Holiday Fundraising

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale

Many schools, youth groups and sports teams can benefit from having a holiday fundraiser. By supplying items that people will purchase anyway, everybody wins.

Here is one idea on holiday fundraising that can bring big profits to your group: a Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale

There are dozens of suppliers for trees and wreaths in most areas. Trees can be delivered by the truckload or half truckload to your site. The key is to start planning early. Line up your supplier no later than September, earlier if possible. Using a portion of a parking lot, playground, etc., saves having to rent space to sell your trees.

If your location has good visibility from a well traveled street, much of your advertising is free. If you do need to advertise, don’t skimp. Having your customers know you are there is paramount to your success. Post easy to read signs, publish in your group’s newsletter, send an email to your group’s supporters, the possibilities are endless. Early in your advertising plan, call for volunteers to help.

You will need volunteers to help sell the trees, unload the trees and set them up, load the trees on customer’s cars, and so on. Don’t forget to ask volunteers to bring chain saws for trimming stumps and lower branches. Also, remember to make your tree lot visually appealing with holiday décor like twinkle lights or holiday yard décor.

To make more profit on wreaths, call on volunteers to make them. You’ll need to supply chicken wire, florist wire, and ribbon. Set up picnic tables and use the tree trimmings to make the wreaths. This is almost pure profit. Be sure your sellers recommend the purchase of a freshly made wreath to every customer.

Be aware and price your merchandise competitively. Find out what other tree lots charge for various sized trees and wreaths. Make sure your prices are in line with your competition.

Remember to include the bait on all signs and advertising: ‘The purchase goes to a good cause!’

Tell your prospective customers that you are raising money for new youth choir robes, that their purchase goes toward new sporting or playground equipment! Who can resist that?

Another note about volunteers. Allow volunteers to sign up to work in shifts at your tree lot. Two or three strategically scheduled weekends should bring the profits you need to make your effort a success.

You’ll need at least two sellers, two wreath makers, and one or two cutters/loaders for each shift.

When all the work is finished, host a hot cocoa party at the tree lot for all of your valuable volunteers. Any left over trees can be taken to retirement homes, homeless shelters, or to people who would like to have a tree but for whatever reason is unable to get one.

Make a party out of it. Sing some carols and deliver some good cheer!
 

Related Pages

Holiday Fundraising - Part 2 - Practical advice on doing holiday fundraising with wrapping paper and catalog product sales.

Holiday Fundraising - Part 3 - How to put together a holiday-themed fundraiser event or carnival - Tips on maximizing revenue and profit.

Easy Fundraisers - Three easy fund raisers for for any size group for maximum weekend profits.

Scrip Fundraising - Using sales of discount gift certificates to raise funds for your school.

Fundraising Discount Cards - Sales of $10 discount cards for special merchant offers, pizza, or fast food.

Youth Group Fund Raiser - How to increase demand and get a stronger sales response in your fundraiser.

Valentines Day - Four fast ways to raise funds with a Valentine's Day fundraiser - Quick tips on auctions, raffles and gift baskets geared toward both men and women.

Jingle Bell Run - Putting together a Jingle Bell Run fundraising event - A fun fundraiser for the holidays for your cause.

Jingle Bell Walk - An easy holiday-themed fundraising event is a Jingle Bell Walk - Raise funds for your favorite cause with this fun fundraiser.

Christmas Fundraising Ideas - A group of Christmas fundraising ideas for raising funds before and during the holiday season - Product offerings and event ideas for fundraisers.

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