Ideas for Fundraising for Schools, Churches and Non Profit Organizations
With the advent of the internet, fundraising has evolved and has become a lot easier, more profitable, and a lot more fun. No more need for boring bake sales or candy sales or terrible tasting pizza sales. While fundraising the traditional way still works, when you put ONLINE fundraising into the mix, your options for raising cash simple explode and become exponential.
That's exactly why FundRaisingMom.com started her website. Check it out for some really good "do it yourself" insights into creating an online fundraising presence for your school, club, church or other organization.
Fundraising for Schools and Colleges
National Outdoor Media Network has two campus fundraising programs: outdoor telephone kiosks and outdoor newsstands.
Campusfundraiser.com ".... the most popular fundraising program on college campuses nationwide. Our company specializes in ensuring that motivated student groups earn exceptional money through our unique fundraising program...."
Cherrydale Farms "....we are the LARGEST elementary school, band/choir, and athletic fund raising company in the United States!..."
College Success Fund Raising Program.
ForSchools.com "....We arrange for participating schools and organizations to receive a rebate from purchases made from many of the Internet's leading merchants and we arrange for payment just for having individuals register with some of the Internet's most beneficial offers...."
School-Fundraising.org "By bringing exotic handcrafts from all corners of the world to your living room, Concerned Crafts empowers the needy to help themselves...."
Kid's Shield Protection Systems
Free fundraiser's kit.
Kid Art "....is a wonderful new fund raising program that uses your student's artwork to create custom gifts such as T-shirts, mouse pads, coffee mugs, aprons and much more...."
TheLocalSchools.com
We provide free site-hosting where your school can publish information about activities, sports, music, clubs, organizations - anything that students, parents, teachers or your community would be interested in!
We provide you with the tools and resources to learn web-based technologies (HTML, JavaScript, page layout, graphic design, etc.) while creating your school's web pages, in combination with the opportunity to sell banner-ads for your site on TheLocalSchools.com that can provide substantial fund raising for your school, club or organization
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Selling all the banner-ads on your site (150) will generate over $25,000 for your school, club or organization year after year!
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You retain 100% of the revenue from any additional entrepreneurial opportunities generated by selling banner-ads.
DirectLine Technologies is the recognized leader in telemarketing alumni membership campaigns. At the 1998 CASE Annual Assembly we described how, for a single client, we achieved 10,000 memberships in ten weeks. Our extensive experience with alumni memberships allows us to design programs which increase memberships while supporting annual giving
Online Fundraising
Elementary ePhilanthropy a very clear article concerning many of the major concerns about Online Fundraising
Human-i-Tees "is the largest, most well-established environmental fundraising company in the world. We have helped 60,000 groups like yours to raise over $75,000,000! Human-i-Tees boasts the biggest profits of any environmental fundraiser, fast and reliable service, and products that carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee. To see how easy it is to raise the funds you need with Human-i-Tees, view our Virtual Fundraiser." Free Approval Kit
Good Heavens Eco-Clothes "....The folks at Good Heavens believe that many schools, clubs and church groups want a fundraiser that not only makes lots of money but directly helps our environment with each and every sale. All our shirts are made of recycled or organically grown fabrics and the attractive environmental designs make selling a snap. Your group keeps 1/3 of the cost; depending on the item that could be $4.00, $6.00, $9.00.....or as much as $17.00 per shirt....If you would like a sample kit, call us at 610-668-1897, or simply e-mail us..."
CommunityBids.com, the service that allows your group or organization to hold an on-line auction fundraiser. Discover how fun and easy it is to raise money from the busy people in your community by auctioning off goods and services - much as you would do in a charity auction. Some benefits over the traditional charity auction include:
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A wider variety of items can be offered.
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Longer periods for bidding mean more people can participate.
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Out-of-town friends and relatives have the chance to participate.
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Local media buzz always brings in more money.
No experience or special software is needed to run your on-line auction fundraiser
WinWinBargains.com "....a full featured auction site designed exclusively to enable non-profit organizations to raise money in a fun way where everyone that participates WINS.
"Items donated by supporters, members and local area businesses as well as celebrity items are placed for sale on the non-profit group's auction to be sold to the highest bidder. Proceeds go to the non-profit group (minus a small fee to the auction company). We have oodles of donation suggestions listed on the site.
"All collecting for sold items is done electronically by credit or debit card on our secure site. Neither the group or its members need to collect money or do daily checkins and checkouts as in many fundraisers.
"Bidders will likely be able to purchase items for much less than their retail value. Bidders will pay a 10% buyer's premium. Example: The highest bid is $40. The winning bidder would actually pay $44 ($40 + $4).
"The GROUP WINS because they receive a very high percentage of the winning bids on every item sold no matter how many items are listed (no limit).
"DONATING MERCHANTS WIN because they get concentrated publicity as group members and supporters publicize the auction as well as when people visit the auction site..."
eFundraising.com provide free transactional shopping malls that give non-profit 40% of profits.
GolfforCharity.com
The enews.com Not-for-Profit Newsstand Network is an affiliate program created especially for not-for-profit organizations and school groups. This easy, online fundraising program enables you to pick magazines that directly relate to your organization's mission and offer them to your supporters at low, discount prices. Once you pick the titles you want to offer, just include the links we supply on your Web site, and earn 21% of the subscription cost for all subscriptions placed through your Web site.
• This program is completely FREE.
• It is easy to implement in just a few minutes.
• You choose the magazines you offer.
• Child-friendly links available.
• We provide the links, graphics, and banners.
• Links include your organization's name and logo.
• You won't lose traffic.
• Quickly learn how much money you've raised.
• Get a check each quarter.
• Offer low, discount magazine prices.
• FlexTrack feature allows groups of nonprofits to join.
Online Newsstands Free co-branded newsstand provides 25% of sales to charities while offering over 1200 magazine titles at low prices.
TheRightReason.com is an Internet service Provider that brings Non-Profit Organizations and their supporters together in a unique and rewarding way. Receive $5 on every $19.95 ISP account you sell.
Win-Win Auctions
Affinity Shopping Sites for Schools
These are shopping sites that contribute a portion of the sales to a charity of the shopper's choice. According to Philanthropy News Network "An estimated 15 percent of America's schools have signed up for the programs, which generate averages of $100 to $2,000 per quarter".
"Maybe some people will say it's commercialization, but we have to be realistic. Society is changing, and people are tired of the same old fundraising," Gwen Moss, a McLean, Virginia high school teacher told the Post. "You don't have to pay $10 for a box of chocolates you don't like. This is a realistic form of fundraising." Washington Post article
Help a School
School Cash
School Pop will give $5 to your school for each friend, family member or colleague who registers at Schoolpop.com.
Shopforschool.com
Affinity Fundraising
4MyCommunity.com
CharityCounts.com
CharityMall.com 100% of commission paid to charity.
Cherrydale Farms MegaMall
CyberCares.com
eFundDrive.com
Fundraising.com Donates 100% of commissions to non-profit.
GaZoom.com is a Membership to SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS! We are a family oriented website that obtains its members through local fundraising initiatives such as school groups, fundraisers, cultural & religious groups and charities.
GreaterGood.com
HomeGalleria.com
iGive.com
iPledge.net UK
iReachOut.com
KidsFunStuff.com
Mrgoodbucks.com
MyCause.com
NPSMall.com
PublicSpirit.com give 50% of commissions to charities.
OurFund.com
Shop2Give
UK Fundraising on Affinity Fundraising
ProductRange.com UK shopping portal give 100% of commissions to charities
One Stop Giving
GiveNation.com
"Most nonprofit organizations do not have fully-functioning Web sites with online donation processing. Through Givenation.com, nonprofits are able to offer donors another giving option, making contributing faster and easier. 100% of donation goes to charity, minus a $2.50 or $5.00 fee.
eContributor.com
"eContributor is the leading source of online fundraising solutions. Through our advanced Internet technology, we can integrate our engine with your web site to provide a safe, cost-effective and legally compliant means for fundraising, payment processing, data collection and reporting."
4Charity.com "4charity.com is revolutionizing philanthropy: We are creating Web-based services for companies, nonprofits and individuals that make charitable giving quick, easy and a part of daily life."
CharityWeb provides custom e-commerce solutions for non-profit organizations.
Charity Portals
CharitableWay.com
GiveforChange.com
Helping.org
WebCharity.com Hosts auction events and virtual thrift shops with 100% of proceeds going to charity.
Some novel fundraising ideas for any group
Northwest Airlines Air Cares Program "....Each quarter, AirCares works with a different non-profit organization in a public awareness and onboard fund-raising campaign. On every flight Northwest Airlines passengers learn about the mission of the charity partner through a flight attendant announcement or a descriptive video. In addition, Northwest's in-flight magazine WorldTraveler features an article describing the organization and includes an envelope for passenger contributions...."
A Night at the Races Video Horse Racing event complete with Official Race Programs, Mutuel Wagering Tickets, Daily Double Tickets, Odds Computation (Control) Sheets, Funny Money and Instructions. A variety of kits in the $200 range.
Breck's Fundraising with Bulbs 50% profit
Dutch Mill Bulbs. 50% profit. Order FREE fundraising packet online.
Bright Ideas "Your Fund Raising Professionals" Candles. Lollipops. Gourmet Coffee. Safety Kits.
Fundraising Cookbooks by Morris Press
Golden Harvest Fruit Company
Hale's Groves Fundraising Free kit. Profit potential Calculator
Name Your Game personalized vinyl decals.
Lo-Mast Business Directories No investment. Pays $2500 to $10,000 to your organization.
Personalized Letters from Santa and the Easter Bunny
Halo Wax Works $5 to $7 profit per candles. No upfront investment.
TouchofNature.com Bulbs and seeds. 55% profit.
FundRaisingBatteries.com Earn 35% selling Toshiba Alkaline Batteries
Fragrant Moments Scented Candles
GBI Fundraising, representing Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmer's Almanac offers unique, high quality products with a lot of tradition behind them to groups who wish to raise funds.
Superthons. Walk-a-thons. Bike-a-thons. etc.
Telcom-Pro's "Perpetual Fundraising Program" Win/Win. Save members money on their phone bills. Contribute 5% to the charity... forever. Painless. Powerful. The sky's the limit here!
Every Knee Shall Bow Christian Fund Raising Decals.
Yo-Yo Fundraiser
Some "Old Standards"
1Fundraising.com Online fundraising info request form
Old Sacramento Popcorn Company
Darnall Fund Raising Candy Name brands like Hershey's, M&M's, etc. Your group makes 52%.
Gordon Bernard Fund Raising Calendars
Helen Grace Chocolates
Les Cafes Opera Gourmet Coffee
ThomasFundraising.com Omaha Steaks, cheesecake, cookie dough, beef sticks, fudge, donation cards
Tupperware Fund Raising Online and off line.
Worthington Fund Raising "Hershey's, M&M and Fannie May Confections. Adding to an already superior line we include specially licensed products such as Looney Tunes, Precious Moments, Mike Jordan memorabilia, as well as extraordinary gifts, novelties, candles, wrapping paper and many other accessories...."
The Fund Raising Lady
Fundraising Newsletters
Philanthropy Journal
Food For Thought
Board Cafe
Gilbert Center
Lipman Hearne
UK Fundraising News
NonprofitXpress
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Raising More Money
Energize
Pulse
Educational Funding Strategies
Fundraising for Small Groups
Fundraising Providers and Suppliers Newsletter
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