FAQ

Two weeks is typically optimal. A two week timeline creates 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 customers’ 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.

Both 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.

The 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% 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.

Students 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.), and choose products with broad household appeal. Lucky for you- we provide all of the above!

The best place to start is to 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 with a link to Get Started.

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.

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!

After submitting your final orders, we complete delivery within one week. We strive to provide free delivery to as many customers as possible. Inquire with your Dollars For U rep about our cost-free options for delivery or pick up.

Yes! Right now we offer home-delivery for our trash bags, 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, registration letters, and email flyers to help you promote your sale.

We currently offer Trash Bags, 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 most of our products.

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.

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

We typically present your group with a profit 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.