The School Fundraiser That Parents Actually Want to Support
Discount cards with real value. Up to 92% profit for your school fundraiser. No upfront cost. Ready in 4½ to 5 weeks.
Forget cookie dough, wrapping paper, and catalog sales that parents dread. Easy Fundraising Cards gives families something they’ll actually use: discounts at 15 to 18 local restaurants and businesses they already visit.
The result? Higher participation, easier sales, and profit margins up to 92%—more than double what traditional school fundraisers deliver.
Why Traditional School Fundraisers Don’t Work Anymore
❌ Cookie Dough & Product Sales
- • 40-50% profit margins (you keep less than half)
- • Parents already have freezers full of fundraiser products
- • Complicated delivery and storage logistics
- • Low perceived value for the price
❌ Catalog Sales
- • Even lower profit margins (30-40%)
- • Pressure to buy overpriced items nobody needs
- • Long wait times for delivery
- • Parent fatigue from constant product fundraisers
❌ Car Washes & Events
- • Weather dependent
- • Requires massive volunteer coordination
- • Time-intensive for busy families
- • Unpredictable results
✅ The Solution: Discount Cards
✅ Up to 92% profit (keep $18+ per $20 card sold)
✅ Real value ($200-300 in savings per card)
✅ No upfront cost
✅ Simple logistics (cards ship directly to school)
✅ Easy to sell (parents see immediate value)
✅ Ready in 4½ to 5 weeks
Three Simple Steps to Your Most Successful School Fundraiser
Order Your Cards
Tell us about your school and we’ll create custom discount cards featuring 15 to 18 local merchants—restaurants, ice cream shops, entertainment venues, and more. No upfront payment required for schools.
Timeline: Order takes 10 minutes online
We Handle Everything
We contact local merchants, design your cards, print them on premium credit-card quality material, and ship directly to your school. You’ll receive a proof to review before printing.
Timeline: 4½ to 5 weeks from order to delivery
Students Sell, School Profits
Distribute cards to students, they sell to family and friends, and your school keeps up to 92% of every dollar raised. Payment is due 2 weeks after you receive your cards—giving you time to start selling first.
Timeline: Most schools sell out in 2-3 weeks
Average Results:
- 500 cards ordered → 578 cards received (with bonuses)
- Sold at $20 each → $11,560 revenue
- After paying $1,875 → $9,685 profit (83.8% margin)
Transparent School Fundraiser Pricing
Example: 500 Cards for Your School
(You receive 578 cards total with bonuses)
| Sell Cards At | Your Cost | Total Revenue | Your Profit | Profit Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 per card | $1,875 | $5,780 | $3,905 | 67.6% |
| $15 per card | $1,875 | $8,670 | $6,795 | 78.4% |
| $20 per card | $1,875 | $11,560 | $9,685 | 83.8% |
Example: 1,000 Cards for Your School
(You receive 1,386 cards total with bonuses)
| Sell Cards At | Your Cost | Total Revenue | Your Profit | Profit Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 per card | $2,500 | $13,860 | $11,360 | 81.9% |
| $15 per card | $2,500 | $20,790 | $18,290 | 88.0% |
| $20 per card | $2,500 | $27,720 | $25,220 | 91.0% |
What’s Included in Your Order:
- Base order quantity
- Bonus cards for orders of 1,000+ (200 per 1,000)
- Website link bonus (5% extra if you link to us)
- 10% extra cards on every order
- Free shipping
- Free design and proofing
- Customer support
Payment Terms: Due 2 weeks after receiving cards
Real Results from Schools Like Yours
🏫 Lincoln Elementary PTO
The Situation:
Lincoln Elementary PTO needed $5,000 for new playground equipment. They had tried cookie dough the previous year and made only $1,200 with massive volunteer effort.
What They Did:
Ordered 500 discount cards, sold at $15 each
The Results:
- Ordered: 500 cards ($1,875 cost)
- Received: 578 cards (with bonuses)
- Sold: 560 cards in 3 weeks
- Revenue: $8,400
- Profit: $6,525 (77.7% margin)
“This was the easiest fundraiser we’ve ever run. Parents were thrilled to buy something they’d actually use. We exceeded our goal by $1,500 and spent a fraction of the time compared to our old fundraisers.”
🎓 Riverside Middle School
The Situation:
Need to fund 8th grade field trip ($3,500 goal)
What They Did:
Ordered 350 cards, sold at $10 each
The Results:
- Ordered: 350 cards ($1,785 cost)
- Received: 385 cards (with bonuses)
- Sold: 380 cards in 2 weeks
- Revenue: $3,800
- Profit: $2,015 (53% margin)
- Plus exceeded their goal!
“Simple, fast, and profitable. Our students had no trouble selling because the cards had real value. We’ll definitely do this again next year.”
📚 Washington Elementary
The Situation:
Small school (200 students) needed technology funding
What They Did:
Ordered 250 cards (minimum order), sold at $10
The Results:
- Ordered: 250 cards ($1,625 cost)
- Received: 275 cards (with bonuses)
- Sold: 268 cards
- Revenue: $2,680
- Profit: $1,055 (39% margin)
“Even our smallest school saw great results. The no upfront cost policy meant we could try it risk-free.”
Why Parents Prefer Discount Cards Over Traditional Fundraisers
💰 Real Value
Each card saves families $200-300 throughout the year at places they already go: pizza shops, ice cream parlors, oil changes, entertainment venues. They pay $10-20 and save hundreds.
🏪 Local Merchants
Cards feature 15-18 local businesses—not generic national chains with “participating locations” disclaimers. Every merchant is verified for your community.
😊 No Product Fatigue
Parents are tired of buying overpriced wrapping paper, cookie dough, and catalog items. Discount cards offer something fresh and genuinely useful.
📅 One Purchase, Year of Savings
Unlike consumable products that run out, discount cards provide value for a full year. One $15 purchase delivers months of savings.
🤝 Support Local Business
When cardholders use their discounts, they’re supporting local restaurants and businesses—strengthening the community.
School Fundraiser Comparison: Discount Cards vs. Alternatives
| Factor | Discount Cards | Cookie Dough | Wrapping Paper | Catalog Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Margin | Up to 92% | 35-50% | 30-40% | 30-40% |
| Upfront Cost | $0* | $0-500 | $0-300 | $0 |
| Parent Appeal | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Real Value to Buyer | $200-300 savings | $15-20 product | $10-15 product | Variable |
| Storage Needed | None | Freezers | None | None |
| Delivery Complexity | None | High | None | Medium |
| Volunteer Time | Low | High | Low | Medium |
| Timeline | 4-5 weeks | 3-5 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
| Average Per Student | $20-30 profit | $10-15 profit | $5-10 profit | $8-12 profit |
School Fundraiser Questions Answered
Q: Do we have to pay upfront?
A: Schools don’t pay upfront. Payment is due 2 weeks after you receive your cards, giving you time to start selling before payment is due.
Q: How long does it take?
A: About 4½ to 5 weeks from order to delivery. Allow extra time at the beginning of the school year when we’re busiest.
Q: What’s the minimum order?
A: 250 cards for our full-service option where we secure all merchants for you.
Q: How many cards should we order?
A: Plan for 1.5-2 cards per student as a starting point. You can always reorder more at the same price if you sell out.
Q: Can we choose which merchants are on our card?
A: Yes! You can provide a wishlist of merchants you’d like us to contact. We can’t guarantee any specific merchant will participate, but we contact your wishlist first.
Q: What makes this better than cookie dough or wrapping paper?
A: Three main differences: (1) Up to 92% profit vs. 35-50%, (2) Parents actually want it (real value vs. overpriced products), (3) Simple logistics (no storage, no delivery coordination).
Perfect for Every Type of School Fundraiser
🎒 Elementary Schools & PTOs
- Classroom projects
- Field trips
- Technology purchases
- Playground equipment
- Library books
- Teacher supplies
📚 Middle Schools
- 8th grade trips
- Student activities
- Sports equipment
- School events
- Technology upgrades
🏫 K-8 Schools
- All-school fundraisers
- Combined PTO/PTA goals
- Major capital projects
Average Cards Sold Per Student: 1.5-2 cards
Best Practice: Set a goal of 2 cards per family
Trusted by Schools for Over 17 Years
Years in Business
Since 2008
Cards Delivered
To organizations nationwide
Total Raised
For schools and groups
Family-Owned
Englewood, Florida
What Sets Us Apart:
✅ We secure merchants specifically for YOUR card
✅ No generic “participating locations” disclaimers
✅ Proof review before printing
✅ Premium card quality (credit card thickness)
✅ Free design and customer support
✅ Reorder at same price if you sell out
Ready to Run Your Most Successful School Fundraiser?
Join the hundreds of schools that have discovered the easiest, most profitable way to raise money. No upfront cost. Up to 92% profit. Cards ready in 4½ to 5 weeks.