A holiday wreath fundraiser is a festive, low-risk way for schools, PTAs, sports teams, and nonprofits to raise money during the winter season. With a little planning and the right online fundraising platform, you can turn a wreath sale into a joyful, community-powered fundraising success.
This guide covers the full Christmas wreath sale, from picking products and a supplier to running pickup day, plus how to add Christmas trees to the same sale without setting up a tree lot.
Ready to set things up now? Start with the holiday wreath fundraiser template and add your own products and prices.
Holiday wreath fundraising ideas to include in your sale
The best holiday wreath fundraising ideas give supporters a few clear choices at different price points. A classic wreath covers most buyers, and one or two upgraded options bring in larger orders from those who want a more elaborate wreath.
- Classic evergreen wreaths. A fresh fir or pine wreath with a simple bow is what most people come for. Offer two sizes so buyers can grab one for the front door and a smaller one for a window or gate.
- Decorated wreaths. Add pinecones and berries, or go modern with eucalyptus and gold accents. Price these higher and post a clear photo, since the look is what sells them.
- Garland and swags. Garland for a mantel or stair railing pairs well with a wreath and raises the total per order. Swags are a good fit for doors that can’t hold a full wreath.
- DIY wreath kits. A plain wreath plus a bag of ribbon and decorative picks lets families make their own. Kits also work as a class or troop activity before pickup day.
Small extras add up at checkout too. Wreath hangers and battery-powered lights are easy to stock next to the wreaths. Ornaments make a natural add-on as well, and our Christmas ornament fundraiser guide has more ideas.
Christmas trees are the biggest add-on of all, and they fit into the same sale more easily than most groups expect.
Add Christmas trees to your wreath sale
You can sell Christmas trees and wreaths in the same fundraiser. Put both on one order form so supporters can order everything at once, and your team keeps one list instead of two.
- Offer each tree size as its own choice. Give buyers a short menu, such as a 6- to 7-foot Fraser fir and a smaller tabletop tree. Separate choices keep your counts clean when it’s time to place the supplier order.
- Tell buyers how to get their tree home Ask your supplier if trees come netted, and remind buyers to bring a vehicle with room for a tree. A short note on the order form saves questions on pickup day.
- Pick a pickup spot that fits trees. Trees take more room and more hands than wreaths. A parking lot or church driveway where cars can pull up and load works better than a school lobby.
Groups sell Christmas trees two ways, and both work. A tree lot brings in walk-up buyers all season and can become a tradition your community looks forward to each year. It takes more upfront planning, since you buy trees before the season and staff the lot for several weeks.
A pre-order sale is a lighter lift: you buy only the trees people have paid for and hand them out on one day. A lot is a good fit for groups with donated space and a big volunteer team. Groups that want to start small can begin with pre-orders and grow from there.
Planning more than one sale this season? Our Christmas fundraising ideas cover other easy options to pair with your wreaths.
How to take wreath and tree orders online
The easiest way to take wreath and tree orders online is with a single order page where supporters choose what they want and pay at checkout. On Cheddar Up, that page is called a collection. Start with the holiday wreath fundraiser template, and you’ll have one ready to edit in a few minutes.
Open the template.
It’s already set up for a wreath sale, so you only need to swap in your own photos and prices.
Add each product as an item.
An item is anything supporters can buy. Add your wreaths and garland, then add one item for each tree size or variety.
Add your pickup details.
Put the pickup date and location in the collection description so buyers see it before they order. On each tree item, add a quick reminder to bring a vehicle with room for a tree.
Ask for anything else you need.
A checkout question can collect a delivery address or the name of the student or scout each order supports.
Share your link.
Supporters pay by card or digital wallet without creating an account or downloading an app. Processing fees go to buyers by default, and every order lands in your report automatically.
Did you know?
One church group raised over $65,000 through their holiday wreath fundraiser on Cheddar Up. Now, that’s a lot of green!
If you want students or scouts to sell to their own friends and family, try the peer-to-peer wreath sale template. Each seller gets a personal page linked to your main sale, and you can see how much each one brought in. Learn more about how peer-to-peer fundraising works.
Promote your wreath sale
- Share one link everywhere. Post your order link in newsletters and group texts, and pin it to your group’s social pages. One link means every order lands in the same place.
- Print a QR code. Add a QR code to flyers and bulletin inserts so people can scan and order on the spot. Car line signs and church lobby tables are good places for it too.
- Show what buyers get. Use your supplier’s photos or pictures from last year’s sale, ideally of a wreath hanging on a real front door. Include size and price in the caption so nobody has to ask.
- Count down to the deadline. Send a reminder a week before orders close and again the day before. A quick “two days left” post nudges the people who meant to order and forgot.
Volunteers for prep and pickup day
Your wreath sale needs the most help in the day or two around pickup. Create a volunteer sign up with time slots for each job so families can claim a shift right from their phones.
- Prep. Before pickup, volunteers match each order to a name and tag every wreath and tree. Doing this the day before keeps the line moving.
- Check-in. One or two people at a table look up each buyer’s order and point them to the right spot. Pull up your order report on a phone or print it so lookups go fast.
- Tree loading. Trees are heavy and awkward to carry, so schedule a few volunteers whose only job is getting them into cars.
- Walk-up sales Order a few extra wreaths and assign a volunteer to handle in-person sales on pickup day. Neighbors who missed the order window can still buy one.
Hot cocoa and holiday music make pickup feel like an event, and they give families a reason to stick around and chat.
Sample holiday wreath fundraiser timeline
A wreath sale takes about eight to ten weeks from first plan to pickup day. Work backward from your supplier’s order deadline, since that one date sets everything else. This timeline assumes an early December pickup.
- Early October: Choose your supplier and lock in your pickup date.
- Late October: Set up your collection and volunteer sign up.
- Early to mid November: Take orders for three to four weeks.
- Late November: Close orders and place your bulk order with the supplier.
- Early December: Hand out wreaths and trees on pickup day.
After pick up, send supporters a thank-you note that shares how much you raised and what it will fund. People who see where their money went are more likely to order again next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a wreath fundraiser work?
A wreath fundraiser is a pre-order sale. Your group takes orders and payments for a few weeks, places one bulk order with a supplier, and hands out the wreaths on pickup day. Your profit is the difference between your sale price and what the supplier charges.
What are good Christmas wreath fundraising ideas?
Start with a classic evergreen wreath in two sizes, then add upgrades like decorated wreaths and garland. Add-ons such as ornaments or Christmas trees give supporters more options in the same order.
Can you sell wreaths and Christmas trees in the same fundraiser?
Yes. Put both on one order form with each tree size as its own option, and hand everything out on the same pickup day. Pick a pickup spot with room for cars to load trees.
How do schools run a wreath fundraiser?
A school wreath sale works like any pre-order sale, with the PTA or PTO managing orders and families sharing the link with friends and relatives. For more seasonal options, see our list of holiday fundraisers for schools.
Where do groups buy wreaths for a fundraiser?
Wholesale greenery suppliers and local tree farms are common sources. Before you commit, ask about minimum orders and the final order deadline.
How do you take wreath orders online?
Create one online order page with each wreath and tree as its own option, then share the link with supporters. On Cheddar Up, the holiday wreath fundraiser template gives you a ready-made page to edit, and buyers can pay without creating an account.
Before You Go
A Christmas wreath fundraiser gives supporters something they were already planning to buy, and every order helps your group. With Cheddar Up, orders and payments stay in one place, and you can reuse the same collection when wreath season comes back next year.
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