SBO takes a look at some of the hottest fundraising offerings from companies that help your music program raise the money it needs for uniforms, equipment, band travel and more!
World’s Finest Chocolate
Family owned and based in Chicago, World’s Finest Chocolate is dedicated to helping groups like yours reach their fundraising goals by providing the best value in fundraising since 1949.
The company understands that each group’s needs are different, which is why they will work with you to help create a fundraiser that will raise you the most amount of money in the least amount of time. World’s Finest Chocolate offers a variety of fundraising programs that allow you to find the best fit for your organization and community. Some of the options available are gluten free, peanut free, and logo personalization.
Find out how you can find your local fundraising representative by visiting their website.
Signature Chocolates
Signature Fundraising is an American company that has become a main stay in fundraising since 1992. In 1999, they introduced their Signature Chocolates line and have seen it grow to become the top Certified Peanut Free Fundraising bar in the U.S.A. Signature Fundraising has distribution centers and representatives nationwide and offer great care, and quick delivery to your group. Their slogan is A Bigger Bar, A Bigger Value, A Bigger Taste. Visit the website to find out more or call 800-645-3863 to set up a fundraiser.
Rada Cutlery Fundraising
Your band or orchestra work directly with the manufacturer to make a 40% profit selling Rada’s 100% made in the U.S.A. kitchen products. Your program’s supporters can choose from a wide assortment of kitchen knives, utensils and gift sets (quick mixes, cookbooks, and stoneware too)! The big selection ensures that everyone will find something they are glad to buy to help your fundraiser.
Fun Pasta Fundraising
Fun Pasta Fundraising allows groups to earn 40-50% profit with no hidden or upfront costs. Fun Pasta offers a selection of healthy pasta in all kinds of “fun shapes” like musical notes, sports, holidays, cats & dogs, and over 50 collegiate logos. it’s easy to sell because everyone loves pasta! Their new 2015 fall brochure has over 100 items including new products too including gourmet pasta, gift sets, and quick mix cookies, all made right here in the U.S.A.
Your group will sell Fun Pasta two ways: using a colorful brochure for local sales and also an online link with your group’s personalized web page. Your online web page is shared through Facebook, email, Twitter, etc. Out of town friends and families can order online and receive their order directly from our plant…but your group gets the credit!
Flower Power Fundraising
Flower Power Fundraising offers a natural alternative to fundraising by offering a “green” option as opposed to traditional fundraising.
They have both face to face catalog and online fundraising programs. Whether you’re going door-to- door, looking for a quick online-only fundraiser, or something in between.
Their programs feature 50% profit, shipments directly to your customers, and a 100% money-back guarantee. For best results, Flower Power recommends a combination of both the face-to-face catalog and online programs together. Results have shown a 60% increase in sales when running both programs concurrently.
The fall product line-up includes Fireworks Alliums, Pink Buttercups and many others that will surely excite your customers! The deadline to order information kits for fall 2016 is September 15. The deadline to order sale supplies for fall 2016 is September 30. Any one ordering information kits or sale supplies after this date will be sent the spring 2017 information once it becomes available.
