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Church Fundraisers 4 great options for funding your ministry efforts Dutch Mill Bulbs
Jeff Ellenberger, President
William Rice, Co-Publisher
What elements of your fundraiser are most appealing to churches? Our brochure and online programs are easy to administrate — and the product is easy to sell. (Everybody loves flowers!) Every plant and bulb is guaranteed to grow and bloom; otherwise, we’ll replace that product. Price-wise, our bulbs are low-cost and high-profit.
What elements of your fundraiser are most appealing to churches? Fundraising cookbooks stand out because they engage the church community, as well as raise valuable ministry funds. Who doesn’t like to show off and share their favorite recipes — and see their name in print? People often buy cookbooks to give as gifts, or to use them themselves. Our website makes the cookbook’s creation and design easy. Church members are invited to participate; they even enter their favorite recipes. Pre-designed layouts and religious-themed covers ensure quick, simple printing.
What groups within a church have the most success selling your fundraiser? We’ve seen youth and adult groups do very well. But, a successful fundraiser always depends on a good group leader — enthusiastic, organized and goal-driven. Sales are motivated by leadership. What advice can you offer to churches selling your fundraiser? Besides appointing a motivated, organized group leader, we recommend: • Have fun! Set a realistic, attainable dollar goal. • Initiate with a kickoff meeting. Stress the importance of everyone’s participation. Set clear start / end dates (two to three weeks, ideally). • Spread the word beyond the congregation. Involve the community through social media, local media outlets, bulletin boards at work, and posters in local businesses. • Consider timing. Try not to compete with other community fundraisers. • Hold a wrap-up meeting. Announce results, recognize top sellers, and thank everyone involved.
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What groups within a church have the most success selling your fundraiser? We’ve seen youth groups, choirs, women’s groups and capital campaigns all benefit. The more people involved, the better — and that’s where our online communication tools can really help to engage and motivate people. What advice can you offer to churches selling your fundraiser? One of the best things about church cookbooks is that you don’t “sell” them — they sell themselves! You start by inviting everyone to submit their best recipes online. Then, you ask how many copies each contributor wants. You’ll also find that community members outside the church are willing to purchase local cookbooks.
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Rada Cutlery
Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program
Lisa Emig, Marketing Services Manager
Dan Kielman, VP of Marketing
What elements of your fundraiser are most appealing to churches? Everyone loves pizza! In fact, most people buy it at least once a week. With the brand name of Little Caesars, buyers know they’re getting the quality and value they expect. Each Kit includes more than one pizza (or bread). Plus, our fundraiser is easy to run — something the fundraising program coordinator will appreciate.
What elements of your fundraiser are most appealing to churches? Churches have been fundraising with our kitchen knives, cooking utensils and cutlery gift sets since 1948, when our company was founded. They appreciate being able to sell kitchen products that are 100% Made in the USA, and that their supporters want (and need). Also, the church is buying directly from the manufacturer, which means buyers get a remarkable value — and the church is able to help fund its programs.
What groups within a church have the most success selling your fundraiser? Because pizza is so well-loved, all groups have the same potential for success. If your group is motivated and excited, the fundraiser will be profitable! We’ve helped raise funds for the overall needs of church mission and youth groups, daycares, auxiliary groups, and building improvement funds. Pizza Kits have also been the fundraiser of choice for church groups looking to fund a specific need, such as choir robes or hymnals. What advice can you offer to churches selling your fundraiser? Get the word out! Let their friends, family, and congregants know that it’s Pizza Kit time. Use social media, email and posters around the church and your community. Mention your fundraiser in your church bulletin and weekly announcements. Optimal time(s) of year to host
What groups within a church have the most success selling your fundraiser? Over 68 years, we’ve worked with about every variation of church group and cause imaginable! Usually, however, it’s either the women’s group or youth group. The causes are wide-ranging — mission trips, church camps, building funds, food pantries, Vacation Bible School, as well as Relay For Life teams, to name just a few. What advice can you offer to churches selling your fundraiser? Sell fundraising products that you’re proud to offer to your friends, family and co-workers. More than 145 million pieces of Rada Cutlery have been sold over the years, and your church group will benefit from that reputation for quality and value. Profit potential
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The biggest shipping times are late spring and pre-Christmas — especially in November and December as people purchase the cutlery as a Christmas gift.
The church fundraising profit will average 40% and above based on the mix of products sold. Some big-selling items (such as paring knives) return a 44% profit margin, while gift sets are slightly below 40% profit. Stoneware, gift books and quick mixes generally drive profit percentages of 40% and higher.
Only the cost of samples (optional) applies. The first 10 catalogs, per year, are free; additional catalogs cost $.20 each. (This fee is waived with $1,000 in sales.) Some churches sell the cutlery from inventory at bazaars, craft shows or after worship services. In these cases, the inventory is bought at wholesale, and the church keeps all the proceeds.
Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program
Four of the top five biggest pizza-eating days occur in the fall: Halloween, the day before Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Many groups earn higher profits when they run this fundraiser with delivery before those key dates.
The church earns $5-$6 in profit per Kit. Most individuals can sell five to seven Kits; however, 10, 15, even 20 Kits sold is common.
None; order forms and up to three posters are provided for free. Custom delivery to your location is also free with a minimum order of 100 Kits.
Family Cookbook Project
People love to give cookbooks — including their own their recipes — as gifts. Start by mid-October to ensure Christmas gift-giving.
Church cookbooks often sell for two to four times the cost of printing. Example: A church cookbook that costs $4 to print can sell for $15 to $20. Adding community advertising might even cover the entire printing cost!
The church must pay for printing once all recipes are collected and the cookbook is designed. Taking preorders often generates enough cash to cover this upfront cost.
Dutch Mill Bulbs
Many churches report the best success in the fall, spring or both.
Minimum 50% profit earned on every None; sales brochures, order forms package of bulbs sold (brochure & and custom links for online sales online; spring and fall). Orders submitted provided for free. by mail with payment (check or money order) qualify for an additional 2% discount. Sales of 300+ packages earn cash rebates.
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our Church, School, Club, Team or Youth Group will work directly with the factory to make 40% profit. Your supporters receive a tremendous value on remarkable kitchen knives, utensils and gift sets (quick mixes, cookbooks, and stoneware too)!
• Contributing recipes is a wonderful community activity that brings people together. • Online tools make reaching contributors and designing your church cookbook easy. • Fundraising cookbooks can be lasting keepsake for your church members. • Sell cookbooks for 2–4 times their cost to easily raise $500–$50,000 to support your ministries. • Selling ads can more than double your profit. They can even pay for your entire printing cost! • Making a personalized cookbook is easy. We show you how step by step.
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Rada Cutlery’s reputation for Made in the USA quality is well known. We have made and sold over 146,000,000 knives since 1948! You deserve a fundraiser that is EASY for YOU!
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Dutch Mill Bulbs, Inc. Since 1960, Dutch Mill Bulbs, Inc., has helped thousands of groups exceed their fundraising goals. Often imitated but never duplicated, we are the originators of flower bulb fundraising.
While some companies offer a selection of programs with several product options, flower bulbs are our only business. We import Holland’s finest from the most reputable growers, and inspect and package everything at our temperature-controlled facility near Hershey, PA. Our spring program offers a selection of 18 spring planting / summer-blooming favorites, and the fall program offers a selection of 18 fall-planting / spring-blooming favorites. Each package is printed with easy-to-follow planting instructions, and everything is guaranteed to grow and bloom. Selling Dutch Mill Bulbs is simple and fun! There are three selling options from which to choose: Brochure, Online, and combined Brochure + Online. You earn at least 50% profit on every package of bulbs sold. No matter which option is right for you and your group, they’re all easy to administrate. Brochure Sale: Colorful brochures and support materials are provided free of charge. A selling period of two to three weeks — encompassing two weekends — is recommended. Once completed, orders may be submitted online, by phone at (800) 533-8824, by fax at (800) 556-0539, or by mail. The profit goes right into your treasury, and the balance is paid via check, money order or major credit card to Dutch Mill Bulbs. Orders submitted without payment are invoiced (net 30 days). Orders mailed with payment via check or money order earn an additional 2% discount. Sales of 300+ packages qualify for a $.05 per package rebate. Sales in excess of 1,000 packages qualify for a $.06 per package rebate.
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Online Sale: We’ll build a free web page customized for your group. Customers anywhere throughout the contiguous United States can go online to click, pay and have their bulbs shipped directly to them. Extend the reach of your fundraiser using the power of social media. All sales earn 50% profit. You’ll receive sales updates via email, and a monthly profit check. The site may remain active the entire length of the season (spring – March 15 thru June 1; fall – September 15 thru December 1), or it can be shut down at your discretion. Brochure + Online Sale: Maximize your profit potential! Experience has proven that groups opting for this combination are most successful. Why? Because the brochure sale allows personal sales to family, friends and neighbors within the community. The online sale extends the reach of your sale beyond the community. Plus, as previously mentioned, your custom web page can remain “live” the entire length of the selling season to continue capturing sales after your brochure sale has concluded. Everybody loves flowers! It’s easy to “green up” your treasury — and your community — when offering economically priced, eco-friendly flower bulbs and plants. Let our 50+ years of experience and no-risk programs show you how. We look forward to the opportunity to work with your group.
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Cookbookfundraiser.com and Family Cookbook Project, LLC Are you looking for a fun and profitable project for your next church fundraiser? Are you active in a ministry that would like to bring people together and share? Then, we have an interesting and easy fundraising idea for you!
For years, churches, missions, ministries and religious organizations have used church cookbooks as a way to bring a community together. They share their family food traditions and, at the same time, create a lasting reminder of their membership in the community — and even raise funds for worthy causes. A church cookbook fundraiser can also help raise funds to support important ministries and charity efforts. Using the power of the Internet, we make it easy to make your cookbook fundraiser a success! We show you how, step by step. Visit us at www.CookbookFundraiser.com.
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Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising For nearly 20 years, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising has been helping church groups across the country — along with schools, daycares, sports teams and other non-profit groups — raise money for what they need! We’re a family-owned company that started from our strong commitment to community and family. As a longtime supporter of local sports teams, the founders of Little Caesars could see the need for additional funding continue to grow year after year. In response, the company developed the Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program as a new, innovative and delicious way to help those community groups raise additional dollars by selling a product people love — Little Caesars Pizza Kits! The mission of Little Caesars Pizza Kits is simple: We want to be the fundraiser churches choose to reach their fundraising goals. We provide the highest quality, name brand products at an exceptional value, while delivering personalized service that will make your fundraising experience easy from start to finish. Little Caesars Pizza has been named the Best Value in America for quick-service restaurants for eight straight years. That same value is evident in our Pizza Kits, as well. Our Signature Pepperoni Pizza Kit includes all the ingredients to make three 12-inch pizzas right in your home oven for less than you would spend on a traditional frozen pizza — all while helping your church raise money! We like to say, “from our kitchen to yours.” A Pizza Kit fundraiser is easy! Everyone knows and loves pizza, and Little Caesars has been trusted to make meals special for more than 50 years. Most Americans purchase pizza at least once a week; now they can purchase their pizza while supporting your church. Our program has helped churches raise money for major projects such as church building funds, as well as smaller-scale needs like youth groups, mission trips, church daycares, auxiliary groups or replenishing the choir robes. There’s not a “right” group size for a Pizza Kit fundraiser; even the smallest group can be mighty! Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising has a dedicated staff of friendly representatives who are here to answer your questions at (855) 724-1252 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Or, contact us via email any day of the week! Visit us at PizzaKit.com
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Rada Cutlery For nearly 70 years, Rada Cutlery has been producing a wide range of stellar cutlery. A commitment to excellence and community has carried Rada throughout the years to become not only one of America’s favorite kitchen product companies, but also a beloved fundraising partner.
From the Rada production facility in Waverly, IA, tens of thousands of knives and other products are manufactured on a daily basis. From the wildly popular Tomato Slicer to the best-selling Regular Paring, Rada products have astounded and delighted home cooks for years. Rada often hears from customers who have been using the same set of Rada knives for decades — an ongoing testament to the unfailing quality of the company’s products. Once a Rada knife is in your kitchen, it’s for life! Not content to simply offer the finest cutlery America has to offer, Rada has expanded into a variety of other culinary products, allowing fundraisers and their supporters more options than ever before. Rada’s stoneware baking pans absorb heat for an even baking temperature, providing a better cook than glass and metal alternatives. • Quick Mix packages let home cooks make delicious soups, appetizers and desserts with ease. • Dozens of recipe books offer great ideas for any sort of meal imaginable. • And, a superlative lineup of gift sets not only make the ideal present for any occasion, but provide a variety of Rada’s products in a convenient package. There’s something for everyone in the Rada catalog! Rada uses surgical-quality stainless steel in its knives, ensuring razorsharp knives with remarkable durability. Every piece of cutlery offered by Rada is backed by a Lifetime Guarantee, allowing fundraiser supporters to purchase and use with the utmost confidence.
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Each item offered by Rada is American-made, from material to construction. Despite opportunities to use foreign materials and products over the years, Rada has stood firm in its commitment to American industry. Even as other companies have sent production overseas, Rada has continued to thrive by placing its confidence in a superior domestic workforce. Your group’s supporters will love knowing they’re purchasing American-made products, and will be thrilled at the craftsmanship. Rada’s customer service staff offers unparalleled support for fundraising groups, with 99% of all orders shipping within two business days. Rada fundraisers have helped groups in all 50 states (and Canada) achieve — and even exceed — their financial goals. The Rada name is synonymous not only with quality kitchen products, but with profitable fundraisers. Churches, schools, clubs, sports teams, civic organizations and many more groups have selected Rada as their fundraiser of choice, and with good reason. With a Rada fundraiser, groups have three unique sales methods at their disposal, including catalog, event, and online sales. With one, two or all three of these methods, groups can effectively use the strengths of their members, while also maximizing profits through spreading the word about their fundraiser. Rada works directly with non-profit groups, cutting out the middle man. This means that Rada products are available at a remarkable value, especially considering their superlative quality. People not only want to buy Rada products, but can readily use them for years to come, making them the kind of items that practically sell themselves. Each Rada item sold for a fundraiser nets the group a phenomenal 40% profit, ensuring that all efforts have a huge impact on the bottom line. Whether you’ve hosted a Rada fundraiser for years or are thinking of beginning your first one, the time is always right. Simply contact us online, or call our customer service line at (800) 311-9691, to order your free fundraising catalog and information. By hosting a Rada fundraiser, your group joins a proud tradition of success.
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