How To Host The Ultimate Family Fundraiser
Fundraisers are a fantastic way to raise money for schools, daycare centers, kid’s clubs, or sports teams. They bring families together and involve the whole community in reaching a goal.
Some groups raise funds for new equipment or uniforms, while daycares raise funds for new toys or field trips. Whatever the funds are for, supporting the activities and learning of kids and their families is most important.
Mom’s Pantry knows chicken tenders are one of the most popular kid-friendly items at a fundraiser. They’re a crowd-pleaser and sure to be a hit at your events, especially for families with little ones who want a quick, easy option for their kids.
Chicken Tenders aren’t the only thing that will make your fundraiser succeed. Keep reading to learn step-by-step how to host the ultimate family-friendly fundraiser!
Step 1: Getting Started With Mom’s Pantry
- Register your group: When you know you’re ready to start your fundraiser with Mom’s Pantry, request an information kit and sign up for one of our three fundraising programs.
- Set Fundraising Goals: Be prepared by setting a realistic fundraising goal. Determine who your target audience is, how much you’ll need to raise, and how many items you’ll need to sell to reach your goals.
- Choose best-selling items: When you’re choosing what to sell, consider who your primary audience will be. The best-selling foods for a school fundraiser or a kid's sports team are focused on kid-friendly items, like Pierogies, crispy chicken tenders, cookie dough, and muffins. If you focus on a broader community, some of the more unique items like soup bases, spices, and other dried goods.
Step 2: Promoting Your Fundraiser
- Use the marketing materials: When you activate your fundraiser with Mom’s Pantry, you’ll receive an instruction kit and order forms. Get creative and make your own sales materials! You can create posters, pamphlets, or even stickers to market your fundraiser to the best of your ability.
- Post on Social Media: Post any pictures promoting the delicious foods you’re offering for your fundraiser. Social media makes accessing a broader audience easier. Make sure to tag Mom’s Pantry on Instagram and Facebook!
- Encourage Online Orders: If you’re posting on social media and getting requests from supporters further away. You’re also provided access to online order forms and instructions on sharing them with your supporters. This makes it easier for out-of-town customers.
- Set a deadline for placing orders: Everyone has a busy life, and it’s easy to forget something for weeks at a time. We suggest setting a clear cutoff date for any sales. This will help keep participants accountable and get their orders within the time frame.
Step 3: Feedback for Future Fundraisers
- Offer Seasonal Fundraisers: Mom’s Pantry has over 200 products; creating a theme or offering seasonal optionsfor supporters is a great way to encourage sales and returning customers. For example, if you’ve gone with the kid-friendly foods fundraiser, your theme could be the stock-up season. Families are more likely to need lots of foods like chicken tenders to stock their freezer for months, especially when the kids will be home all summer.
- Follow-up with supporters: After your fundraiser has gone through its first round, note your successes and reach out to people who supported your journey with a thank you email or card. Also, ask them for feedback on how they found the process. This will help you prepare what worked and what didn’t work for your next fundraiser.
- Make plans for next year: Keep track of what you sold and what did well. At your next fundraiser, you’ll know what does the best and you can encourage people to get even more! For example, our cinnamon spread and garlic spread are consistent bestsellers–we recommend you include them in every fundraiser you host with us!
Host the Ultimate Fundraisers with Mom’s Pantry
Looking for the perfect fundraising idea for your school or sports team? Our vast selection of healthy and convenient food provides parents and kids with the fuel they need to participate in all activities while also financially supporting them. Through your fundraising efforts, you and your supporters are facilitating healthy kids and nourished families.
We make fundraising simple for everyone, from ordering to distribution.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you organize the ideal fundraiser!
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