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FY27 school fundraising programs

School fundraising that is current, clear, and easy to run

Best School Fundraising Ideas is built for PTA/PTO leaders, coaches, band directors, and student advisors who need a program that actually sells. Call us or request the free guidebook. We will help you choose, then stay with you through delivery.

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45–55%Caramel pretzel rods, group share
50%Nifty 50: a dollar kept on every bar
$0Upfront cost on order-taker programs
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Two ways to run a fundraiser

Every program is either in-hand or order-taker. The right choice depends on whether you want product on day one or zero inventory risk.

In-hand

The group orders cases. Product arrives. Selling starts immediately at the retail price. Supporters pay on the spot. The group keeps its share the same day.

See how in-hand works

Order-taker

Free brochures or a free online store. Participants take orders and collect payment. You submit what actually sold. Product ships to the school. No leftover inventory.

See how order-takers work

Start with the programs schools actually run

$2 Nifty 50 Chocolatiers

$2 per bar · group keeps $1.00 · free shipping

$2 Nifty 50 Chocolatiers

A premium 1.3 oz chocolate bar that pays a flat fifty percent on every case — no tiers and no minimum to chase. For every bar sold, the group keeps a dollar.

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Mascot Premium Chocolate Bars

$2 per bar · 40% flat · $20 shipping

Mascot Premium Chocolate Bars

Handcrafted in Glennville, Georgia by the Mascot Pecan Shelling Company, a third-generation family business making confections on the same soil since 1955.

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Katydids Chocolate Bars

$3 per bar · 40% · free shipping

Katydids Chocolate Bars

The Katydids recipe in a carry-case bar. Each 2.2 oz bar holds four pieces of Georgia caramel pecan chocolate from Mascot Pecan Shelling Company.

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CIMA Lollipops Fundraiser

$1 each · groups keep 52% to 55% · shipping included

CIMA Lollipops Fundraiser

A dollar lollipop with eleven varieties, including seasonal shapes for Halloween, football season, and Christmas. Shipping is already inside the case price.

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More of the FY27 catalog

Welch's Fruit Snacks Fundraiser

$2 per bag · 40% · vitamins A, C and E

Welch’s Fruit Snacks Fundraiser

A two-dollar bag made with real fruit. Fat-free, gluten-free, no preservatives, and carrying vitamins A, C and E — so a group can run a snack fundraiser without the pushback candy sometimes attracts.

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Jack Link's Beef Sticks Fundraiser

$2, $3 or $4 · 40% or 50% · high minimums

Jack Link’s Beef Sticks Fundraiser

A national brand that needs no explanation at the door. High protein, 97 to 98 percent fat free, individually wrapped, and shelf stable for twelve months with no refrigeration.

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Cotton Candy Fundraiser

$5 per tub · 50% · $40 shipping

Cotton Candy Fundraiser

A five-dollar tub of spun cotton candy with a full year of shelf life and a resealable lid. Nobody deliberates over cotton candy. It works best where there is already a crowd.

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Poppin Popcorn Fundraiser

$22 per bag · 40% to 50% · shipping included

Poppin Popcorn Fundraiser

Premium gourmet popcorn in six flavours. The price point supports a real return per item while still feeling reasonable, and shipping is already included at every order size.

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McJak Fudge Fundraiser

$15 per unit · 40% to 50%

McJak Fudge Fundraiser

Premium fudge built around three licensed candy brands supporters already know. Fifteen dollars a unit, no minimum, and the group share climbs to fifty percent at a hundred units.

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Sweet Chaos Popcorn Fundraiser

$15 per bag · 40% · 25-bag minimum

Sweet Chaos Popcorn Fundraiser

Gourmet popcorn hand-popped in coconut oil using non-GMO kernels, cane sugar and sea salt, then drizzled with chocolate, peanut butter or birthday cake topping.

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Cookie Cravings by Neighbors

$24 per unit · 35% to 40% · free shipping

Cookie Cravings by Neighbors

Premium cookie dough in eight flavours, in pre-portioned boxes or scoop-and-bake tubs. Each 2.25 lb unit makes thirty-six cookies at home, so supporters treat it as a grocery purchase.

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$12–$42 · 40% · $200 minimum

LEGO Fundraising

Authentic licensed LEGO pens, Star Wars items and LED keychains. Children already want these, and parents recognise the brand. No upfront cost.

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$5 per pack · 51% or 62% · free shipping

Custom EyeBlack Fundraiser

Peel-and-stick eye black strips customised with a team name, logo or slogan. Professional grade — the same product worn across the NFL, MLB and NCAA.

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$10 or $20 per card · each card raises $100

Scratchcard Fundraiser

The simplest high-return fundraiser we offer, and the only one with no product at all. Each participant carries a single card. Supporters scratch a circle, reveal $1 to $5, and contribute it.

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View the full program list

Estimate what your group keeps

Figures use the lowest published tier, rounded to the nearest $5, and labeled Estimated. Larger orders can earn more — call us.






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    What group leaders tell us

    I will order again and again! I was most impressed by the polite, genuinely friendly phone representative.

    Catherine High School Dance Team, West Virginia

    Our goal was $7,000 and we wound up with $12,000. Parents loved the product and could easily sell at work.

    Casey Elementary School, California

    After only one week, we were almost sold out. We received our reorder very fast and the fundraiser continued without interruptions.

    Principal, Middle School, Texas

    Questions schools ask first

    Do we have to buy product before we sell it?

    Only on in-hand programs. Order-takers have no upfront cost. You pay for what sold.

    What does the group keep?

    Each program page shows the lowest published share, then how that number rises. We never show a top-tier figure as if it were standard. Call 1-800-443-5353 for a quote on your size.

    Is shipping really free?

    On several programs, yes — pretzel rods, Nifty 50, Smencils, Katydids bars, Cookie Cravings, EyeBlack, and scratchcards. Others have a stated fee or a free-shipping threshold. Every program page lists the rule above the fold.

    Can we run this online?

    Yes. Many order-takers include a free store at my.fundraising.com. Ship-to-home options such as Pepper Palace never need a distribution night.

    Ready to pick a program?

    Talk with a specialist at 1-800-443-5353 or send the form — we will send the free guidebook and recommend a program that fits your group.

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