The "us" Project, Inc.
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Volunteer Groups.
Fund
Raising Ideas .. !
Compiled by
Delaware Fund Raising News, (Blue Moon Communications)
$$$ Human-i-Tees.
Billed as "the Fund Raiser that makes a world of difference", these 100% organic T-shirts are available in many popular designs. Included in your information kit is a sample shirt, and plenty of posters and literature which explains the program. Human-i-Tees is one of the few companies that donates 20% of its pre-tax profits to local and national environmental organizations. For Your Fee Kit, call 1-800-275-2683, or write to Human-i-Tees, 19 Marble Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570.
$$$ Tri-State Reminder Services
Here's a unique fundraiser which nets your agency $20 for each membership sold at $39. For the duration of a member's life, a post card will be sent reminding them of any event they choose. The postcard will arrive one week prior to the event and will specify what the event is. Contact owner Bob Nichilson at 302-737-8662. Address: 226 Catalina Drive., Newark, DE 19711.
$$$ G&R Publishing Company
This cookbook publishing company has been printing cookbooks for schools, churches and nonprofit agencies for over 20 years. They specialize in high quality custom cookbooks at competitive rates. For free information and a sample cookbook, contact Kristi Marticoff, Marketing Manager, 507 Industrial Street, Waverly, IA 50677. Phone 800-383-1679.
$$$ Friendly Fund Raising Company
Call 800-877-1510 and get information on how your organization can hold a catalog fundraising drive. All merchandise is guaranteed by Friendly Fund Raising Company, a company that takes prode in its reputation of 40 years of providing quality products at reasonable prices. Your net profit is between 40 and 50%. Address: 25 Coporate Circle, Karner Road Park, Albany, NY 12203.
$$$ McJack's Home Style Fudge
This delicious fudge comes in four different flavors: chocolate, chocolate with walnuts, peanut butter and maple walnut. Hunddreds of groups have already discovered how easy it is to raise big money with this product ! Contact Sandra Ambrose at Lite America, P.O. Box 42533, Cincinatti, OH 45242. Phone 800-877-8790.
$$$ Christmas Music
It's not too early to plan for this exciting new fundraiser ! Sell copies of "Christmas At Home" as a compact disc or cassette tape for only $10 and your group receives $5 profit. Contact Donald Cranfill, President, Soundtastic, Inc., P.O. Box 3305, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Phone 800-317-9292.
$$$ Crunch Time
Here is a fundraising opportunity which helps you raise money and save the rainforests at the same time ! Schools all across the country are selling "Rainforest Cashew Crunch" chocolate bars in record numbers ! Why ? With Crunch Time, your profit margin is at least 38% higher than any other environmental fundraiser. Call 1-800-2-CRUNCH.
$$$ Original Works/Yours
If you are looking for a unique, new concept for fundraising, it's hard to beat this one for fun, creativity and building self-esteem ! Many schools and churches in Delaware have taken advantage of this funraising idea in which kids design their own notecards, magnets, calendars, T-shirts, totebags, and other products. For an information packet, contact Original Works-Yours at 800-421-0020.
$$$ Book Pins
If your organization is in the promotion of education, learning and literacy, Book Pins are an exciting, ready-made and a surefire way of motivating your volunteers and raising money. Each creation is a unique, one-of-a kind piece of wearable art that not only brings pleasure, but sparks compliments, awareness and much needed funds. If you need a fund raising idea that really generates enthusiam, Book Pins could be the perfect project for you ! For information, contact Richard Goodwin at Designs by Lucinda at 207-885-0200.
$$$ Tupperware Fund Raising
The popularity of the Tupperware brand name can mean more orders and larger profits for your organizations. No group is too small or too large. Their proven reputation for quality gives Tupperware the advantage over other fund raising projects. Contact Marilyn Robinson at 302-836-4387 or 1-800-741-8545.
$$$ We Love Country
Beautiful woven coverlets have been a traditional American art form since Colonial times. Continuing in that tradition, this proven fund raiser and cherished keepsake is designed exclusively for your organization. Many nonprofit agencies have reaped big profits with these coverlets. Call today and request your free Planning Kit. 1-800-322-3034. We Love Country, P.O. Box 199, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
updated: 08/11/00