Sorority Be My Valentine Candy-Gram Kiss Fundraiser

January 24th, 2010

With Valentine’s Day approaching, there isn’t a better time to get ready to do a candy-gram fundraiser. Candy gram fundraisers are perfect for sororities and fraternities and other groups who have a big social circle and are great at getting the word out.

The candy-gram fundraiser works like this: You publicize your candy-gram day or week. On this day or several days, your sorority will act as cupid’s elves and deliver fun messages from secret or not so secret admirers to designated recipients. Each message will be purchased for a small amount anywhere from $.25 to $2 (the amount is up to you - you want to charge as much as you can but still get people to purchase multiple messages). They will write a message on a little card that you provide. You attach a Hershey kiss or other desired candy and then will deliver it at a time and place provided by the sender.

Be specific about times of delivery and places that your “cupids” will go. If there are certain classes that you can get permission to interrupt for delivery, it makes it particularly easy. You can have a library delivery person who does deliveries at the campus library - this is particularly good during finals or mid-term time for a pick me up. You can also deliver to dorms or sorority/fraternity houses. Don’t tell the recipient whom their secret “kiss” is from. The mystery is what makes it fun. People will be delighted when they receive “kisses” and messages and will hopefully be inspired to send messages of their own. Because of this, it’s best to have your fundraiser run for a week or so to ensure that all of those who want to “kiss” their fellow classmates have the opportunity to do so.

Utilize your contacts - publicity is key with this fundraiser. Make sure every member of your sorority contacts everyone they know via email, phone and in person and solicits as many messages as they can. It’s great because the cards and chocolate kisses are small enough to carry around to get new candy-gram messages on the spot and on the fly.

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Start Your Own Fundraising Business!

December 14th, 2009

We all know the economy is suffering and jobs are being cut, hours are being cut and opportunities are less available. It is definitely a good time to make your own opportunity. Why not supplement your current income with a side business in the fundraising industry?

Use some of the skills from your current job and past jobs and put them to work for YOU so that you can make money at the rate you want to on your own time.

Even in a slow economy, athletic teams, church groups, clubs, schools and hundreds of other groups need to raise money for their expenses. If you can be a fundraising resource for your local groups, schools and churches or even a resource to groups all over the country, you may be able to put some extra money in your pocket as well as these groups.

Is a fundraising business right for you?

Do you care about people? Do you like the freedom of working from home? Are you motivated to succeed? Do you have time to call team leaders and coaches and to follow up with people who are excited about what you are offering? Do you know a lot of people who trust your opinion?

If the answer to most of these is yes, it might be good to look into the fundraising business. Is one of your kids on a team or in the band that needs to raise money for uniforms this year? Right there, you could have your first sale. It’s so easy - you are offering these groups opportunities to raise money and you will help them through it.

How to get started:

A great way to get started quickly is to find a fundraising company online that offers opportunities to be an affiliate - by doing this, you will have the resources, training and support of a larger company and won’t have to take the risk involved in funding your own fundraising products or materials. The company will also see that you get paid your commission from the fundraiser. The next step is to find groups who need fundraising. Many were listed above and many fundraising companies that you sign on with will be able to offer you leads that you can contact so you can go outside of your community to find groups that need fundraisers. Then, it’s up to you to be persistent and make your fundraising business as profitable as you want it to be!

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Freelance Work From Home as a Fundraising Rep

November 9th, 2009

In the current economic climate - it is important to have an income you can rely on. The only way to have this and be self-reliant is to work for oneself. Unfortunately, most businesses require a large investment of both time and money. What if you could start your own business with little investment in both time and money and make money helping others raise money? Because money is becoming tight for everyone, fundraising is a great industry to be in. “Frills” are being cut, budgets for schools, churches, sports teams, and everything else are being cut yet these groups still need money for uniforms, activities, travel, and a myriad of other things. How can they get the money they need? The answer is: Fundraising.

This is where you come in. You can be these groups and organizations go-to source for all of their fundraising needs. You can be a consultant to them matching the groups with the fundraisers that are right for them. All it takes is effort, some information and a willingness to communicate and make things happen. You can either start your fundraising business alone and research companies that offer various fundraisers and distribute them or you can find one company that offers many fundraisers and work exclusively with that company and their fundraisers. One option to limit the work for you is to find a company that offers training, support and leads to help get you moving quickly so you can make money more quickly and easily. Some companies will offer training materials and one-on-one support to help you achieve your goals. This is especially good if you are ready to make money immediately - perhaps you already have some groups in mind that need to raise money and just need to be guided through the process so the group and YOU can make money right away.

The brilliant thing about being a freelance fundraising distributor from home is that you can set your own hours. Want to work a few hours in the morning? You can. Do you want to make tons of money and are willing to work more hours - you can do that too. There are no limits to the number of groups out there who need to raise money. If you are willing to work hard and smart, you can have a successful freelance fundraising business. You can work from home and rely on yourself for your next paycheck.

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Laid-Off? - Start Working From Home Today As a Fundraising Coordinator!

July 16th, 2009

Have you recently been laid-off? Unfortunately, in this economy you are not alone. People are losing jobs daily and need that income to support their families and themselves. Now, is a great time to take control of your income and start your own business where you determine how often you work, where you work, and most importantly, how much you make.

There are many opportunities out there, get rich quick schemes, legitimate jobs, and many work from home opportunities. Is working for yourself from home right for you?

Ask yourself a few simple questions:

-Am I able to wake up and motivate myself if nobody is looking over my shoulder? -Am I willing to make phone calls, send emails, do what it takes to make my business succeed? -Do I believe I can have a successful business and bring in the income I need? -Do I have the tools necessary to start a business - First, do you have the logistical tools - computer, internet connection, email, and phone. Second, ask yourself if you have the personal skills you think it will take to make your business a success?

If you answered yes to these questions - working from home could be a great move for you.

One fantastic option is starting your own fundraising business. In this economy, everyone is feeling the pinch and looking for new ways to make money. You could be the resource that delivers schools, churches, sports teams and other organizations their fundraising ideas. Chances are, you know a few people already that could use a fundraiser or fundraising ideas for their school fundraiser, or their church youth group fundraiser. If you have some of these contacts, you are halfway there.

All you need is some information and research of your own to find reputable fundraising companies or fundraising ideas that you can offer to these groups that are already in your rolodex. You could offer product-based fundraisers by working with a fundraising company who will pay you as a distributor of their products so the group doesn’t have to pay you any money. Or, you could consider offering your services in other types of fundraisers such as auction fundraisers, or event fundraisers. With these fundraisers, you would take care of the execution of the fundraising efforts and in turn, the church, team or school would pay you a percentage of their profits or a flat fee.

Many schools, teams and churches will already have fundraising ideas and are just looking for someone to help them find the best companies or most profit possible. Look into all of the fundraisers out there: candle fundraising, scratch card fundraising, Spinners fundraising, wrapping paper fundraisers, Auntie Anne’s pretzel fundraisers and more so that you have a familiarity with the popular fundraisers groups are considering.

The options are endless with fundraising as there are so many fundraising products and fundraiser ideas. There is also a seemingly unending amount of people who need to raise money. So, get started - do some research and see if starting your own fundraising business is the right move for you.

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Cheerleading Fundraisers

July 1st, 2009

Cheerleading fundraisers are a great way to build unity and team spirit while raising money for the cheerleading squad. Cheerleaders raising money for trips, competitions, events, uniforms and other endeavors can be incredibly effective at fundraising because of their positive attitudes, team spirit and a go-getter approach to everything. Here are three fundraising ideas for your next cheerleading fundraiser.

1. One great fundraiser that cheerleaders have proven to have great success with is cookie dough fundraising. The cheerleaders simply take order forms to friends, family and neighbors and collect orders for delicious cookie dough. When the cookie dough arrives, the team members deliver the cookie dough to those who ordered it.

2. Cheerleaders also have tremendous success with car wash fundraisers. The cheerleaders’ enthusiasm and team spirit is contagious. The team can practice their cheers as they wash cars getting everyone into the spirit and excitement of the cause and generating a lot of money all in a day’s work. All it takes is a few posters and advance promotion to get all of the football players waiting in line to have their car washed. Everyone else will follow and big money can be made.

3. The cheerleading team members can also have bake sales in the off-season of the sport they cheer for. The football cheerleaders can make treats and sell them during the home games during the basketball season and the winter cheerleaders can sell baked treats and beverages during the football season. Cheerleaders can also have successful bake sales on the weekends and at other events, and during break and lunch hours. They can draw attention to their sale with cheers and more enthusiasm. “1-2-3-4 - what are we fundraising for? Bulldogs Bulldogs - Go team!”

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Moms - Work From Home - Your Own Fundraising Business!

June 10th, 2009

With the economy slowing, many of us want or need to pick up some additional income. What are the things a job needs to offer for a mom? Well, the opportunity to make good money obviously, freedom to work around your schedule as a mom which is your most important job, and support so that you can do your job effectively and make the money you want.

There are great opportunities in the fundraising industry for stay-at-home moms. Moms often have a great network of other parents and tend to know a lot of people who need fundraisers. Can you think of any groups off hand that you know need to raise money? Church groups, dance teams, cheerleading squads, bands, elementary schools, PTAs, athletic teams are just a few of the hundreds of groups who need to raise money. Almost every organization or group out there is looking for new ways to raise money. You could be their fundraising resource. With a little bit of knowledge and training, you can use your skills as a homemaker and a mom to create your own successful fundraising business.

First, decide if you want to research and build your own company from scratch or if you want to find a fundraising company that offers leads, training and support in the industry. If you have tons of knowledge about fundraising and have a lot of contacts already who you know need to fundraise, it might be a good idea to go it alone. However, if you want support, a training program with a proven success record, tools and leads, you may want to go with a fundraising company. Look for a company that is available to answer your questions and that wants you to succeed. Whether you work with a company or you ‘go it alone’, you can make your fundraising company a huge success with your focus, perseverance and positive attitude.

Starting your own fundraising business will require time and work, but you will be able to set your own schedule, be your own boss and decide how YOU want to run things. It’s YOUR business. Good luck and happy fundraising!

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Easy Fundraising Ideas For Profitable Fundraisers

March 30th, 2009

With the current economic climate, people don’t have a lot of time to spend on fundraising. We all want fundraising ideas that are quick, easy and effective.

There are many fundraising ideas available to you; right now is a great time to choose a fundraiser that doesn’t require start up cost and one that will make your group, team or club the money you need from fundraising.

Some of the best easy fundraising ideas are the most simple. Back to basics! Have you considered a bake sale for your upcoming fundraiser? With news and the economy getting worse daily, a bake sale could be the perfect easy fundraising idea. Most people would love a pick-me-up right now with all of the bad news in the media. Why not meet these needs with your fundraiser and make people happy?

By choosing a bake sale for your next fundraiser, you can start making money with very little start up cost. Brainstorm bake sale fundraising ideas to make the sale more creative - create fun unique cookie flavors, add treats that people may not be able to buy in the store for your fundraiser. It is great to make your baked goods extra special so that your friends and family will not be able to resist your fundraising efforts.

Tips for your Easy Bake Sale Fundraiser

1. Make creative and beautiful treats that friends, neighbors and business owners can’t resist

2. Have each group member commit to making and selling a certain amount of fundraising treats.

3. Brainstorm bake sale fundraising ideas with your group to take your fundraiser to the next level - consider selling at local events, around a holiday like Easter or Mother’s Day to maximize your fundraising profits.

4. Price your treats right - you are fund raising but still want to offer a great value to your customers/supporters. Supporters expect to pay a little bit of a premium for fundraisers but don’t break the bank!

Another easy fundraising idea that is slightly healthier but just as fun is a Spinner’s Fundraiser. With no money up front, you can start this easy fundraiser that offers the best profit percentage available in the fundraising industry. Spinner’s Fundraisers are a fun unique way to get your friends and family to donate to your group’s fundraising efforts without spending a lot of money. 

Donors spin the Spinner (which is like a game piece board) to determine an amount to donate to your group. In return for their fund raising donation, each donor gets a valuable sheet of coupons. This easy fundraising idea makes money for your group and puts coupons in the hands of your friends and family for savings on local restaurants and services. Best of all this fundraiser can make as much money as your fund raising group desires. Spinners are the first reusable fundraiser, making them a cool “green” fundraising idea.

Tips for your Spinners Fundraiser:

1. Encourage each member of the group commit to raising a certain amount of money during your fundraiser and give frequent updates on progress and success stories.

2. Run the Spinners Fundraiser consecutively with a Bake Sale fundraiser so that you can increase your profits. Sell a cookie - have the donor spin and donate for coupons too!

3. Fundraisers that have a deadline tend to do better as there is a sense of urgency for your group members to get it done - about 2 weeks of fundraising tends to be a good amount of time.

In this tough economy, you can still take easy fundraising ideas and make them successful fundraisers. It will take more commitment and dedication from your team or group members but you can still have a super profitable and fun fundraiser!

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College Students - Start Your Own Fundraising Business! Work From Home!

March 6th, 2009

Let’s be honest. Good jobs are hard to find. Good paying jobs are even harder to find. Good paying jobs that offer flexibility and setting your own hours are nearly impossible to find. So, why not take matters into your own hands and use what you have to start your own thriving fundraising business.

Whether you are looking for something to supplement your allocated finances for your college expenses or are looking for some spending money to enjoy life while in college or maybe you are saving for the time when you get out of college - starting your own fundraising business could be a great move for you.

First, you have a lot of resources at your disposal while in college. Most importantly, your exposure to tons of groups that need to raise money can be your greatest asset. Sororities, fraternities, clubs, bands, dance teams, sports teams, theatre groups, special interest groups, religious organizations - all of these are in your college world and chances are you know people who are in these groups just in your circle of friends and classmates. It’s safe to say that most of these groups will need to raise money at least once this year.Growing budget cutbacks are leading more and more groups to turn to fundraising and many want unique or creative fundraising ideas that are easy, and profitable. You can be these groups and teams go-to source for all things fundraising.

Second, you have access to email, phones, computers, copy machines and other tools that make starting your own business that much easier.

Third, you are gaining skills daily as a college student, not just in classes but in your life as a student - communication skills, negotiation skills, writing skills and more that will be very helpful to your fundraising business.

The next step is to find a fundraising company or companies that you can distribute products for that people might be interested in. Common profitable fundraisers include candy sales, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel sales, the Scratch and Help Fundraiser to name a few. Additionally, it would be great to brainstorm some creative non-product based fundraisers that you could help execute. Examples of these are Service Auction Fundraisers, Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers, Jog-a-thons. For these, you could arrange either a flat fee or percentage of profit that would be paid to you for your work in organizing the fundraiser. 

You can increase the success of your business by forging relationships with local businesses to act as sponsors to various fundraisers and offer that as a great reason to work with your business rather than competitors.

Use your resources, get motivated and start your own fundraising business today. Look for a reputable company to team up with that offers support, training and great profitable fundraisers and you will be making money in no time. You will be able to enjoy working when you want, where you want and see the money and profits from your hard work directly.

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