What to Sell in a Fundraiser: 25 Successful Ideas

Not sure what to sell in a fundraiser? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got the top 5 categories of fundraising items sold through Cheddar Up since January 2021, and the 5 most-sold items in each.
Already know what to sell in a fundraiser and just need some help with the HOW? We’ve got you covered too! Check out this easy 4-step process and get pointers on how to make your store shine.

What to Sell in a Fundraiser: Top Categories

TOP FIVE

Spiritwear

1. Short-sleeve shirts

2. Hoodies

3. Sweatshirts

4. Long-sleeve shirts

5. Socks

TOP FIVE

Food Items

1. Pizza

2. Meals

3. Popcorn

4. Ice cream

5. Cookies

TOP FIVE

Plants and Flowers

1. Mums

2. Poinsettias

3. Geraniums & Petunias

4. Tomato plants

5. Holiday wreaths

TOP FIVE

Specialty Merchandise

1. Decals and stickers

2. Smencil (scented pencils)

3. Balloons

4. Water bottles

5. Lanyards

TOP FIVE

Keepsakes and Mementos

1. Grams (any occasion!)

2. Calendars

3. Holiday ornaments

4. Cookbooks

5. Blankets

AND JUST FOR FUN… FIVE THINGS WE’D TOTALLY BUY

These didn’t have the top quantities sold, but they did make us smile when we saw them.

1. Egg rolls

2. Pajama pants

3. Coffee

4. Pies

5. Arranged flower pots

In short, before you go

These top sellers on Cheddar Up are just a sampling of what we’ve seen to give you an idea of what to sell in a fundraiser. If you came up with an idea not listed here, we say go for it!

Set up your Cheddar Up storefront

Cheddar Up is your one stop shop- you can sell anything and host any other fundraiser you can dream up.

Collect for FREE

Whether you’re collecting dues and fees, fundraising, managing an event, creating a sign up, or selling something online or in-person, you can do it with a Cheddar Up collection.

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