fundraisers always sell something you don’t actually want
Should you avoid eye contact or break the little kid’s heart?
Don’t judge, we have all been there.
Another fundraiser for a good cause, but they are peddling something you don’t actually want or need. You don’t need more baked goods, coupon books or, heaven forbid, a magazine subscription.
Why can’t fundraisers sell something you actually want to buy?
Don’t worry, it’s awkward for the seller too
They’re human too, and guess what, they can feel your awkwardness as well as your attempts to look away (even if you try and cover it up with the partially surprised look when you actually “see” them ;)
There is a better way: Sell them something they want AND already buy
Rather than selling something they don’t want, let’s sell them something they already purchase. In the end, here is what happens:
Buyer spends money they were already planning to spend
The seller receives the support
The buyer gets something they will actually use (and enjoy)
Seller = Happier
Buyer = Happier
Win-win
2 Options for Fundraising
Option #2: Day at the Coffee House
Option #1: Bag Sales
Bag Sales: Here’s How it Works
Select the 2 week period you want your fundraiser to run
Using the provided order sheets, accumulate orders and collect payments (payable to fundraiser)
Upon completion of fundraising period, the aggregate order is communicated to Beans for roasting/packaging and net payment of proceeds sent
Within 1 week, Beans delivers the aggregate order to you for distribution
Ultimate Payoff: Fundraiser keeps $3 from each bag sale
Day at the Coffee House: Here’s How it Works
Select the a day you want to fundraiser to occur (excl Sat.)
Promote the fundraiser with provided marketing materials
Let attendees know to mention the fundraiser when they order
The End
Ultimate Payoff: 15% of all sales from fundraiser sales
Ready for a new way to fundraise?
Are you ready for a new way to fundraise by selling:
Something people already want
Something they are planning to purchase anyways
Something that’s a low cost item to support you cause?
Plus, we promise they will like the coffee too :)