One of the most useful tools underused by groups today is the fundraising thermometer. The fundraising thermometer is a tool used to track the progress of your group’s progress throughout your fundraising campaign. Groups that set goals for themselves usually do much better and raise more money than groups that don’t have a particular goal […]

1. Meet with committee chairpeople for an overview of events for the school year and to get a sense of their volunteer needs. 2. If your group did a parent interest survey, follow up! Match people to jobs that will let them use their talents and interests. Photography buffs can take pictures at events; a […]

For groups looking to transition from selling fundraising candy to selling from brochures, scented candles are a great way to introduce a new but effective way of raising funds. They don’t expire or have strict storage requirements either, making them perfect fundraising products for any age group. Candles are very easy to store and distribute […]

The most common way of selling awareness bracelets is to carry them in a large ziploc bag everywhere you go. Have them out in plain site so that people that walk by are able to see them. Depending on what type of group is selling them, the strategies will differ. In front of the supermarket […]

Fridge frame fundraisers are perfect fundraising items to sell to parents and relatives of the students. They hit home as sentimental gifts that not only make their refrigerators more organized, but also adds a special touch to the pictures already on there. Best of all, fridge frames don’t expire so they are a great long […]

Magazine fundraisers are a really big fundraising opportunity for how little effort is involved. For some key facts to feast your eyes on, over 80% of all households buy magazines. Unlike most other fundraising products, your group doesn’t have to worry about inventory as there is nothing to store, deliver, or collect. Things have never […]

Fundraising bracelets were made popular ever since Lance Armstrong started sporting the yellow “livestrong” bracelets. Since then, the popularity of these silicone bracelets skyrocketed nationwide. Thousands and thousands of groups have been ordering them to help fundraise for their cause. These bracelets are great fundraiser items as they can be completely customized in their imprint […]