School Fundraising Companies

Fundraising has become a major source of profit for companies on the Internet.  Registration is made easy, the products offer huge variety, and customization is often available to make the products unique.  These organizations succeed when their customers can also enjoy solid profits for their efforts.  How much your school makes is dependent on the length of the campaign and the motivation of the sellers. 

Food products galore!

Comparing fundraising organizations can be daunting, especially when you land on a site like Fundraising Web [http://www.fundraisingweb.org/index.html] which lists over 1,200 companies.  This site helps you out by categorizing the various products and the states in which the organizations operate.  A few of the companies you see listed are:

• Little Caesars Pizza Kits – Contact the Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program toll-free at 888-452-5487 to get started on this program, or visit their website at http://www.pizzakit.com/.  A 3-4 week campaign is generally recommended and you can earn $5.00 profit on each kit sold.
• eFundraising.com offers a wide variety of high quality fundraising snacks, chocolates, candy bars, cookie dough lollipops in addition to scratch cards, restaurant gift cards and magazines. Contact them toll free at 800-561-8388.  http://www.efundraising.com/.
• JustFundraising.com has 20 programs to choose from, including cookie dough, pretzels, brownies, nuts & snacks, popcorn, holiday shoppers, candles, environmental and flowers.  No money is required up front, and profits can be up to 56%.  Their toll free number is 888-440-4114.  http://www.justfundraising.com/
• FundRaising.Com offers over 50 fundraising programs to choose from, in addition to personalized and custom fundraising products.  Toll free 800-443-5353. http://www.fundraising.com/

When you want something other than food

• GoMagnets.com features increasingly popular car magnets, which can be customized for the school and their customers.  http://www.gomagnets.com/
• Discount Cards are a great way to earn money for your school.  Parents buy gift cards or certificates for the grocery stores, retail shops, and restaurants of their choice.  The school can receive up to 80% profit on some cards.  Market them to the extended school families, alumni, and general public to see your profits grow. Call 888-293-9290 or visit The Discount Card website at http://www.thediscountcard.com/
• Empties4Cash.com helps you start a printer cartridge recycling program.  Involve local businesses to participate in a recycling program that benefits your school.  Leave pre-labeled boxes for the used cartridges with the company representative for recycling.  Used cartridges are worth between $1 and $20, depending on the popularity of the printer and the cost of a new cartridge. Contact this company toll free at 800-456-4320.

You’re not alone

There are so many online companies today to help schools raise funds.  You can narrow down the search by calling other non-profits in your area to find out what companies they recommend.  Also, check the Better Business Bureau on any unknown organizations.  Be sure you are not duplicating the campaigns already underway in your community, as this will limit your profits.  Take a look at the products that are available, how long the recommended campaigns run, and whether it is a good fit for your school.  If you partner with a solid, respectable company your school can realize generous profits.