What will I have to do?
As a fundraising coordinator your most important role is communication to your group. we will guide you through what needs to be communicated and when.
You will collect orders, tally totals and do some simple sorting when products are delivered. If you prefer to avoid order collection and sorting we can recommend different options for you.
Once the type of fundraiser is determined, True North Fundraising will walk you through best practices to set your group up for success and be available to you every step of the way. We make sure fundraising is as simple as possible.
Is there a fee charged by True North Fundraising?
Services are 100% FREE to all user groups.
We need to fundraise a lot of money, what is the best way to do that?
Hit the "Book Your Fundraiser" button, and fill out the inquiry form. Each group is unique and once we know more about your group, we'll partner to come up with the best plan for your group specifically.
What profit can we expect to make?
These fundraisers make 30% - 50% profit depending on what you choose. When we learn more about your group we can give you a clearer picture of what you can expect to make.
For participants 12 years old + often get incredible results using the 59 Minute Fundraiser. With more parental support younger groups have been successful as well.
An average team of 15 members raises approximately $3000 in profit. Our current record holders for a team is $9800 in profit with 19 participants. The largest profit we have helped a group raise in a 59 Minute Fundraiser is $34,000 with a junior high school of about 600 students. The sky is the limit! Success is determined by how prepared the participants are for the event.
What makes True North Fundraising unique?
We have one objective - to provide effective and efficient fundraisers. As a guiding principle we will only recommend fundraisers proven to make a significant profit. True North Fundraising brings an end to fundraisers that are more effort than they are worth.
This is achieved with a unique variety of company relationships, we give you their best available options.
What groups can do fundraisers with True North Fundraising?
Any group can work with True North Fundraising.
Groups we work with include: competitive and recreation sports teams, preschools, elementary, junior and high schools, graduation groups, dance groups / studios, gymnastic programs, sea and air cadets, special interest groups, travel and leadership groups, 4H groups, and day cares.
What products do you offer?
Delivered to the group for distribution:*
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Kernels Popcorn sold in $27, $30 & $60 multi bag sets (55g bags) in the full flavor options
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Papa Jacks Popcorn sold in $23 & $45 multi bag sleeves (22g or 70g bags), can be sold individually. New this year: tubs of caramel popcorn with or without Belgian chocolate drizzle.
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Jack Links Beef Jerky bags, beef sticks, and beef steak strips can be sold in $30 packs or individually
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Tasty Batters frozen cookie and muffin dough sold for $30 per tub
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Cinnamon buns & Perogies sold in $35 and $60 boxes and delivered frozen to the group for distribution.
Delivered directly to customer:
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QSP Magazine subscriptions sold online and delivered directly to your customers
Delivered direct via email:
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TripBoomerang travel credits, for each donation of $33 to the group, supporters get up to double that in Trip Boomerang Travel credits (website similar to other major online travel booking sites)
What is the most popular?
Tasty snacks and treats are always a hit! In the current climate, more and more groups are going to virtual fundraisers with less work required by parents and volunteers.
What is the best fundraiser?
The best fundraiser is the one that is promoted consistently by the group, encourages participation by everyone and involves some sort of friendly competition and/or prizes.
How quickly can we get started?
That is completely up to you! It is reasonable to expect to get started in about a week after we have determined the best fundraiser for you.
When and how do we get the money from our fundraiser?
For virtual fundraisers money is sent to the group via cheque or electronic transfer within a few days of the end of the campaign.
For product fundraisers using paper order forms, you have your profit as soon as participants turn in their sales, you pay the reminder to the supplier when your group is invoiced.