Special Day Fundraising: Fundraising Cards

Often students in schools are involved in projects that require the class or students to raise additional money to cover the cost of that project. Some of these projects could be the raising of money to purchase band uniforms, go on a class trip, take a trip oversees, etc.

To help raise additional revenue there have been many creative fundraising efforts conducted. Some of these fundraising efforts include car washes, bowl-a-thons, walk-a-thons, selling of candy, etc.

One additional fundraising effort that has proven to be successful is the selling of greeting cards. This effort is known as the selling of a fundraising cards.

If wishing to know more about this fundraising effort or if thinking about raising money through the selling of fundraising cards it is important to know what are fundraising cards. In addition, it is helpful to know how the fundraiser works.

What Are Fundraising Cards?

In essence, fundraising cards are greeting cards that are purchased by the customer from a group or individual who is wishing to raise money for a cause. These greeting cards can be holiday cards that extend an appropriate greeting based on which holiday the buyer and the recipient of the card are celebrating. Those holidays can include Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving, birthdays, etc.

Generally, for major holidays, the inside of the card can be engraved with the sender's name. In addition, a certain quantity of the card can be purchase along with an appropriate number of envelopes. Sometimes these envelopes can be selected from different colors along with different types of trim. That trim could be gold or silver in appearance.

How The Fundraiser Works

Generally, through bulk mail offers or by searching the internet a reputable company can be approached who deals in fundraising cards. More often than not a parent or teacher will take the lead in this fundraiser.

Once the introduction packet has been received the responsible individual will present the fundraising cards idea to the group of individuals wishing to consider participating in the fundraising effort. Once everyone understands their role and is committed to participating the appropriate number of packages per individual is ordered. Most companies that handle this type of fundraiser offer all of the supplies necessary to ensure success. Some of those items may include ideas on how to sell the product, samples, sign up sheets for customers, etc.

Timing is also important because many individual wish to order their cards in time for the holiday season. Therefore, to allow enough time for ordering, fundraising cards should be promoted in the fall months.