Fundraiser Websites

Fundraiser websites can help you glean inspiration for your organization’s next big event, as well as help you get started in whatever you choose. From chocolate sales to huge soirees, there are many wonderful websites to choose from.

Small groups can find traditional fundraising ideas online

There are so many fundraiser websites on the Web, it is truly enough to make your head spin as you search for support and ideas when it comes to your own special group. Some are out there simply to make money, while others have helpful information free of charge. The winning websites seem to strike some sort of balance between the two – providing you with the guidance and answers you need, while also providing additional quality information and resources to help get you started. To decide which fundraiser websites will best benefit you, keep a few things in mind.

What is your ultimate fundraiser goal? Do you need to earn $1,000 or $100,000? If the latter is true, then chances are you do not need to waste your time selling candy bars. You will need a much grander plan in order to maximize your money intake. However, if the former is closer to your actual goal, then websites that provide simple fundraising products such as chocolate, magazines, candles and even novelty popcorn will usually suffice just fine.

Sometimes groups pay such a large overhead for their fundraiser, that they unfortunately do not earn much money in the long run. Keep overhead low when at all possible, and seek out fundraising websites that allow you to earn the maximum amount of income possible. If you are visiting a non-product endorsed site, you may be able to find some suggestions on fundraisers that don’t require a lot of initial financial output.

Finally, what is your time frame and level of participant commitment? You do not want to order several crates of candy bars only to find no one within your group is able to sell them on Saturday mornings, which may be the only time a store front or parking lot is available for you to do so. Plan out the “who, what, when and where” of fundraising before you jump in and make that initial commitment of time and money. This will save you quite a headache in the long run, and protect the reputation and organization of your group.

Since there are so many sites out there, you may not stumble upon any truly good ones without spending extensive time on the Internet. To get you started, here are some gems worth looking at when you’re preparing your fundraising year.

See’s Candies is one of the most popular chocolate manufacturers in the nation. Their fundraising program is extensive and is a simple way to earn some money for your group, especially if your organization is full of younger members that will be doing the fundraising. Even better, if See’s is not normally sold in your area through local stores, you will have plenty of customers flocking to you for this well regarded chocolate.

Gourmet popcorn at this level of quality is still fairly new to the fundraising world, and your friends and family will love the great variety available through Popcorn Palace’s fundraising program. Earn up to 50% of the profits from the eleven different flavors available for you to sell.

Available through many companies, and usually successful no matter who you choose, the scratchcard concept is simple and you can earn up to a 90% profit, which makes it popular with many groups. You can sometimes raise up to $100 per card, by giving one scratchcard to each of your participants. You then ask those participants to invite friends, family and neighbors to scratch off one of the circles on the card, which will name their designated donation amount. No amount goes beyond $2.50, and each scratcher receives a coupon sheet as a thank you. These cards can even be personalized to suit your group perfectly.

For even more fundraising websites, commission a few members of your organization to do some research into the various sites available. Challenge them to find as many reputable sites as possible, so at your first planning meeting you’ll have as many choices as possible.

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