The Girl Scouts sell cookies every year for a reason—it’s very profitable! These days, fundraising product companies produce almost anything for sales: from cookie dough to gift wrap. Research various companies on the Web, or talk to other local fundraisers about their experiences. Determine which one has a product that will appeal to your community and will give you the best deal. Then sell, sell, sell!
There are two types of selling programs: “take order” and “point-of-sale”. With “take order” purchasers look through a list of items and place an order. They pay for their items when they are delivered. “Point-of sale” doesn’t require ordering. Folks get their product immediately.
Prep Steps:
1. Do a little research on fundraising companies.
2. Decide what you will sell.
3. Recruit your volunteer selling team.
4. Set a selling deadline.
5. Determine how items will be distributed and money collected.
Materials Needed:
1. Items to sell.
2. Catalogs and order forms should be provided by the company.
Helpful Hints:
• Parents can sell products to co-workers.
• Conducting this fundraiser just prior to the holiday season is very effective.
• If children are going to door to door, make sure they are accompanied by an adult.
Raised: $$
When: M
Publicity: Medium
Volunteers: 15
Challenge: Moderate
Audience: 500
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