Consider Selling Flower Bulbs to Raise Money
Why Flower Bulbs?
In an attempt to help prevent childhood obesity many school districts are limiting candy and dessert fundraisers. Fundraising groups in these areas are being more particular when it comes to choosing a fundraising product to sell. At Easy Fundraising Ideas one of our fastest growing programs is flower bulb fundraisers. This program is certainly an easy fundraising idea and does not contribute to childhood obesity.
Fundraising flower bulbs are a great option because:
- Environmentally Sensitive: By selling flower bulbs you are selling a product that is actually good for the environment. While many school districts consider selling candy unhealthy - sell flower bulbs is environmentally beneficial.
- Easy to Handle: Flower bulbs require very little care. They are extremely light and compact and can be stored for long periods before distributed.
- Good Year Round: There are two major groups of flower bulbs that can be sold in your fundraiser. One group is planted in the spring and blooms in the fall. The other group is planted in the fall so they will bloom in the spring. Because of these two groups, you can hold a flower bulb fundraiser any time of the year. You could even hold a flower bulb fundraiser twice in the same year, one in spring and again in the fall.
- High Profits: Flower bulb fundraisers typically make 50% profit regardless of the number of flower bulbs sold. Making big profits with little effort.
- No Money Upfront Required: Flower bulbs are sold as a pre sell item. That means you have a brochure with photos, descriptions and planting instructions. Simply show the brochure to your customers and they make their purchase and pay you in advance. Using the money collected you pay for your fundraiser, no need for money upfront to get started.
Selling Tips for Flower Bulb Fundraisers:
Flower bulbs make a great fundraising idea. Here are a few selling tips that will help generate sales:
- Know Your Customer: Going door to door offers a benefit when selling flower bulbs. By looking over your customer's home, yard and landscaping you can identify flower bulbs that would go well in their flower beds. If you spend a few minutes preparing you can offer suggestions on which flower bulbs would blend in with their landscaping and which bulbs would add a splash of color to their garden. Customers appreciate your suggestions and quite often follow the advice given.
- Bulbs as Gifts: If you come across a costumer who is not interested in flower bulbs for their own yard, you can suggest they order some to give as gifts. Ask them to think of someone they will need to purchase a gift for, and then ask if they would consider giving flower bulbs as a fun and unique gift to that person.
- Public Garden: Sports leagues, churches and schools that have their own property, can take advantage of a public garden flower bulb fundraiser. The fundraiser consists of selling the flower bulbs and also planting those bulbs in the public garden at your school, church or sports field. Your customers can still purchase flower bulbs for their personal garden but if they decline you can ask if they would be willing to purchase bulbs to donate to your flower bulb garden project. You'll be surprised at how many people will participate and how much this can increase your sales.
Starting Your Flower Bulb Fundraiser:
Flower bulb fundraisers require very little planning. Choose a convenient two week selling period that's best for your group. Order free brochures and order forms from Easy Fundraising Ideas. Distribute the brochures and order forms to everyone in your fundraising group. At the end of the selling period tally all orders together and place your bulk bulb order. From start to finish your flower bulb fundraiser can be completed in less than 4 weeks.
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