How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Fundraiser for Your Group
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A successful fundraiser starts with choosing the right strategy for your group. At Cheerful Bean, we offer three flexible options to help you raise money by selling fresh-roasted coffee. Whether you’re a school, sports team, nonprofit, or church group, the key to maximizing your success is picking the approach that fits your team best. Let’s explore your options!
1. Traditional Paper Order Fundraiser
Best For: Schools, sports teams, and community groups with strong local support.
With this method, your group members take orders using a printed form, collect payments, and then distribute the coffee when it arrives. It’s a simple and effective way to engage your local community.
✅ Pros:
✔️ No upfront cost—collect money before placing the order.
✔️ Perfect for in-person selling at school events, church gatherings, or team meetings.
✔️ Great for supporters who prefer cash or check payments.
⚠️ Considerations:
➡️ Requires coordination for collecting orders and distributing coffee.
➡️ Works best with a motivated team of sellers.
2. Bulk Order & Sell
Best For: Groups that want to sell coffee on the spot at events or "show and sell" style table set ups, such as in front of retail stores (with permission of the store, of course!)
With this approach, you purchase coffee in bulk upfront at wholesale prices and then sell it directly to supporters. This is a great option if you want to keep a stock of coffee on hand for quick sales.
✅ Pros:
✔️ Instant sales—supporters get their coffee immediately!
✔️ Perfect for fundraisers at markets, festivals, and local businesses.
✔️ No need for order forms or later distribution
⚠️ Considerations:
➡️ Requires an upfront purchase of coffee.
➡️ You’ll need a good location or event to sell from.
3. Custom Online Fundraising Link
Best For: Groups who would prefer paperless preorders, or have a large network, or participants would wish to use social media and email
If you want to make fundraising simple and stress-free, our custom online link is the way to go! We provide your group with a unique link to share, and supporters can order directly online. We handle the roasting, packaging, and shipping—so you don’t have to!
✅ Pros:
✔️ No upfront costs—just share the link and start selling!
✔️ Perfect for family and friends who live far away.
✔️ We handle fulfillment and shipping, so there’s no need to distribute orders.
⚠️ Considerations:
➡️ Works best when sellers actively promote the link through email, social media, and text messages.
➡️ Less personal interaction than face-to-face sales.
Which Coffee Fundraiser is Right for You?
Still unsure which option is best? Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Fundraiser Type | Best For | Key Benefit | Main Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Orders | Local groups with active sellers | No upfront cost, great for in-person participation | Requires order collection & distribution |
| Bulk Orders | Groups selling at events or businesses | Immediate sales, no order forms | Requires upfront investment |
| Online Link | Groups with broad networks | No handling or distribution, easy to share | Requires online promotion |
Start Your Coffee Fundraiser Today!
No matter which option you choose, coffee fundraising is an easy and effective way to raise money for your cause. If you’re ready to get started, contact us today or visit cheerfulbean.com to launch your coffee fundraiser!
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