If your organization is looking for a way to raise much needed funds, why not sell flowers during holiday times. Selling flowers is a proven fundraiser that has been a valuable asset to many organizations and clubs of all sizes.
Your group can either purchase flowers from a local farm (hopefully at a substantial discount) and sell them, or go with one of several Internet flower shops that specialize in fundraising with flowers.
The best time to sell flowers for charity is around a holiday like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. If your organization is large, you can take prepaid orders for flowers by setting up a table in the cafeteria or in any strategic location where there is heavy traffic. On delivery day, you can have the flowers available for pick up at the same spot. You might even want to have extra flowers available for last minute shoppers.
If your group goes with an online fundraiser, choose a reputable company. The will send you brochures, which you will show to potential buyers who will place their orders and submit their payment upfront. Once the order is placed to the online company, a delivery will be made, and your group is responsible for disbursement. Profits usually run around 50%. The most popular sales for this type of fundraiser are bulbs.
About SmartRaise:
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