I have found out that there are mixed feelings about fundraising programs where you sale candy and things like that. In most cases people end up buying these products not because they want them but just to support the fundraisers.
What is your feeling towards a fundraising program that sells telecommunication products like mobile phones, Voice over IP phones, Satellite TV and things like that?
Thanks for all your contribution. Just to clarify, the program sells the same products at the same deals or even better than one can find in the shops. For example, there are a lot of free cell phones, or satellite subscriptions without installation costs. Plus of course, the convenience of online shopping.
Does this change your view?
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From my own experience, product fundraising is still the best vehicle for a non-profit group to raise money, especially if they need a relatively large sum in a short period of time. Product fundraising outperforms raffles, auctions, bake sales, donation appeals, and the like, time and time again.
I agree that especially this time of year, the same old programs offering candy, gift items and wrapping paper are not only getting old, but many people feel that they are only getting a token for their contribution.
Telecommunication items for fundraising? I don't know... There is SO MUCH competition from telecommunication companies with promotions offering consumers FREE phones and minutes just to sign up with them that I wonder if enough of your supporters would PAY for something that they can get for "free" in the marketplace.
I have found that frozen food, such as frozen cookie dough, desserts, snacks and appetizers sell really well, and are well-received by the public. Most people buy these items anyway, and if they are offered varieties that appear to be a decent value, they are more than willing to support your organization with multiple purchases.
There are many companies that offer this service. Just go to your search engine and look for fundraising companies that offer frozen food.