Wrapping paper fundraisers are still extremely popular, especially with wealthier schools. The difference is that these days’ schools want to sell more than just gift wrap. Everybody uses wrapping paper to wrap their gifts for special occasions and most people find the quality and selection to be better in a fundraising brochure than what can be purchased in many retail stores.
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Fundraising Ideas - Elementary, Middle & High School Fundraisers
Selecting a Fundraiser
Choosing the right fundraising program for your school or group takes thought and consideration. Read about how to select the right fundraiser
For the most part, there are typically two questions that high school fundraising groups consider before they do a fundraiser with a fundraising company:
Most people would probably measure school fundraiser success by whether or not they raise enough money to carry out their intended goals and objectives. Were they able to cover the expenses for their end of the school year trip? Can they now purchase new uniforms without having to tap into other sources? However, there are more ways to define fundraising success than just financial achievement.
Most high school students have grown skeptical of prize programs that are offered by most fundraising companies. They are usually cheap, break easily and most students and their coaches find little to no benefit to them at all. As a result, these types of prize programs really don’t motivate older students. However, what we have found is that students will still sell more items if a prize program is offered as opposed to not offering any incentive at all so is there a better solution?
Should you sign up for two fundraising programs with the same company? Some companies offer special incentives if school fundraiser groups agree to commit to them for more than one sale like:
Choosing the right fundraising company to work with on your next school fundraiser should not come down to who offers the flashiest sales brochure, the best prize program or even the highest profit. While there are a lot of things that are going to be important for you to consider when choosing a company to work with, there are basically three things that should stand out above everything else.
The other day I responded to a question from a student on another blog who was interested in a high school fundraiser for their senior trip in two years. Instead of throwing out suggestions for fundraising products or ideas that his group could sell to raise money, I took a different approach.
You have already decided to sell a catalog for your next school fundraiser and have even decided on a particular theme, but what else should you consider in order to make sure that you are offering the best possible product to your customers? After all, a good brochure can help make you more money.
Deciding to do a school discount card fundraiser is something that most people will consider usually because they are looking for something simple. While selling discount cards can be highly profitable for lots of fundraising groups it is also important to be aware of the potential pros and cons.
The Pros: