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Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, Knights of Columbus fundraisers are a lot of work! One of the biggest decisions is often deciding what type of fundraiser to do. We have included several popular commercial fund raising ideas below to help with your task. If you don't find an idea that appeals to you, check out our complete product and do-it-yourself fund raising ideas indexes for a great selection of fund raisers for your Knights of Columbus Lodge. |
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Great Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Ideas
Current USA, Inc. – New items added seasonally! Since 1950, Current has helped Knights of Columbus groups like yours raise 50% profit with exclusive greeting cards, gift wrap, magazines, gourmet treats, and gifts. Multiply your profits with 3 easy fundraisers—choose our catalog, online, or cookie mix program. Free shipping! 1-877-665-4481
Wesleyan Thespians - Mystery dinner kits. Can Knights of Columbus fund raisers be fun raisers?? Absolutely!! Wesleyan Thespian Mystery Dinner Kits include scripts, clues, solutions and detailed instructions on how to present mystery dinner performances which we would like to share with your church or organization. (e-mail)
The Discount Card - Up to 80% profit for your Knights of Columbus Lodge. Card features 12 to 15 businesses in your town which offer discounts on products and services to cardholders in your local area. Great Fundraiser! (888-293-9290)
A Nite At The Races - Your Knights of Columbus Lodge can re-create the atmosphere of being at the race track. Rental includes horse races on video or 16mm motion picture films, official race track programs, wagering tickets, daily doubles, play money & more. (800-252-7373)
Southwest Candles - Everyone loves candles. Easy to sell. 50% fund-raising profit for your Knights of Columbus Lodge. No up front cost. $1,000-$10,000 potential. Sell year round. We manufacture our candles from an exclusive formula of three types of wax and extra fragrance so they burn longer and smell stronger than ordinary candles. (800 889-4763)
Little Caesars Fundraising - 3 great fundraising programs! Mix-n-match as you choose! Choose from pizza kits, cookie dough and pie kits. Easy, fun and profitable Knights of Columbus Lodge fundraising programs to meet your needs all year long! Call today 1-888-4-LC-KITS (1-888-452-5487).
ScratchCard.com - America's most profitable Knights of Columbus fundraiser product just became even more profitable! Now pay as little as $10 per card - you won't see that anywhere else! Don't wait, call now to get your free kit and gift raising up to $100. 1-866-385-1128
Pack-n-Tote reusable grocery bags - A functional product that Knights of Columbus supporters want to buy instead of feeling they have to buy. Our bags have a have a high profit margin, are easy to sell and help the environment. Ask about our customized sales options. Call 402-991-0713.
Diamond Card™ (since 1987) is a community discount card that makes everybody happy. Profits up to $9.50 per card! Two Knights of Columbus fund raising programs to choose from: "We Do It," and "You Do It." Cards are easy to sell. See our web page for more info. (800-309-3532)
And Many, Many More Knights of Columbus Fundraising Ideas >>>>
Types of Knights of Columbus Fundraisers
Direct Sales Fundraiser
Your Knights of Columbus Lodge orders an inventory of fundraising products to be sold by your volunteers. The product is provided to your volunteers who sell the product, deliver it, and collect payment, usually in one trip. Some fund raising companies allow time for you to sell the products before requiring payment while others, especially those providing custom products, will require payment in advance of your fund raiser.
Order Taker Fundraiser
Also called pre-sales, brochure sales or catalog sales. Your Knights of Columbus Lodge volunteers are each provided a fundraising brochure to show potential supporters and an order form. If your group is selling a single item, volunteers may also have a sample to show. Supporters select products from the brochure and records the order on the order form. Once your members are done, all order forms are tallied and sent to the fund raising company which ships the products to the contact person for your group fund raiser. Your members and volunteers then deliver the products to your supporters. Depending on your choice, your group can collect funds from their supporters when the order is collected or upon product delivery.
On-line Fundraiser
On-line fundraising is generally handled in one of two ways. In the first, the fund raising company your Knights of Columbus Lodge is working with will create a personalized website for your group. You encourage supporters to purchase products or services from that site and you receive a percentage of sales. The second way is to have a coded link on your organizations website that will take the visitor to a personalized page on the company's site. Again, you encourage supporters to make purchases through the coded link and your group receives a percentage of the sales. Your fund raiser could be for a specific time frame or, depending on the program, may be an ongoing throughout the year.
Special Event Fundraiser
Special event fundraising varies significantly. Your Knights of Columbus Lodge may work with a fund raising that conducts the entire event or they may sell the material, supplies and/or script for your group to produce the event yourselves. Regardless, your group will most likely at a minimum be responsible for securing the facilities, advertising, and selling tickets for the fund raiser. Another alternative is a complete do-it-yourself fundraiser that your group comprises from scratch. You normally think of dinners, plays, car washes, raffles, and auctions in this category but there are lots more to consider.
Where can you find the best fundraising products and services? We've listed several fund raising companies above who have years of experience working with Knights of Columbus Lodges just like yours. If you don't see one on this page, please make sure you review our complete selection of fundraising products and services and extensive selection of do-it-yourselfers. One of them will be perfect for your next fund-raiser!
Your Knights of Columbus Lodge And The Fundraising Company
1. The best way to ensure a happy relationship and prevent problems is to make sure that your Knights of Columbus Lodge and the company you choose as a fund raising partner have a clear understanding of each other’s expectations. Verify financial and product information with the company prior to entering into any agreement or purchasing any products for your fundraiser.
2. If you experience a problem during your Knights of Columbus fund raiser, discuss it with the company quickly. Most will do their best to reach an accommodation so that you have a win-win situation wherein you both make money. The fund raising companies want you to be happy about your association with them so that you will patronize them again and recommend them to other organizations for their fundraisers.
3. The more your Knights of Columbus Lodge is able to do on your own and without any special requirements, the more fund-raising profit you should expect. If your group requests extra prizes or unusual considerations, you must be prepared to sacrifice some profit.
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