Unlock More Donations with Simple Promotion, Incentives, and Clear Messaging
Looking for best nonprofit fundraising ideas that are simple to run and actually get results? A Midland Fundraising catalog fundraiser helps your nonprofit raise more with less stress—featuring popular, high-quality products supporters love to buy.
Great fundraising is all about engagement. With a catalog fundraiser, your donors aren’t just asked to give—they get to shop for tasty treats, useful gifts, and seasonal favorites while supporting your mission. It’s an easy way to increase participation, boost average order size, and keep momentum strong from kickoff to final order.
If you want a proven nonprofit fundraiser that’s easy to promote and easy for supporters to say “yes” to, a Midland Fundraising catalog fundraiser is a strong fit. Start today and turn everyday purchases into real impact for your organization.
Boost your nonprofit fundraiser with our Sweets and Treats Catalog—packed with gourmet chocolates, premium snacks, and crowd-pleasing goodies supporters love. It’s an easy, delicious way to drive sales and raise more.
Fundraise in style with our Totes Catalog—filled with practical, everyday tote bags supporters will actually use. It’s a great nonprofit fundraiser option that combines function, fashion, and strong sales.
Drive sales with our Popcorn & Peanuts Catalog—packed with savory popcorn blends and crunchy peanuts supporters love to snack on. It’s a simple, high-profit option for your next nonprofit fundraiser.
Bring warmth to your fundraiser with our Candle Catalog—featuring popular scented candles that supporters love for gifting and everyday home use. It’s a strong, high-profit option for nonprofit fundraising.
Celebrate autumn fundraising with our Fall Seasonal Catalog—packed with cozy apparel, festive fall décor, and seasonal treats supporters love. It’s a great way to boost nonprofit fundraising with fall-themed favorites.
Kick off spring fundraising with our Spring Seasonal Catalog—featuring bright seasonal gifts and outdoor essentials supporters love. It’s an easy way to refresh your nonprofit fundraiser and boost participation.
Drive big results with our Cookie Dough Catalog—packed with delicious cookie dough flavors supporters love to bake at home. It’s an easy, high-profit fundraiser that helps your nonprofit raise more while spreading a little sweetness.
Treat supporters to something they’ll love with our Popcorn & Chocolates Catalog—featuring gourmet popcorn flavors and premium chocolates. It’s a crowd-pleasing, high-profit option for your next nonprofit fundraiser.
A Donation Drive Fundraiser is one of the simplest and most profitable nonprofit fundraising ideas because it focuses on direct giving—no products, no inventory, and minimal overhead. Supporters reach out to family, friends, and local businesses to request donations for specific needs like operating costs, program funding, or community outreach. Since there’s nothing to deliver, most of the money raised goes straight to your mission.
Popular formats include a “Name Your Price” donation drive (give any amount) and a “Sponsor a Program” campaign where donors fund a specific initiative. These campaigns can raise significant support while strengthening community relationships and encouraging repeat giving.
Direct Sale Fundraisers are a simple, high-profit way to boost nonprofit fundraising by selling popular grab-and-go items to family, friends, and local businesses. Great sellers include $1 Hot Pops Lollipops, $1 Chocolate-Covered Fortune Cookies, and $2 Holiday Smencils. With strong margins (often up to 45% profit per item), direct sales can quickly support operating costs, program funding, and community outreach—while keeping your community involved and invested in your mission.
Successful nonprofit fundraising starts with a clear plan. This quick guide walks you through the steps to run a smoother, more profitable fundraiser—from choosing the right fundraiser and setting a realistic goal to using seller kits, promoting to supporters, and boosting results with online sales tools. Whether you’re launching your first campaign or improving an existing one, these simple strategies help you increase participation, stay organized, and raise more for your cause.
Choose a nonprofit fundraising program that matches your organization’s goals and community, so your fundraiser is simple to run, easy to promote, and built for strong results.
Kick off your nonprofit fundraiser by handing out seller kits with everything participants need—key dates, instructions, and simple selling tips to help drive results.
Let supporters choose what’s easiest: sell online with a personalized fundraising store or use traditional paper order forms—either way, it’s simple and stress-free.
Increase online fundraising sales by helping sellers stay organized and share their link consistently. A simple social media plan—posts, texts, and emails—builds buzz and drives orders.
Make fulfillment easy: online orders can ship directly to customers, while paper orders are delivered in one bulk shipment to your chosen pickup location after the fundraiser.
Stay organized as orders arrive by packing, labeling, and grouping items by seller (or customer). Use clearly marked boxes so pickup is fast, simple, and stress-free.
Ready to level up your nonprofit fundraiser? Midland Fundraising offers 9 specialized catalogs packed with 800+ products that supporters actually want to buy. Choose the format that works best for your group—online fundraising, in-person sales, or a mix of both. With flexible options and an organized process from start to finish, it’s easier to run a smooth fundraiser and reach (or exceed) your fundraising goal.
Boost nonprofit fundraiser profits with tools built for modern fundraising—easy online ordering, simple social sharing, and personalized pop-up stores created during seller registration. Everything is designed to help you raise more while keeping the process smooth for organizers and stress-free for participants.
Start your nonprofit fundraiser with no upfront costs and free promotional materials to help you sell more. Get customized banners, flyers, and ready-to-share digital graphics to attract supporters and drive donations through purchases.
Skip the busywork. Your catalogs and custom parent letters arrive collated and ready to hand out, and seller orders come packed and sorted to make distribution fast and stress-free from start to finish.
Use our custom reporting tools to track your nonprofit fundraiser in real time—profits, seller sales, and overall performance. These insights make it easy to spot what’s working, motivate participants, and optimize your fundraising strategy.
Boost participation with our free fundraising incentive programs. Parents can earn holiday wrap rewards for hitting sales milestones, kids stay motivated with customizable prize options, and teachers/coordinators get special incentives to recognize their hard work and support.
Make your nonprofit fundraiser easier with simple online ordering. Supporters can buy in minutes, and orders ship directly to them—so friends and family from out of town or out of state can participate, too.
Parents can make a big difference in nonprofit fundraising. When families are involved, participation rises, sales increase, and it’s easier to hit your goal. Use the tips below to encourage parents to jump in, share the fundraiser, and keep momentum going.
Start with a simple message: what the fundraiser supports, the goal, and how purchases help. Then keep parents in the loop using email, newsletters, and social media.
For example, send one kickoff email with the purpose, key dates, and how to order/share. Follow up with quick weekly updates on progress and milestones to keep excitement high and participation steady.
Parents participate more when fundraising feels simple. Offer online ordering, digital payments, and an easy registration process so they can support your nonprofit fundraiser in minutes.
For example, give each parent a personalized online store link to share, shop, and track progress. Add flexible delivery options—like direct-to-customer shipping or a scheduled pickup—to fit busy schedules.
Parents are more likely to help when you ask in a way that fits them. Send quick, personal messages that show how their support makes an impact—and offer a specific way they can contribute.
For example, ask marketing-savvy parents to share posts or help spread the fundraiser link. If someone loves baking, invite them to run a small add-on event like a bake sale or recipe share to boost your nonprofit fundraising results.
Thank parents often and publicly—recognition keeps participation strong. A quick thank-you message, shoutout, or small reward goes a long way during a nonprofit fundraiser.
Send thank-you notes, highlight volunteers in emails or social posts, and recognize top sellers or helpers each week. If your budget allows, offer simple tokens like gift cards or certificates to keep morale high and motivate others to join in.
Incentives help parents stay motivated and keep your nonprofit fundraiser moving. Offer simple rewards for hitting milestones—like gift cards, event tickets, discounts from local businesses, or fun experiences.
For example, give a prize to the top seller, run a raffle for families who reach a goal, or offer bonus entries for sharing their online store link. Friendly competition plus clear milestones = more participation and better results.
Keep parents engaged by sharing quick progress updates and real impact. When families can see the goal getting closer, they’re more likely to keep sharing and selling.
For example, post milestone updates, a short beneficiary story, or a simple “what this funds” reminder. Use photos, short videos, or a quick graphic to make updates easy to read and easy to share.
When you keep parents informed, make it easy to participate, and show appreciation, engagement goes up—and so do results. The more valued parents feel, the more likely they are to share, sell, and support your nonprofit fundraiser through the finish line.
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