Seed Fundraising in 2021
It’s that time of year again; time to start planning your spring gardening! Seed fundraisers are always some of our most popular spring sales, but, like everything else, they look a little different this year. This blog is to provide you with all the information you need about fundraising with seeds in 2021. What’s…
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Mum’s the Fundraiser
Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow and care for, making them ideal for fundraising. As many of us are staying home, we could all use a splash of color to brighten up our days and maybe that of a passing neighbor’s. They’re a fall flower, November’s birth flower, and the colors they…
continue readingYour Easiest Holiday Fundraiser
As October draws to a close, it’s time to plan your holiday fundraiser. Whether your groups raises money by selling holiday wreaths, Christmas trees, poinsettias or holiday goody baskets, FarmRaiser can help you plan and host an easy effective fundraiser for your school, group, club or nonprofit. We’ve developed a great network of wreath suppliers across…
continue readingHost a Plant Sale!
As you’re planning your fundraising calendar for the upcoming year, or looking for some great ideas for healthy fundraisers for your school or group, I’d like to encourage you to consider one of my favorite types of FarmRaisers: plant sales! Plant sales like this one allow you to sell a variety of flowers, herbs, and other plants from…
continue readingThaw, Learn, Grow — February 2016
February is full of promise. While winter still holds us firmly in its grasp, the days start getting longer, and plants begin preparing for spring. Soon bold bulbs will peek above the cold and sodden ground, and overwintered crops will extend their first tentative green leaves, setting the stage for spring growth. Now’s the time…
continue readingHandbook for your Healthy Fundraiser
With instructions on everything from selecting and merchandising products and setting up your account, to managing volunteers, writing letters to supporters, and activating your student champions, the FarmRaiser Fundraising Campaign Organizers Guide is an indispensable resource for first-time or veteran fundraisers. If you’re like me, the email with our guide to hosting your healthy fundraiser with FarmRaiser is…
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Healthy Fundraising with FarmRaiser
How to talk to your friends about Healthy Fundraising Ready to kick off your healthy fundraising campaign with FarmRaiser, but maybe the rest of your committee, group or PTO/PTA is not? If you want to quickly explain how organizations can raise money, support local farmers and artisans, and connect kids with healthy food, we’ve created…
continue readingWhat if I Don’t Want Champs in my FarmRaiser?
Hi there! Lauren, your Chief Cultivator here! Congrats on being a current or future FarmRaiser organizer, aka one of the cool kids. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want individual students, organization members, staff, etc. (called Champs) to sell in your FarmRaiser. If not, your campaign will consist of…
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Cheat Sheet for Champs: Increase Sales and Hit Your Goal!
If you’re a FarmRaiser Champ, check this out for ideas on how to increase sales and hit your goal!
continue readingTips for a Successful Web-Only Campaign
Ready to make your web-only FarmRaiser blow up? Here are some helpful tips to publicize and promote your sale! Start publicizing your FarmRaiser in advance–let parents, community members, and other supporters know it’s coming (and what products you’re selling!) by putting up flyers, making an announcement on social media, talking about it in your school/org’s newsletter,…
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