Church Fundraising

While it may get old after a while, church fundraising can often be a blessing in disguise.  Sure, there is a ton of work involved in many activities, but think how you enjoy the fellowship with other members of the church!  After it’s all said and done, you probably really do enjoy it; wouldn’t you miss those bake sales held in the parking lot at your local supermarket?  Some would, some may not miss it so much because they are ready for a break from the planning and preparation involved.  There is one church fundraising solution that truly IS a blessing, and that is fundraising cards.

Now you may be asking “What?  How could any type of card possibly be a blessing?”  That’s fairly easy to explain, especially in light of the current economic conditions.  Church fundraising should be something you truly enjoy, something that makes you feel good about your efforts and what you are offering to others.  These particular cards offer incredible savings at merchants in your local area, so how many ways can you spread the blessings?  At least three that we can think of at the moment:

The customer gets to save money on ordinary products, food and services they would purchase whether they had the benefit of the card or not.  This means a great deal to many families who are currently struggling to pay the bills!  They pay $10 for the card, and get to save by using it over the next 12 months – imagine the savings!

Another way this church fundraising method may bless those in your community is by providing support and new business to your local merchants.  You know that when businesses dry up and close, it affects the entire community.  There are fewer jobs, hours get cut, and residents may end up moving away in order to find work.  Fundraising cards help drive new customers to the merchants listed on the card, which means an increase in profits – and hopefully a new customer for life.

The third blessing is that of your church and your need for funds for any project or cause you may be undertaking.  Very few church fundraising methods are as profitable and easy as discount cards; in fact, there may not be any activity or product that allows you to make such great profits with a minimum of effort.  Since the cards offer so much value to the customer, they practically sell themselves; after all, who doesn’t want to save money when times are tight?

Actually, there may be a fourth blessing here.  If you really enjoy all of those bake sales, yard sales, car washes, making cookbooks and other activities many churches participate in, why not add discount cards and add even more to the coffers?  They’re a great add-on item, no matter what type of activity you are involved in or what other products you sell.  Here’s a great idea; the next time the teens hold a car wash in the parking lot of a local merchant that sells burgers, shakes and the works, why not offer the cards at the time the customer makes payment?  They can enjoy their clean car, and walk right in to the establishment for great savings.

Church fundraising truly CAN be a blessing, in more ways than one – and discount cards help spread the blessings all over town!  Raise the funds you need easily, help residents of your town save money, and support your local economy by supporting the merchants.

Mark South
Easy Church Fundraising