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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, student council 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 student council. |
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Great Student Council Fundraiser Ideas
eFundraising.com - One of the world's leading fundraising companies. The youngest division of QSP Reader's Digest that offers proven student council fundraising programs at up to 100% profit. Call us now for your free gift raising up to $100. Call 1-800-561-8388.
Stadium-Seat-Cushions.com - Earn up to 100% fundraising profit with custom team stadium seat cushions. Low minimums, factory-direct pricing. Learn how your student council can raise money without any upfront cost with our coop advertising programs. Call 1-866-856-8954 for details.
TeamBoosters - Learn how to fundraise with custom team logo promotional products. Mascot bobble head dolls, thunderstix, stadium seat cushions and more. Learn about co-op advertising for your student council from an industry veteran. Download free how-to guides by promotional product type. (866-856-8954)
JustFundraising.com - Sweet deals! - Candy and lollipops have always been sure money-makers for student councils. With interested buyers everywhere, you'll make quicker sales & more profit! M&Ms, Hershey's, 24 popular flavors. Earn up to 57% fundraising profit! Free shipping! Get a free sample kit - toll free (1-888-440-4114)
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 student council can earn up to 50% profit! Request your info kit!
Christmas Forest Wreaths offers both EZ Plan and Bulk Plan for your successful student council fundraising project. We take pride in our superior craftsmanship & personal, efficient service. Serving you since 1976. Your free display wreath is available in October. Email us now for a free online information packet. (888-235-2142)
Diamond Card™ (since 1987) is a community discount card that makes everybody happy. Profits up to $9.50 per card! Two student council fund raising programs to choose from: "We Do It," and "You Do It." Cards are easy to sell. See our web page for more info. (800-309-3532)
Types of Student Council Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your Student Council 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 Student Council 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 Student Council 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 Student Council 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 Student Councils 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 Student Council And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Student Council 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 Student Council 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 Student Council 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.