How to Choose a Good Cookie Dough Fundraising Company

Selling cookie dough is a good way to raise money for your project, group or organization. If you've never organized a fundraiser, it can be overwhelming to find and choose a company to work with. It's important to maximize sales and profits so that the time spent selling isn't wasted effort. Do some research before making your final choice so you can be confident that you've selected the best program for your group.

Instructions

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      Compare the profit margin offered by the cookie dough company. Some companies offer a tiered profit margin, but you need to be realistic about how hard you will have to work to reach the higher levels. It may be a wiser choice to look for a flat-rate profit around 40 percent.

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      Check the selling price of the dough before deciding. If the price is too high, it can be difficult to sell the dough. Look for a company that offers a reasonable price, around $12 to $13 a tub.

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      Look for a company that offers a prize program to help motivate the children. Some companies give a small prize for selling even one tub of dough so all of the kids can feel proud of their accomplishment.

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      Evaluate the shipping rates before making a final decision. The delivery costs can add up quickly and eat into the profit margin. You may have to ask the company specifically about this information since not all of the programs offer the information up front.

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      Consider the number of options for buyers to choose from. Look for a company that offers at least six varieties of dough. Some buyers will choose more than one flavor if presented with several tempting options.