profit! Request your info kit!
Summit Roasters offers truly gourmet, 100% Arabica coffee that’s roasted, packed, and shipped same day! PTA fundraisers receive 50% profit, free brochures, free shipping, no fees, $0 down, and no minimum order. Ask about our Win-Win Sales Campaign and holiday specials. See brochure. (877)772-6046.
Current USA, Inc. – New items added seasonally! Since 1950, Current has helped PTA groups like yours raise 50% profit with exclusive greeting cards, gift wrap, magazines, gourmet treats, and gifts. Multiply your profits with 3 easy fundraisers—choose our catalog, online, or cookie mix program. Free shipping! 1-877-665-4481
Fundraising With Flowers - While everyone else sells the same old stuff you can break through to a new success with bulbs from Breck's® of Holland and garden plants from Spring Hill Nursery®! Breck's Dutch grown bulbs and Spring Hill Nursery's premium perennials are proven fundraising performers for PTA groups.
Fundraizine - PTA chapters can have their own free online magazine store. Free set-up & maintenance. Sell over 1,200 magazine titles at up to 88% off the cover price. We do all processing. Earn $5 to $50+ per subscription. Monthly checks. No inventory. No minimums. No obligation. No hassles. Click here or call 800-975-7515.
CharityCDs.com - Music CDs featuring top artists and custom liner booklets. Ideal PTA 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.
Types of PTA Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your PTA 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 PTA 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 PTA 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 PTA 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 PTAs 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 PTA And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your PTA 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 PTA 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 PTA 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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