Have a YMCA Fundraising Open House

YMCA fundraising is both a joy and a struggle.

On the one hand, it’s no trouble at all to make people understand the benefits of having the YMCA center in the community. People know the YMCA, the know what the YMCA does, and it’s an organization they feel they can put their trust in. On the other hand, the fact that it is so well-established can also work against you.

The YMCA is so much a part of the community that sometimes people forget to be aware of it, forget that constant effort is required to raise enough funds to keep the good work of the center going. One great way to raise awareness for all the good the YMCA does in the community is to host a YMCA fundraising open house.

A lot of people don’t know exactly how many great programs are available, and how hard the center works to provide activities to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of financial situation. If you can get your supporters into the building and show them everything that the center has to offer, your YMCA fundraising effort will go a lot more smoothly. You can start out by sending volunteers into the community, even door to door, to advertise your open house.

Our $1 chocolate bars are a good fundraising icebreaker, and when you give people their chocolate, you can give them your open house flyer, as well, and tell them about the YMCA fundraising event. At the actual event, you can have all sorts of great fundraisers on-site, like an art sale featuring the work of local children, selling food and drinks provided by volunteers, or even a raffle.

Our fundraising scratch cards are a great idea, as well, and you can easily have volunteers walking through the crowd making that extra YMCA fundraising effort.

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Welchs Fruit Rolls Image

Looking for a sweet fundraiser that isn’t chocolate bars and lollipops?  Welch’s Fruit Rolls are a healthy alternative when choosing a fundraising product.  These rolls are made with real fruit, provide 100% recommended Daily Value of Vitamin C, and have no preservatives.  You will receive 2 carriers of 60 rolls each per case, for a total of 120 rolls.  Available in 3 great flavors Berry, White Grape Strawberry, and Tropical Punch.

What You Should Know

You sell each Welch’s Fruit roll for $1. Profits are determined based on the number of cases that you purchase. The more cases you purchase the lower your cost per case. Please see the profit chart below for details.

Profit and Cost

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Cases Bought % Profit Cost Per Case
60+ 40% $65.00
40 – 59 37% $68.00
20 – 39 35% $70.00
1 – 19 33% $72.00
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Color Xploder Lollipops

Color Xploder Lollipops are a super fun candy.  These swirl lollipops look like a tie-dyed shirt. All of the different flavors are mixed together to create a unique mixture of color and flavors. Since no two lollipops are exactly the same you are offering a new, fresh product each time someone buys one of your Color Xploder fundraising lollipops.

What You Should Know

You will make 50% profit when you sell our Color Xploder Lollipops no matter how many cases that you purchase. You will sell the lollipops for two times the cost. Here is a quick profit chart for you to review:

Profit and Cost

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Cases Bought Cost Per Case Profit %
1 min $320.00 50%
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Journey of Faith Candle Fundraiser

Our Journey of Faith candle fundraiser is the perfect church fundraising idea for spiritual or faith-based groups looking to raise money with a high quality product. One of our most popular candle fundraisers, Journey of Faith, is easy to sell.  Each candle in the line has a different decorative label that highlighting a Bible verse. Church fundraisers report excellent results within their congregations and throughout their community. With the spiritual theme and appealing price point, the Journey of Faith candle fundraiser is a perfect fundraising idea for church youth groups and  faith-based schools.  You will receive free Journey of Faith candle fundraiser brochures to presell, so there is no upfront payment required.

What You Should Know

Candle fundraising is different than other fundraising programs. Easy Fundraising Ideas gives you a 50% profit on every candle you sell. The only additional charge you may incur is a $65 shipping fee if your group sells less than 150 candles.

Each candle sells for only $20 each.

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Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
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Heritage Fundraising Candles

Our $15 Heritage Fundraising Candles are the most affordable 55 hour burn time candle in the fundraising industry. Designed specifically to be sold as fundraising candles, these are some of the finest candles available today. They are hand-poured, highly fragrant, long burning, and affordably priced. Choose from 6 wonderful scents.

The 8oz Heritage Fundraising Candles offering is our newest no upfront cost fundraising option. With an attractive $15 price point, this product has broad appeal. Perfect for your friends and family to use themselves or to give as gifts,  the highly fragrant, long-lasting Heritage Candles are a fantastic candle fundraising option. Plus,  your groups can sell this product year after year!

What You Should Know

8oz Heritage Candle fundraiser is pre-sell or brochure sales. That means you sell the candles using free brochures and order forms we provide. We suggest a two-week selling period. At the end of your event,  tally together all the order forms and money, then place your order online or call us with your candle order. There is no minimum to order; however, there will be a $65 shipping fee for orders under 150 candles. Call us toll-free (866) 874-8383 if you have any questions.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
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Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
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