School Fundraising Tips- 5 Ways to Earn More

When fundraising, profitability should be a primary concern. The more money that you earn, the more money that your school will have available to purchase necessary supplies and equipment. Here are five great tips for increasing your profits and earning more money for your school with your next fundraiser.

Tip 1: Choose the Right Fundraiser

The type of fundraiser that you choose will have a direct impact on the amount of money that you earn. A gardening themed fundraiser in the middle of winter will probably not earn as much money as a holiday gift wrap fundraiser. Since there are many different types of fundraisers available it is important to consider your options and to think about what people will want to purchase. Holding several fundraisers throughout the year is possible, so don’t limit yourself to one fundraising type. Try several and find out which options work best for your school.

Tip 2: Work with the Right Company

Just as important as the type of fundraiser is the fundraising company that you choose. Your fundraising company will be responsible for providing the products you sell, order forms and support throughout the entire process. Some companies have great customer service and others do not, so choose carefully. Try to find a fundraising company with an established reputation. Find out what profit margins companies offer and be sure to ask about fees. Remember that extra charges like shipping, handling and processing can really add up and cut into your profits. Factor these expenses in as you compare providers.

Tip 3: Fundraise Often

The more you fundraise the more you can earn. Don’t limit yourself to one yearly cookie dough fundraiser. Instead plan several fundraising opportunities throughout the year. In the spring you might want to host a gourmet Easter treats fundraiser. In the fall you can hold a Thanksgiving pie sale. In the winter you might want to sell holiday gifts and wrapping papers. You can also host candy bar sales and partner with local businesses for special event nights. Keep fundraising on your mind at all times and find as many opportunities as possible. As you hold more school fundraisers your school will earn more money.

Tip 4: Set Adequate Expectations

Be realistic in your fundraising goals. Over estimating what you will be able to sell can really cut into your fundraising profits. For example if you are planning a candy bar fundraiser and order 20 cases of candy bars but are only able to sell 11 you have really cut down your profit margin. While you probably won’t lose money on the fundraiser, you won’t earn much and you will have cases of candy bars with no one to buy them. Figure out what you can realistically sell and then order accordingly.

Tip 5: Involve Everyone

The more people that you involve in your fundraiser the more you can earn for your school. Make parents, teachers, students and other school staff an important part of every fundraiser. Encourage everyone to sell. This will increase your potential customer base and bring increased profits to your school.

School fundraising can be profitable if it is done correctly. These five helpful tips will help you to earn more money for your school and to increase the quality of education available to your school’s students.

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