A small Cheerleading group of only 20 members sold an amazing 36 Scratch & Support fundraising cards in just a few weeks making a net profit of $2,400.

Results like this are easy to achieve, let us show you how! Contact us today on 1800 657 489 and we can discuss your group and what will work best and make huge profits.

It can be difficult knowing which company you should select when it comes to running a fundraiser. To help take out some of the guess work here are a few things to take into consideration.

1. How long have they been operating for?

A company that has stood the test of time immediately tells you they know what they are doing. If they didn’t – they wouldn’t still be running 10-20 years later. The longer they have been around for the more knowledge, tips and advice they have which can be incredibly useful especially to those who are new to running fundraisers. There is also a good chance they know which products will work best for your school, group or organisation increasing the success of the program you end up running.

2. Costs and profits

The products on offer from each company can also help narrow down the selection. Look at the amount of clear profit you will make AFTER you have purchased the fundraising product(s)/program. The ability to return left-over products is another element to take into consideration in the event you don’t sell as much as you estimated. Some companies allow return of over-stock for some programs, others do not. If you pick a company or program that don’t allow returns you may need to rely on their guidance and advice for ordering the correct amount for your group.

3. Friendly and approachable

Customer service is also important. It’s nice to be able to phone up and ask a question without feeling like you’re being a nuisance. You can usually gauge the level of service within moments of discussing your ideas and program preferences. It can be beneficial to select the company that can’t do enough for you and will willingly discuss solutions and suggestions with minimal prompting. Don’t be shy to ask as many questions as you can think of prior to committing to a program to ensure you make the right choice.

4. Goods supplied

Some fundraising programs come with all you need to run and support your fundraiser in a nice neat package whilst others come with very little support leaving you to create your own promotional materials to promote your fundraising event. Find out if your buyers will receive any information to support the program, if you have to pay extra for it, or whether you have to do it yourself. If there are costs involved you should weigh those up against the time and effort it will take to create your own, and how successful that will be in comparison. A fundraising program is only as successful as the promotion behind it.

5. Buyer incentives

Some companies offer bonus items to help increase the profits of your fundraiser. These bonus items can be used for seller incentives and to boost profits. This can aid the ultimate success and is worth consideration prior to making the final choice.

6. Go Local

Picking a company that is located locally (in the same state or region versus overseas) can also add peace of mind. They tend to be easier to get in touch with and there are no language and time barriers. It is also important to ensure safety standards and product quality assurances are in place and that all goods and services are guaranteed. Using a local company will also speed up the delivery of goods and materials.

It can be daunting to select the best fundraiser for your school, group or organisation. Fundraising is hard work and you want to get it right the first time to ensure you don’t get your volunteers or families offside with multiple attempts.

We have put together a few hints to make your decision easier. If it’s one thing we know, it’s FUNdraising!

Do your research first
Don’t second guess which fundraising program your group will support – ask them what they want. Even if you narrow down the selection to 2-3 options it gives everyone a chance to feel involved creating a closer connection to the program (which means more profit).

Take the weather into account
In warmer weather programs like sunscreen, raffles with holiday prizes and sport or activity based fundraisers such as the My School Walk or Run For Fun may be more productive. In cooler weather programs like Crest chocolates or Billy G’s Cookie Dough might appeal more (to name a few).

Plan around seasonal events
Seasonal links also prove productive such as Cookie Dough at Christmas time promoted as gift ideas or entertaining treats, greeting card packs or linking up a raffle fundraiser with an annual event or fete to value add and boost profits further.

Costs versus benefits
Weigh up the cost of the program, the amount of time it will take for volunteers to execute and the end profit potential based on a low and high response. Pausing for a moment to ensure it is feasible, tangible and profitable will ensure you know exactly what you are getting into prior to committing.

Exclusivity and value
The harder the product is to get the more profitable it will be. When deciding which fundraiser will work best for your school ensure that the price is competitive and that it is in reach of your supporters. No matter how great the product is, if they simply can’t afford it in the weekly budget they can’t support the fundraiser no matter how much they want to.

Fundraising, when it’s done right, does work and we see it every single day. This month a small Kindy in Murray Bridge with 150 families sold an impressive 392 Billy G’s Cookie Dough tubs. At $4 profit per tub that’s a great success.

In 2011 we asked our faithful customers to vote on the flavours they most wanted to see in the Billy G Gourmet Cookie Dough range. Three clear winners stood out so we decided to create all of them!

Introducing Raspberry White Choc, Mint Triple Choc and Cherry Choc Delight. This now boosts the range up to 7 tempting flavours of cookies and biscuits.

The same huge $4 profit per tub applies with great prize incentives for your sellers. Check out all of the details here.

BOOK OUR My School Walk or Run For Fun Fundraiser BY 31 MARCH, 2012 AND RUN ANYTIME IN 2012 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE Scratch + Support Fundraiser WITH WHICH YOU MAKE UP TO $4,000.

We will give you 50 of our Scratch + Support fundraising cards, together with 50 silicone sports watches to support the selling of the cards. Make an extra $4,000 profit!

It is a fun and great fundraiser for support groups, teams and team gear, travel and camps etc.

For more information on this terrific promotion click here.

In 2012 we have a new, exciting prize program and new, high impact poster size sponsorship forms for your students.

Our prize program was highly successful in 2011 and in 2012 your students will really get behind this fundraiser even further. To view the new prizes and sponsorship form, please  click here.

Popular 4th Term Fundraisers include:

Billy G’s Cookie Dough Festive selection
This includes all of our usual Billy G flavours as well as Christmas favourites including Christmas Cake and Shortbread Biscuits. They make taste delicious and make great gift ideas too. view more

Cancer Council Sunscreen
As summer heat continues to gather strength there is no better time to top up on your sunscreen supply. Our extensive range includes Ezi Clips, Tubes and Pump Packs. Great value, high profit margin and prize incentives for the kids. view more

Graduation Gifts are also a popular choice in term 4 and are offered at great prices complete with name engraving.

Winners:

Week 1: Sandra Chilcott from Blairmount Public School
Week 2: Nicole Tran from ABC Kenmore North
Week 3: Sania Bradford, Roma Rascals Playgroup
Week 4: Lisa Seal, Centennials Netball Club
Week 5: Tanjil-Lea McGrath, Pakeham Springs Primary School
Week 6: Leigh Murdoch, Waggrakine Primary School
Week 7: Shanyn Cooper, Bayview Kindergarten

Thank you for your valuable feedback and we appreciate your time.

Early booking draw (2) for 2011 has been drawn.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Curran Public School, Macquarie Fields NSW
They have selected a Promethean Interactive Whiteboard as their prize.

Remember, there are still two more prize draws to win and entry is easy, you just need to run an Australian Fundraising program during 2011. Good luck!

Don’t take our word for it… even the Billy G’s Cookie Dough and Australian Fundraising Facebook walls speak for themselves:

“I’d love to see updates of any customers who are currently selling their fundraising dough, I love this stuff, it’s just that I don’t know anybody who is fundraising more than once a year… and once a year is not enough for this yummy dough!!” L.R.

“Can u buy your mixtures anywhere else other then fundraisers.. I dont know anyone doing them at the moment..” S.A.

“Love the cookies…. so easy to make and taste beautiful…” C.L.

“YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!! What a treat, William loved rolling the dough, only took us 20 minutes, as a mum I loved that there was NO MESS!! Thanks Billy G!” M.W.

“Hi is there any schools near mackay fundraisin so i can buy another tub! its beauitful stuff.” S.D.

“We are a school of only 115 students but we sold over 500 tubs of cookie dough; it was so easy to run, your tally software was a delight to use and it was a pleasure to work with your company”.

What are you waiting for?! Learn more here.

The history of Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday: Our more recent history of Mothers Day dates back to 1600s in England. Here a mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers. After a prayer service in church to honor the Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers.

Today Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries including Australia, America, United Kingdom, India, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Canada, China, Japan and Belgium. It is now most common for children to pay a tribute to their mother often with small token gifts. Over time the day has become increasingly more commercial especially when it comes to the flower and gift card industries.

Australian schools also take advantage of the occassion by offering sale items to their students. This not only helps raise much needed funds but gives children a sense of pride and much enjoyment with the ability to spoil their mother with a gift item they picked and paid for personally.

You can view our extensive range of giftware by clicking here. You can even order items online here.