Fundraising Program
Raise Funds with Style: Quality & Stylish Socks for a Great Cause
A sock fundraiser is a unique and practical way to raise money for various causes. Unlike traditional fundraisers that often rely on baked goods, candy, or ticket sales, socks are necessary for people of all ages ensuring a broader market appeal. Our high-quality socks come in various designs, patterns, and styles, making them a fun and exciting product to sell.
How does the program work?
You sell socks via the website www.solefulgiving.com. There is no brochure like traditional fundraisers due to the need to track inventory and change styles/designs. Customers indicate when checking out which team or group they are supporting and pay for their purchase. Buyers can receive their purchase in one of two ways: direct delivery from the team member / parent / guardian or ship to home.
Delivery Method #1 - Direct Delivery: Socks are distributed to the team manager and members deliver the socks to buyers. This is ideal for nearby friends, family, classmates, coworkers, etc. While similar to existing fundraising programs with door-to-door sales for chocolate bars, cookies, fudge, candles and many other products, you don't have to collect payment from your buyer (unless you want to). We get it, there might be folks who don't have credit cards or like shopping online. You can always collect money and submit an order for them. Socks will be delivered following the fundraising close date. You can decide on your fundraiser close date.
Delivery Method #2 - Ship to Home: Socks are sent to the buyer when they pay for shipping. For example, a friend or family member lives in another province, but they still want to support your cause. They purchase socks to support your team, pay for shipping and we send them their socks. Your team gets funds when your fundraiser closes.
Is there a limit to the number of people who can fundraise?
No, but your team or group manager must submit a request. This prevents too many groups in the same geographic area from using the same fundraiser. We also need to get you set-up in the system so that buyers know who to support with their purchase.
How do we set a timeline for the fundraiser?
Decide when you need your funds and how long you would like your fundraising campaign to last (maximum two months). We need your application two weeks before you begin selling.
Can we purchase socks directly from you and sell them at our local event?
For inventory tracking purposes, we cannot offer this.
When do we receive our funds?
Funds are distributed to the organization treasurer (via EFT) the day you receive your socks for distribution.
How do we promote this fundraiser?
You'll receive a link to our marketing collateral page which includes tips for promoting on social media, via email and posters.
How much money can we make?
Teams receive 40% of the retail price (25% for items marked down on sale). If socks retail for $15, the team makes $6 for each pair they sell. This is essentially free money. All you have to do is sell socks!
|
Retail Value Sold |
Amount Raised |
# Socks Sold* |
# Socks to Sell / Group Member** |
|
$1,000 |
$400 |
67 |
4 - 5 |
|
$2,500 |
$1,000 |
167 |
11 - 12 |
|
$5,000 |
$2,000 |
333 |
22 - 23 |