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Don't Sleep on This: Your Complete Guide to Bed Sheet Fundraising

With 9 kids active between our two families, we've definitely done our fair share of fundraising and we know that it can be a daunting task, which is why we created a simple & amazing solution that we love & can’t wait to share it with you! Today, we're diving into an exciting, yet often overlooked avenue for fundraising: Bed sheets! Yes, you read that right. This article is your one-stop guide to bed sheet fundraising, a unique opportunity to raise funds for your organization while providing your supporters with a product they will genuinely love and use. I mean, who doesn’t love new bed sheets?!

 

 

Understanding Bed Sheet Fundraising

Bed sheet fundraising is exactly what it sounds like – selling high-quality bed sheets to raise funds for a particular cause or organization. It may seem unconventional, but it has a proven track record for delivering results. How, you ask? It's simple. Everyone uses bed sheets, making it a practical and attractive product for a wide range of potential supporters.

 

 

Step-by-Step Guide to Bed Sheet Fundraising with Sweet Sheets®

Planning Stage

The first step to a successful bed sheet fundraiser is having clear objectives. What do you hope to achieve? How much do you aim to raise? Once you've clarified your goals, the next step is to identify your target audience. Sweet Sheets® offers luxuriously soft bedding in a wide range of colors and sizes, appealing to a broad audience and complimenting any decor.

Deciding on the type of fundraiser is crucial too. Sweet Sheets® gives you flexibility with options such as Online, In-person, Event, or Catalog fundraisers. And don't worry about the fundraising timeline, most Sweet Sheets® fundraisers run for about a month but can be extended depending on your needs.

 

 

Organization Stage

Organizing a fundraiser doesn't have to be exhausting. Sweet Sheets® provides a calendar and checklist to keep you on track. You can use volunteers or employees to help plan out emails, reminders, and organize any orders. Once you register your fundraiser with Sweet Sheets® you'' receive a customized fundraiser website where you can direct sales so no cash has to be handled by your team at all! Customers can browse the. products and safely & securely check out online from the comfort of their own homes. Orders will then be shipped directly to your customers by our amazing warehouse team, so you don't have to worry about fulfillment either! This makes fundraising with Sweet Sheets® incredibly simple. We’ve really tried to think through every step so you don’t have to!

 

 

Promotion Stage

Promotion is key. Use social media, emails, texts – any platform that reaches your potential supporters. Sweet Sheets® even provides social media posts, email templates, and downloadable pamphlets for you to use.

 

 

Sales Stage

Once your fundraiser is live, track sales with the reports provided in your very own fundraiser back office by Sweet Sheets®. You can also motivate participants by incentivizing top sales. And the best part? Sweet Sheets® offers a simple and straightforward compensation. You will earn 20% of the product value (PV) of each product! To break this down a little, the most common size of bed sheets. sold is Queen, so for every Queen set that your organization sells, you'll earn $15.00 in commissions! With returns like this, it's easy to see how quickly sales can add up!

 

 

Post-Sales Stage

After your bed sheet fundraiser ends, don't forget to express your gratitude to everyone who participated. Let them know their contribution made an impact. Sweet Sheets® has even created a series of thank you emails just for this purpose & to make the whole process as simple as possible for you!

 

 

Overcoming Challenges

Bedsheet fundraising isn't without its challenges. Some people may be hesitant to buy bed sheets from a fundraiser due to concerns about quality. Rest assured, Sweet Sheets® are of high quality, luxuriously soft double brushed microfiber yarns comparable to the feel of 1800 thread count sheets. They are breathable, shrink-free, pill-free, and eco-friendly. In short, they're the perfect night's sleep.

 

 

Success Story

Still not convinced? Take a look at the testimonial from Karen in Alberta, “I was very impressed with the quality of product and it was very easy for the members of our volleyball team to sell. The sheets sold themselves. We had to do another campaign because previous customers wanted to order more. It was a very successful fundraiser and we will be partnering with Sweet Sheets® again in the future!”

 

 

Conclusion

Here's the bottom line: bed sheet fundraising is a unique, practical, and successful way to raise funds for your organization or cause. It's a win-win for everyone involved – your supporters get a fantastic product, and your organization gets the financial boost it needs. Sweet Sheets® makes the process simple and straightforward, ensuring your focus can remain on what your organization does best.

 

Additional Resources

If you're ready to jump into the world of bed sheet fundraising, register your fundraiser with Sweet Sheets® today. They're here to help you make fundraising simple, versatile, flexible and profitable. Happy Fundraising!

Don't sleep on this opportunity to make a difference with Sweet Sheets®!