Relay for Life Fundraising Ideas

Each year we help more and more Relay for Life teams and dedicated individuals raise money. Quite often these are small teams of people with a passion to raise money for a cause they believe in. We have learned a lot over the years as to what historically has been the best relay for life fundraisers.

We have put together information on the relay for life fundraising that has produced results. We address the needs of both small groups and individuals to large teams and complete business efforts. We offer solutions that don’t cost anything to try and others that offer profits as high as 90%.

On this page, we provide a starting point to locate the best Relay for a Life fundraising idea for your group. You will see some of the ideas that other teams have raised money with. If none of those appeals to you we invite you to browse through our website and check out all of our Relay for Life fundraising options.

We have attempted to include Relay for Life fundraising ideas that do not require any upfront money, others than offer extremely high profits and still others that have very low minimums.

If you don’t find the perfect Relay for Life fundraiser on this page then we invite you to continue to browse our website to look at other fundraising ideas or call one of our experienced sales specialists toll-free and they can offer some other great insights for you.

Quote Candle Fundraiser

Quote Candle Fundraiser is our “feel good” candle fundraising program.  Each candle label comes with an inspiring quote designed to lift spirits and profits.  The fundraising candles are highly fragrant, long burning, lead-free wicked candles that are competitively priced and attractively packaged. Plus, you make a 50% profit on every candle you sell and can qualify for free shipping.

What You Should Know

Candle fundraising is different than other fundraising programs. Easy Fundraising Ideas give you a 50% profit on each 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.

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

We have Flower Bulb programs specifically for spring and another for fall so you can hold a flower fundraiser any time of year. Flower fundraisers are practical and ecologically sensitive. We offer a great selection of bulbs, a high-profit potential, free brochures and order forms and the ability to qualify for free shipping.

What You Should Know

Fundraising Flower Bulbs are like candle fundraisers. Your profit percentage is not affected by the number of orders you take. You get 50% profit or half the selling price for every item you sell. That means smaller groups make the same profits for selling flowers as larger groups.

If you sell less than 150 fundraising flower bulbs, though, there is a $65 shipping fee which will affect your total profit. Orders of 150 or more flower bulb orders will qualify for free shipping.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
coffee and tea fundraiser

The popularity of coffee is undeniable. What was once just a morning ritual has become an all-day affair. Take advantage of this demand with a coffee fundraiser. Give your supporters their caffeine fix and perk up your profits.  You will sell 10 oz bags of freshly ground coffee for $20 each. There are seven great flavors along with a gift coffee tin. Even though there is no off-season for drinking coffee, coffee and tea seem to sell more easily in fall and winter.

What You Should Know

Tea and Coffee fundraisers are very similar to candle fundraisers. You will make a specific profit percentage on every item you sell. For tea and coffee fundraisers you make 50% profit, or $10.00 each.

If you sell less than 150 bags, though, there is a $65 shipping fee. Orders of 150 or more bags of coffee or tea will qualify you for free shipping.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
Money scratch cards

Our Money Scratch Cards are the top-selling of our fundraising scratch cards because it clearly indicates you are raising money. The neutral, and direct message, makes them appropriate for any type of fundraising group. Scratch card fundraising is one of the highest profit fundraisers available. Each card raises $100.

What You Should Know

Here is an example of the coupon page you can make and give to the people as a “Thank You” for participating. You can create a custom coupon handout with your town’s unique businesses.

As you can see from the profit chart below the lowest profit percentage you will make from using scratch cards for fundraisers is 85%. There are, however, price breaks that can increase your profit percentage. The more cards you purchase the higher your profit potential for each card. The profits and profit percentages shown are based on successfully having all 50 dots scratched off on your scratch card:

Profit and Cost

 

  • In-hand products
  • Free shipping
  • Start in under a minute
Cards Bought Cost Per Card Each Card Raises Your Profit $ Your Profit %
100 $5.00 $100.00 $9,500 95%
25 $7.00 $100.00 $2,325 93%
10 $10.00 $100.00 $900 90%
1 min. $15.00 $100.00 $85 85%
$10 Popcorn Fundraiser

Blow the lid off your fundraising efforts with our Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser. Offer your supporters gourmet bags of popcorn that come in eight scrumptious flavors.  This popcorn is gluten-free, MSG-free, and made with Non-GMO corn. Your group will make a 50% profit and can even qualify for free shipping.

What You Should Know

There is no money upfront required to start this popcorn fundraiser. We provide free brochures, order forms, and cash collection envelopes. You pay us after you sell the popcorn. This way you can use the money you collect to pay for your order.

When you place your order, Easy Fundraising Ideas will calculate the cost of your order based on the profit percentage you earned. You will pay us that amount of money and keep your profit.

Profit and Cost

  • No upfront cost
  • Free brochures for your participants
  • Free shipping (orders of 150 items or more)
  • Start in under a minute
Items Bought % Profit Free Shipping
150 plus 50% YES
1 to 149 50% No
Dinner and Movie Card

More convenient than the mega-deal volumes of the past, Dinner and Movie cards satisfy two common needs. First, the desire to have a fun night out. Second, the card gives a feeling of having something to look forward to for an entire year!  Welcome at thousands of retailers across the country, this fundraiser offers something for everyone to enjoy. 

What You Should Know

You pay only $4 per card and sell them for $10. That equates to 60% profit or $6 profit for each card you sell. There is a 75 card minimum. Shipping is FREE.

Profit and Cost

  • In-hand products
  • Free shipping
  • Start in under a minute
Cards Bought Cost Per Card Profit %
75 min $4.00 60%

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Relay for Life is a great way to show your support and contribute to the American Cancer Society. If you are not sure what to do, one of the best ways to contribute is to hold a Relay for Life fundraiser.

Having a Relay for Life fundraising event will allow you and your group to raise money that will be donated to the American Cancer Society to help find cures for the disease of cancer.

There are many different Relay for Life fundraising ideas. Whether you are a single person wanting to raise money or a part of a group or team there is a fundraiser for you.

Here are 5 different Relay for Life Fundraising Ideas to Consider:

5 Relay for Life Fundraisers

1. Flower Bulb Fundraiser

Selling flowers and bulbs is the perfect fundraiser for every type of group. Here is how it works:

Easy Fundraising Ideas will send you full-color brochures with outstanding photographs and descriptions of 24 different fundraising flowers and bulbs to sell to your supporters. The brochure includes a detailed order form with prices, planting instructions, and other pertinent information.

Your members show the brochure to family and friends and ask them to purchase their favorite bulbs to support your group. You collect your money at the time of the sale. We suggest your sale lasts for two weeks. At the end of the sale order forms are all collected and you place a bulk order for the bulbs you have sold. You can use the money you have collected from the pre-sale to pay for your purchase, eliminating the need for any upfront money.

Your group will make a 50% profit on all the bulbs you sell. If your group sells more than 150 packages of bulbs we will pay for all shipping costs. On orders of 150 units or less, we charge a $65 shipping fee. Take a look at just a few of the benefits YOU get when you use our fundraising catalogs!

2. Pizza Discount Cards

Pizza Fundraising Cards have been our top fundraising product for years. Now we have made our Buy One Get One Free Pizza discount cards available to be purchased directly online. Best of all you can choose one of the thousands of stores we have contracts with already or sign up for your own store.

The holder of the card can use the pizza card up to 20 times prior to the expiration date.

This may be the most profitable fundraiser around. People search for pizza coupons online or search newspapers for Pizza Hut coupons all the time. In fact, people try to find coupons to any pizzeria they frequent. Why not offer them a card with a Buy One Get One Free Pizza coupon they can use up to 20 times at your favorite local pizzeria?

Depending on the number of pizza cards you purchase, your group can make more than 90% profit! Your group sells the cards for $10 each. Your supporter gets up to 20 free pizzas worth up to $200 or more. Your local pizza establishment gets new loyal customers. Everyone wins! It is like having 20 pizza coupons on one card.

3. Candle Fundraisers

Earth Candles are our best selling candles. They offer a great selection of highly fragrant, long burning, lead-free wicked candles that are competitively priced and attractively packaged. It offers everything you need in a candle fundraiser.

Earth Candle Fundraisers are a great way to offer your customers earth-friendly candles made in the USA. This is one of the most exciting candle programs we have ever offered.

You will find a great selection of candle scents and styles. Best of all, your group makes a 50% profit on every candle it sells with no money upfront!

You will receive a full color, four-page brochure for every member of your group. They will take that brochure around to all their friends and family and take orders for candles. We strongly suggest that they collect money at that time. Historically the most successful candle fundraising campaigns last for two weeks.

4. Lollipop Fundraiser

Yummy Licks Round Fundraising Lollipops are our top-selling lollipops. They are a great way for Relay for Life groups to raise money.

What could be easier? You pay $.25 for each lollipop and sell them for $.50! When you want to hold a Lollipop Fundraiser, call Easy Fundraising Ideas. We ship your lollipop fundraiser products the next business day after you place your order. We ship from two regionally convenient warehouses for quick delivery. Free shipping on all orders.

5. Coffee Fundraiser

Here are 4 Reasons our Coffee Fundraising Option is Loved by Our Customers!

  1. You will offer your supporters 7 outstanding freshly roasted fundraising coffee flavors and 6 different flavors of teabags.
  2. The fundraising coffee is packaged in a convenient 10-oz. vacuum-sealed foil bags.
  3. The tea is packed with 25 tea bags in a similar vacuum sealed bag to ensure freshness.
  4. We also offer our collectible old-fashioned coffee tin that contains smaller pouches of coffees in assorted flavors.

Tea and Coffee fundraisers are very similar to candle fundraisers. You will make a specific profit percentage on every item you sell. For tea and coffee fundraisers you make 40% profit on every item or $4 each.

If you sell less than 150 bags, though, there is a $65 shipping fee which will affect your total profit. Orders of 150 or more bags of coffee or tea will qualify you for free shipping.

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