Best Fundraising Ideas: Your Partner in Successful Fundraising - Schools, Teams, Youth Groups, and more

There's no doubt about it! With our wealth of experience, we're excited to share that fundraisers launched in August and September typically achieve the highest sales. As the season progresses, competition increases, but starting early not only boosts participation but also elevates average sales per seller. Don't let the holiday rush surprise you—families are busy, and budgets can tighten! Proactively engaging in fundraising early helps maintain supporter enthusiasm and reduces fatigue. Our data indicate that sales usually peak in September, followed by October and November, with December seeing the least activity. While many fundraisers conclude in November, those that start earlier in the fall generally enjoy better outcomes. If your organization can launch your fundraiser earlier in the fall, you'll likely experience a significant increase in success. As the season progresses, competition among schools, sports teams, and community groups intensifies. Families, especially those with children, often juggle multiple fundraising requests, which can lead to "burnout" as the holidays approach. Many organizations mistakenly believe that waiting until closer to Christmas will yield better results, but that's not true. November presents strong competition, with numerous fundraisers running at the same time. As the holidays approach, families become busier, resulting in lower participation rates. Those who do engage often have less time to sell, and budgets can tighten, making supporters less willing to purchase. The overwhelming number of fundraisers families participate in can become overwhelming, lead to fatigue, and cause supporters to withdraw. Why wait for that to happen? Get ahead of the game! Launch your fundraiser early when enthusiasm is high!

Considering one of our Christmas fundraising ideas, like holiday gift brochures, cookie dough, cheese, or sausage? Pay close attention to the timeline for your sale, including order forms, packing, shipping, and delivery! Many of these programs take longer to complete than quicker options like candle fundraisers, Snackin' in the USA, and virtual fundraising ideas. Those opting for a Christmas fundraiser should aim to submit their order forms by early to mid-November at the latest. If you have scheduled dates, consider GLOW Fundraising. You can close your sale after Thanksgiving with delivery before Christmas or your school's winter break.