FAQ

Two weeks is typically optimal. Shorter timelines create urgency while preventing volunteer fatigue.

We are Kansas City’s #1 Trash Bag fundraiser. We offer a multitude of colors, sizes, and forms to fit your customer’s needs. Our competitive pricing ensures that your group earns the highest profit possible.

We recommend advising your sellers to promote the fundraiser to friends, family, and community members. Our online fundraising service automates a lot of the selling process and broadens the potential seller base/geography.

DescriptionBoth models can work, but product fundraisers often see higher participation because supporters receive something tangible in return. While donation drives rely on generosity alone, product fundraisers allow buyers to feel they are supporting a cause while purchasing something useful. In many school communities, combining online sales with high-demand consumables creates a more predictable and scalable fundraising outcome. goes here

Description goes hereThe most profitable school fundraisers typically involve consumable products that families already use regularly. Items like trash bags, cookie dough, and popcorn consistently generate strong participation because supporters see real value in their purchase. Programs offering 40–50% profit margins with simple order collection and delivery systems tend to outperform novelty-based fundraisers. The key is choosing a product with high demand and minimal friction for sellers.

Description goes hereStudents sell products most easily when they can confidently explain them in a short sentence. High-demand, everyday consumables tend to be the simplest: “We’re selling premium trash bags,” or “We’re selling brand-name cookie dough.” When the product is practical, reasonably priced, and recognizable, sellers feel more comfortable asking for support.

Participation increases when the fundraiser is simple, well-communicated, and easy to manage. Schools should:

Provide clear instructions for families, Offer online selling options, Keep the campaign timeline concise, Emphasize the purpose (uniforms, travel, scholarships, etc.), Choose products with broad household appeal

The best place to start is determine a funding goal to shoot for, then decide what product you should sell and who you will sell to. Our “How to Start a Fundraiser” Blog is a comprehensive guide to fundraising and visiting our How It Works page has video tutorials.

We recommend groups run their fundraiser for no more than 2 weeks. We have found that running a longer fundraiser does not increase sales, but actually sometimes decreases sales because it takes away the sense of urgency. 10-14 days is optimal.

We are Kansas City’s #1 Trash Bag fundraiser. We offer a multitude of colors, sizes, and forms to fit your customer’s needs. Our competitive pricing ensures that your group earns the highest profit possible.

Nothing! All of our services are free, and there is no minimum order. You only pay for the products you sell, so there is absolutely no risk or out-of-pocket cost. Pure Profit!

Any order greater than $425 qualifies for free delivery. We can guarantee delivery in 2 business days, no matter how far or what time. We can delivery even sooner, schedule allowing.

Yes! Right now we offer home-delivery for our crazy socks and popcorn at no extra cost to your group. Increase sales without hurting profit!

Dollars For U supplies each group with social media graphics and email flyers to help you promote your sale. We are in the business of making you money, let us know how we can help!

We currently offer Trash Bag, Cookie Dough, Popcorn, and Crazy Socks as fundraising programs. We are Kansas City’s #1 trash bag fundraiser, and offer Direct to Home shipping for our sock and popcorn fundraisers.

We recommend advising your sellers to promote the fundraiser to friends, family, and community members. Our online fundraising service automates a lot of the selling process and broadens the potential seller base/geography.

Late orders are always welcome. If you submit the order before delivery then there is no extra work. You can still submit an order after delivery, however you may have to pick it up.

Nothing! All of our services are free, and there is no minimum order. You only pay for the products you sell, so there is absolutely no risk.

We can guarantee delivery in 2 business days, no matter how far or what time. We can delivery even sooner, schedule allowing.

Yes! Right now we offer home-delivery for our crazy socks and popcorn at no extra cost to your group. Increase sales without hurting profit!

Dollars For U supplies each group with social media graphics and email flyers to help you promote your sale. We are in the business of making you money, let us know how we can help!

We always try to present your group with a check at the time of delivery. If you need it sooner we will do our best to facilitate your needs.

Your bill is the difference of your group’s online sales, and the cost of all products sold in person. We have a thorough explanation on our How-To page, or you can click here to watch the video now.