Event Overview: Host a Chocolate Fundraiser to help raise money for a student trip! Buy chocolates at a discounted price and sell them for a profit. This simple yet effective fundraising strategy involves students selling premium chocolates to their friends, family, and community members.
HOW IT WORKS
Purchasing the Chocolate:
Source: Buy chocolates from an outlet store where they are available at a discounted price. For instance, Lindt chocolates can be bought for $1 each.
Other Options: You can also consider other popular brands like Hershey or similar candy bars, depending on availability and preference.
Selling the Chocolate:
Selling Price: Each chocolate bar is sold for $2, ensuring a $1 profit per bar.
Sales Targets: There is no minimum or maximum number of chocolates each student can sell. Students are encouraged to sell as many as they can.
Sales Strategy:
Direct Sales: Students can sell chocolates to friends, family, neighbors, and community members.
Events: Set up tables at school events, sports games, local fairs, and other community gatherings to maximize sales opportunities.
Online Promotion: Utilize social media and school newsletters to promote the fundraiser and reach a wider audience.
Logistics:
Distribution: Organize a central point where students can pick up their chocolates to sell.
Tracking Sales: Keep a record of how many chocolates each student takes and how many they sell to ensure accountability.
Collecting Funds: Set up a system for students to turn in the money collected from their sales regularly.
Promotion:
Flyers and Posters: Create and distribute flyers around the school and community to advertise the fundraiser.
Social Media: Share posts and updates about the fundraiser on social media platforms to increase visibility and encourage participation.
School Announcements: Use school announcements and newsletters to keep everyone informed and motivated.
Benefits:
High Profit Margin: Buying chocolates at $1 and selling them for $2 ensures a significant profit.
Easy to Sell: Premium chocolates are a popular and attractive product, making them easy to sell.
Flexible Participation: Students can sell at their own pace and according to their own schedules.
Next Steps:
Purchase the Chocolates: Identify a reliable outlet store and purchase a sufficient quantity of chocolates.
Distribute to Students: Set a date and location for students to collect their chocolates.
Start Selling: Kick off the sales period with a motivational event or announcement.
With this Chocolate Fundraiser, students can make their trip more affordable and enjoyable for everyone.
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