Fundraising on a Budget: Spend Less, Raise More! It’s no secret that most nonprofits operate on limited budgets. With your resources stretched thin, you might be wondering how you can pull off a successful fundraiser. After all, you need to spend money to make money, right? Not necessarily. As a nonprofit, your organization can find pots of money by following less traveled and low-cost paths to meet funding goals. The trick? Learning how to raise money by capitalizing on technology, timing your fundraisers intelligently, and building strong relationships. We share the top low-cost strategies f ..read more

We just love lollipop fundraisers, and hope you do too!  There are so many reasons to love lollipops for fundraising that it was hard to narrow down the list.  But finally, here are the top 10 reasons why we can’t get enough of lollipop fundraisers! 1.  Each lollipop only costs you a quarter, and only costs your supporters $0.50.  Yet they sell so fast, and are so popular, the profits really add up! 2.  Fundraising lollipops are available in a range of shapes and themes including football, baseball, basketball, music notes, holiday shapes and more. 3.  There are s ..read more

Looking for great ideas for hot summer fundraisers?  Here are our top 10 summer fundraising ideas: 1.  Car Wash This tried-and-true fundraiser is a natural choice for summer since groups of just about all sizes can run a profitable car wash. 2.  Barbecue Summer and hotdogs go hand in hand, and with hotdogs being one of the most economical barbecue choices, they’re the perfect menu item for a summer barbecue fundraiser. 3.  Online Fundraising You’ll especially love fundraising online in the summer because most online fundraisers are so quick and easy that you’ll be set up in ..read more

Wondering what are the top 3 product fundraisers in the cheer community? Check them out as well as some other different kind of cheer fundraisers Having been to many cheerleading events, spoken to many cheer Mom’s / Dad’s and coaches we know that fundraising is a very important part of a cheerleader’s life. It’s so many girls’ (and boys’!) dreams to make it to the championships! Some parents have the money to get them there without the need to raise funds, but most of them need some help. We conducted a survey as to which were the top 3 favorite product fundraisers amongst the cheer community ..read more

School budgets have been getting tighter and tighter by the year. However, we still want our students to enjoy all of the educational opportunities and activities that they have had in the past. One approach that many schools have used to address this problem is to engage in student fundraising. But it need not be boring, time-consuming, or frustrating. If you have products that are both practical and unusual, people will be eager to take part in your fundraising campaign. And don’t forget that in this day and age of modern technology, tech savvy students know how to get the word out there usi ..read more

  COMMUNITY GATHERING At the heart of most churches is a sense of community, family and friendship.  This can play a central role in your fundraising as well.  Choose activities and events that promote a sense of togetherness, such as picnics and barbecues, talent shows, bake sales, pageants and more.  You’ll not only raise funds, you’ll also raise spirits. COOKIE DOUGH There are several reasons why cookie dough is a great fundraising product for churches.  Here are just a few: • Frozen cookie dough makes it quick and easy to get fresh baked cookies when company ..read more

Our top 5 picks for fun and successful church fundraising! Community Gatherings At the heart of most churches is a sense of community, family and friendship.  This can play a central role in your fundraising as well.  Choose activities and events that promote a sense of togetherness, such as picnics and barbecues, talent shows, bake sales, pageants and more.  You’ll not only raise funds, you’ll also raise spirits. Read about church community fundraisers >> Cookie Dough There are several reasons why cookie dough is a great fundraising product for churches.  Here are ju ..read more

Free Online Fundraising Store There are a variety of free online fundraising programs out there, but this one offers one of the highest profit margins at a guaranteed 40% of all sales.  It’s free, and used by many high profile nonprofits like the Humane Society, WWF and others.  It’s easy to use, and excellent customer service is available (also at no cost) if you need it. Products include magazines, cookie dough, Restaurant.com fundraising cards, jewelry, flowers, and new products are always being added. Learn more about creating a free online fundraising store FastFundraising Onlin ..read more

Sure it’s summer, but what better time to get a jump start on your school fundraising calendar? Summer’s in full swing, but before you know it, the back-to-school season will be here again.  And that means time for school fundraisers.  Planning ahead is a great way to be ready for the busy season. To help get you started, here are five of our favorite school fundraisers: Peanut-Free Chocolate When you think ‘school fundraiser’ what’s the first thing you think of?  Most people immediately think of chocolate and candy bars.  That’s because it’s an easy fundraiser to organize ..read more

The phrase “school fundraiser” conjures images of carrying products around the neighborhood, knocking on doors and ringing doorbells of known neighbors and strangers alike. But in the 21st century, we don’t always form the tight-knit communities with our neighbors that we once did, making door-to-door sales as a primary fundraising method a thing of the past. So if we can’t send our kids out on their own to sell door-to-door, how can we raise the money that we need while keeping our students safe? Here are our top 5 tips to making sure your fundraiser is a success without sacrificing the safet ..read more