Fundraisers For Cheerleaders
Fundraisers For Cheerleading Squads
Since my daughter is a cheerleader, I'm pretty familiar with all the various
fundraisers for cheerleading squads that are out there. Here are ten ideas for
cheer fundraisers that really work.
Five involve selling products and the other five are event activities. Most
will work at any time of year for cheerleaders in any age range.
Cheer Product Sales
Bracelets
These rubber wristbands make a great cheerleading fundraiser because they're low
cost, high profit items that kids love. Available in attractive colors and
custom imprinted with your slogan, they cost roughly $0.60 each and sell for $2.
Besides school spirit or team slogans, you can also offer popular messages such
as Support Our Troops, Help Fight Cancer, or Got Faith? and
increase your sales.
Candles
Scented candles are another popular cheer fundraiser product due to higher price
points and multiple unit sales. The two keys to selling candles are having
samples to smell and knowing what to say. "I'm Janet Jones and our cheer
squad is raising travel funds for our competition. Can you help us out because
these candles really smell great? Cinnamon Apple is my favorite."
Cookie Dough
A perennial favorite because they offer a good family value, cookie dough also
generates impressive unit sales at 50% profit margins. The downside is delivery
because most varieties require refrigeration. Avoid that by selling the tubs of
powdered mix.
Fundraising Cards
Discount cards make a good cheerleading fundraiser because their two-for-one
deals on pizza or other fast food items offers a great value. With a retail
price of $10 and a cost of $2 in quantity, you can really rack up some profits
quickly. Shopping centers are a great place to sell hundreds of cards. Also
makes a great supplementary sale item when doing a car wash or other event.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
An easy seller every Saturday at youth sports fields, doughnuts make a great
two-hour fundraiser. Set up a table at the entrance with signs saying why you're
raising funds. Watch the boxes disappear because everybody loves having a good
excuse to gobble down some fresh doughnuts!
Cheer Fundraising Events
Bowling
Putting together a bowling tournament takes a little work, but it's a fun event
that also offers an opportunity to do some silent auctions of donated goods and
services. Or, you can be informal and just make it a bowling party. To guarantee
a good turnout, sell tickets in advance.
Car Wash
Everybody does car washes. Why? Because they raise hundreds of dollars in half a
day. Keep lines short and attract more customers by working multiple lanes of
cars. Make more money by offering other fundraising products like doughnuts or
discount cards.
Mini-Golf Tournament
Another cheer fundraiser event that families love, a mini-golf tournament can
raise $2,000 or more. Get local businesses to sponsor holes or donate items for
silent auctions. Make extra profits by raffling off a big prize. Sell the raffle
tickets ahead of time and make even more.
Portrait Fundraiser
Everyone loves to have their picture taken, but many families can't find the
time to get a group portrait done. Make 100% profit on the reservation tickets
you sell ahead of time and also get a percentage of pictures ordered. Use a
unique twist like offering "antique" photo opportunities with vintage clothing
and make even more.
Yard Sale
A big rummage sale can easily net thousands for your cheer group. Works great in
the parking lot on Saturday morning before the game. Canvas friends and
neighbors for items to sell. Offer pickup service for big items. Make even more
by selling the really good stuff on eBay!
Cheerleading Fundraisers Summary
You can find more extensive descriptions of these fundraisers on my website.
Each one works well for cheer groups because their boundless energy and
enthusiasm make them great sales people.
Events require a little more effort to coordinate, but they consistently
bring in substantial sums. Combine product sales with your events and raise even
more money. Find one that works especially well for your squad and turn it into
an annual tradition.
Related Pages
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Custom Silicone Bracelets - Selling fundraiser bracelets is a great way to support your cause - Custom silicone bracelets are an attractive way to raise funds and show you care.
Candle Fundraiser - Five ways to maximize your candle fundraiser profits - Candle fundraising tips that really work to double or triple your results.
Event Tips - Tips on raising maximum funds at your next event - Easy to follow fundraising event tips for getting publicity and attracting sellout crowds eager to support your cause.
Bowling Fundraiser - Ideas on putting together a charity bowling fundraiser - How to tips for organizing a fun fundraising event and maximizing the revenue.
Mini Golf Fundraiser - Hosting a mini golf tournament is a great fundraising event for youth sports groups - Extra profit tips for your mini golf fundraiser.
Cheerleading Fundraisers - Three cheerleading activities and programs that are fun and profitable.
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