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Some non-profits own stores, produce products, or provide services that can represent a substantial income stream. The Girl Scouts is one obvious example with its annual sale of Girl Scout cookies, and Goodwill Industries is probably the largest nonprofit retailer. But other organizations sell logo-branded merchandise (an example is the American Legacy Foundation's Sunburst jewelry collection) or specialized services.

 

from about.com (09/08)


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Product fundraising seems simple on the surface. Your organization sells a product such as candy, magazines, or Christmas gift wrap, and keeps a portion of ...

 

Findings


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  • Be sure that product fundraising is compatible with your organization's mission. Product sales seem to go well with youth organizations but not so well
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Where to start

 

Of all the People & Organizations involved with Fundraising- Sales of Products and Services, who knows most? What are the best contacts for people just starting out on this topic?

 

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People & Organizations

 

Here are all the People & Organizations working on Fundraising- Sales of Products and Services:

 

 

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Supporting Foundations and Affinity Groups

 

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How to Do Product Fundraising Right FAQs About Product Fundraising & Finding Fundraising Products By Joanne Fritz, About.com http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/a/fundproduct.htm ...