Fundraising Directory

Brick Fundraisers

We’ve all seen the walls of names in buildings or a beautiful sponsored walkway in a park – and likely, we also have taken the time to read the names of the supporters. This fundraiser is a great way to create a lasting, beautiful monument to your supporters and earn a good profit, too. Works best for bigger organizations.

Brochure Fundraiisers

Are you tired of offering only one product to your supporters? Why not give them a choice of items and prices? Brochure fundraising can earn you a fairly good profit and works best as a holiday fundraiser. You may even be able to get the brochures for free. This works best for any kind of organization, big or small.

Candle Fundraisers

Everyone loves the scent and beauty of a lit candle, and they add to just about any kind of decor. Because candles are a consumable item, you can host this fundraiser several times a year, offering different scents and styles. This fundraiser can be hosted as an on-hand sale or a brochure fundraiser, depending on the organization’s needs.

Candy Bar Fundraisers

Nearly everyone loves chocolate, and a candy bar can be just what you need to pick up your spirits and make someone smile. Candy bar fundraisers are perhaps the most popular fundraiser around, and that’s because they’re pretty easy to put on for all ages and all organizations. You can earn a good profit, too! These are hosted as an on-hand sale, and the candy comes in handy carrying cases for your participants.

Chocolate Fundraisers

Chocolate is a perennial favorite for fundraising. This feel good treat is available in many forms for fundraising from the traditional on-hand sale of chocolate bars to luxury gift boxes of gourmet boxes. This easy to hold fundraiser allows your organization to to make great profits no matter which product you choose to sell. Indulge your donor's sweet tooth in a nice bit of chocolate and they are sure to seek you out for more in the future.

Coffee Fundraisers

Need an extra burst of caffeine to get you going in the morning? Your organization may need the same thing to earn profits! Coffee is a different way of fundraising, and will definitely be popular among the professional crowd. This fundraiser can be hosted as an on-hand sale or a brochure fundraiser, with lots of different flavors, blends and beans available for sale.

Cookbook Fundraisers

A cookbook is an heirloom item that can be passed down from generation to generation, full of delicious recipes that everyone will love. Your supporters may love it more if it’s a personalized cookbook with recipes that they have contributed. This fundraiser is always popular and can be customized to include information about your group on the cover. Works best around the holidays, because cookbooks make great gifts!

Cookie Dough Fundraisers

Mm, everyone loves the taste of a freshly-baked cookie (or just the cookie dough). This fundraiser is great to put on if your organization is a school, because kids can influence their parents to buy a lot of cookie dough. Beware, though – unless you have the facilities to store it, you will need to have a lot of volunteers to help you sort and deliver the orders, because the dough comes frozen in tubs.

Dessert Fundraisers

Have you ever been caught with unexpected company and no dessert to give them? This fundraiser will be popular with busy people who don’t have time to make their own desserts. The desserts come frozen and will keep a long time in the freezer, and many companies offer brochures with lots of different choices. This is another volunteer-heavy fundraiser, so make sure you have a lot of people to help.

Discount Card Fundraisers

Everyone loves to save money, and what could be better than saving money to support your organization? This also supports your local retailers, as well. A discount card fundraiser is an inexpensive way to raise money for your organization and offer your supporters some great savings on items they buy every day.

Flower Bulb Fundraisers

This is a great fundraiser to put on in the spring, just before planting season starts. A healthier and more unique alternative than a food-based fundraiser, flowers are popular with just about anyone with a backyard. Timing is everything for this fundraiser, though – because bulb season is only for a few weeks in the spring and fall, you’ll need to be on the ball to make this one work well.

Gift Wrap Fundraisers

Nothing could be better than to cash in on something that everyone needs; in this case, gift wrap. This is a great fundraiser to put on around Christmas holidays, but you’ll have to time it right to get the most appeal. Too soon before Christmas and it won’t be delivered on time; too far from Christmas and people won’t be in the mood to buy wrapping paper.

Lollipop Fundraisers

One of the most flexible fundraisers you can put on! This works well for small organizations like teams or music groups, because lollipops are customizable and can be sold almost anywhere, at any time. Plus, they’re cheap, so people won’t mind buying one or two. You also get to set your own prices with this fundraiser because you’re buying wholesale.

Magazine Fundraisers

No one can resist buying a magazine once in awhile, and subscriptions can be great gifts, especially when the giver and the recipient know that they’re supporting a good cause. Your customers can even renew magazine subscriptions that they already have, and a lot of companies offer an online ordering option, which eliminates door-to-door sales.

Personalized Fundraisers

A personalized item is one that becomes a keepsake, especially for parents with children on teams or in organizations. The best part is, this type of fundraiser is extremely versatile – you can choose almost any item to customize and sell to parents, friends and family. It’s a great way to raise team spirit, too!

Photography and Portrait Fundraisers

Families love to take professional keepsake pictures, but who has the time to organize something like that in this busy life? That’s where your organization comes in – you set the date and a portion of each customer’s sitting fee goes to your group. They get a free picture out of the deal, too, so it benefits everyone.

Pizza Fundraisers

This is probably the most well-loved food in the Western world, and with three ways to utilize its popularity, how can your organization go wrong? You can choose to go with a pizza company, work with a pizza parlor, or sell cards with discounts to a local pizza place. You’ll earn the money and the customers will eat their favorite pizza – it’s a great exchange.

Popcorn Fundraisers

Ready for a healthy alternative to the same old candy fundraisers? Popcorn is a great snack and it’s easy to sell, because most people love it! You can do this one of two ways – hold an on-hand sale, or order from a brochure. Both have their pros and cons, but the profit margin on this fundraiser’s pretty good.

Scratch Card Fundraisers

This fundraiser is definitely one of the easiest and most profitable to put on – all your supporters have to do is scratch a dot on the card and pay the amount underneath. They get coupons in return and you get a big profit. Just make sure not to lose these cards – some of them are worth close to $100 each!