Trying to collect money for a fundraiser can be challenging at times. What if I told you there was a better way? The best part? You won’t have to carry around inventories or knock on people’s doors (something that always makes me nervous). Even better, you won’t have to get people to buy something that they don’t need…like a 1-year subscription to some boring magazine. Keep reading to learn how to raise money for your next fundraiser.
How To Successfully Raise Money For Your Next Fundraiser
This post is in collaboration with FundScrip.
Before I talk about this cool and simple new way to raise money for a fundraiser, I wanted to share some of my fundraiser fails.
- Selling Candy
Many years ago – way before you could create a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for things, I sold candy to pay for my prom. I’d go to the store on the weekends, pick up big boxes of chips, chocolate bars, candies and pickled hot sausage then I would sell them to the neighborhood kids for a small profit. It took me MONTHS to get enough to pay for my ticket and my dress because I would eat most of the merchandise. Buying a prom dress doesn’t count as a “non-profit, ‘ but you get the point.
- Online Direct Sales Party
The other more recent attempt was back when I was a direct sales rep. I had just started out and wanted to give back by hosting a party and giving my commission to a nonprofit. Out of the few people who showed up for the online party, only one placed an order. I ended up donating my own money.
Yikes right! Trust me; I know all about having to ask friends and family to buy things from me. Even when it is for a good cause it can feel a bit awkward. When I was contacted by the guys at FundScrip, I just knew I had to share this fantastic resource with you all.
About FundScrip
FundScrip is a fundraising program that began in Montreal in 2004 and has helped raise over $18 million in funds for schools, sports teams, community organizations, non-profits, churches, and more. The proposition is simple, pay for your everyday shopping with gift cards, and you’ll raise money with every purchase.
With over 220 participating retailers, FundScrip makes raising funds seamless. I was excited to see that a lot of my favorite shops are participating. Indigo, Gap, Toys R Us and so many other stores! Each gift card you buy, you’ll receive a donation on top of the value of the card from 2% to 10%.
Use gift cards when you shop for groceries, gas, clothes, even going to the movies instead of other payment methods.
I know that a lot of you are busy moms with kids that are in different sports & school activities. Sooner or later, you will have to raise funds for an event and FundScrip is the way to go! They take all the guesswork out of the process and offer fantastic support.
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Visit FundScrip now to get started on your next fundraiser.
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What did you raise money for recently? I’m really curious to read what you guys have to say!
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Thanks a lot for sharing these tips! Fundraisers can be difficult. Anything we can do to make them more successful is always welcome.
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This is an amazing idea! Our school is always trying to find ways to raise funds. I’m going to tell our school leaders about this because I think they’ll like it.
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I had no idea about FundScrip before but it definitely seems effective. Fundraising can be hard work – especially on the kids when they have such a competitive drive!
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It’s back to school and our PTA and Band and Athletic boosters are always looking for new to raise money. You have to start early as the same goes for every other organization at school. Thanks for sharing info on FundScript, I can’t wait to share with our groups at school.
I am so happy to have learned about Fundscrip! Thank you for this. We do a few fundraisers a year so I will let the committee know of this!
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This sounds really helpful! I’ll keep this in mind the next time I have to help out with a fundraiser because it can be tough!
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Wonderful suggestions! Fundraising can be difficult, especially when there are at least five other schools selling the same items. FundScrip looks like an awesome way to change things up.
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This is a pretty cool concept. Fundraising is tough.. even selling Girl Scout Cookies every year is a big hassle. FundScrip looks like a great way to change things up and make it an easier process.
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I have heard of FundScrip before, but I had no idea how effective it is. It sounds like a great idea. I will keep this in mind.
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This is so useful post, but i think we don’t have such concept in India n other than we females r not so liberal for this
As a housewife i add some money in my piggie bank n other places like almirah, drawers n purse ?
Thanks for ur sharing n post ??
I don’t really do fundraisers, as I’m not in the need to set one up, but if I ever do, you’ve given some great tips! I’ve never heard of any of these before, so I’m bookmarking.
Gift cards are a great idea! So many “candy” sales and other things that people do to raise money just isn’t worth the price they are selling it for. At least this way, I can help my friend’s fundraiser – but still get something worth getting.
I can’t imagine how hard it is to collect money for fundraising. I admire people who loves doing it for a cause. Hope your event will be success despite of hardships.
I am actually getting ready to do a fundraiser through my brand and a friends brand to raise money for Project Semicolon. These ideas would be great to incorporate.
These ideas will surely be a big help! This will be worth it and many will benefit.
I’ve never heard of FundScrip before, but it sounds like a great way to raise money. I love online parties too!
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This is a great idea for raising money!! I have never heard of FundScrip before but I will definitely be checking to out soon!!
This is awesome! I remember in school fundraising was always crazy and somewhat stressful
Great ideas! I love finding new ways to raise funds for different causes!
Fundraising can be challenging, but these tips sound like they’re beneficial making it a success! I’ll definitely have to consider some of these ideas in the future.
Thanks for sharing these great tips! Fundraising can be quite difficult and learning about FundScrip was surely a big help.
The last fundraiser we had was for our son’s school band. It was a success, but I will have to look into FundScrip. It sounds like an amazing program.
I like the idea of that and have been needing some fund raising ideas for our local 4-H club.
With school, sports, and charitable activities there always seem to be some kind of fundraiser going on with our family. This was a very helpful post and I will keep FundScrip in mind for future activities.
Wow, this sounds amazing. Is it a worldwide thing?I’m loving the new platforms being built recently. This will help so many people!
Hello, Well said that fundraising can be challenging task. But you have shared some successful tips to raise money for our next fundraiser. It will really help us in fundraising. Thanks for sharing!