Fundraising Doesnβt Have to Be This Complicated
Explore a simple marketplace of proven fundraising platforms and products designed to help schools raise more, faster.
If youβve ever organized a school fundraiser, you know how overwhelming the process can feel.
There are dozens of platforms, hundreds of ideas, and a constant stream of emails pitching new programs. Most of them promise ease and high profitsβbut few actually deliver a streamlined experience that works for real school communities.
Thatβs where the Fundraising Marketplace comes in.
Weβve curated a lineup of fundraising platforms, products, and ideasβall backed by decades of success in helping schools, teams, and non-profits raise real money. Whether youβre a parent leading a PTA project or a coach looking for fast funding, this page is built to simplify your options and maximize your impact.
What Is the Fundraising Marketplace?
The Fundraising Marketplace is a central hub connecting you with trusted, high-performing fundraising programsβall part of the Fundraising.com ecosystem.
Each brand youβll find here has been selected for one reason: it consistently helps people raise money. From product-based favorites like Katydids chocolate and cookie dough to more interactive solutions like scratch cards, these platforms are ready-made for schools, youth sports, churches, and community groups.
No more Googling βfundraising ideasβ and guessing which one might work. Weβve done the legwork. You pick the program, and weβll help you run it from start to finish.
Why This Marketplace Exists
Too many choices? We hear you.
Most fundraising organizers arenβt experts in marketing or logistics. Theyβre parents, teachers, or volunteers with limited time and resources. When youβre staring at 20 different βbest fundraising platformsβ articles, analysis paralysis is inevitable.
This marketplace takes away that stress by presenting curated, proven platforms. You donβt need to sort through dozens of sales pitchesβweβve already selected the ones that deliver.
Online platforms arenβt for everyone
Sure, other digital donation-based sites have their place. But many communities still rely on product fundraisingβand for good reason. People like getting something in return for their support. Whether itβs chocolate bars or scented pens, physical products often outperform digital-only campaigns when it comes to driving participation and repeat success.
This is the only marketplace focused specifically on product-based fundraising platforms, tailored to real-world groups who need real-world results.
Explore Our Fundraising Brands
EZFund.com
One of the most trusted names in product fundraising. Offers a wide selection of high-margin fundraising products like cookie dough, candles, popcorn, and Smencils. Ideal for schools and youth groups seeking hassle-free execution with strong support.
MyKatydids.com
Specializes in the iconic Katydids gourmet chocolates. Loved by schools for over 25 years, these fundraising tins and bars are a proven crowd-pleaserβespecially around the holidays.
KatydidsChocolateBars.com
A streamlined site focused entirely on selling Katydids chocolate bars. Great for fast-start fundraisers or schools wanting a single-product, easy-to-promote campaign.
ScratchCard.com
Home of the interactive Scratch & Help program. Participants scratch cards to reveal donation amounts and receive a free coupon sheet in return. Highly engaging and designed for rapid fundraising with very high margins.
BestSchoolFundraisingIdeas.com
A curated resource of tested and reviewed fundraising programs that work specifically for schools. Helps organizers find what fits their community and timeline without wading through generic advice.
KathrynBeich.com
A legacy brand in the fundraising space, Kathryn Beich offers a premium selection of traditional products with a reputation for quality and reliability. Perfect for groups looking to build trust with supporters.
LeveeDeFonds.com
French-language portal serving Canadian fundraisers, with options tailored to schools and non-profits in bilingual regions. Offers product bundles and ordering support en franΓ§ais.
What Makes Product-Based Fundraising So Effective?
Unlike passive donation pages, product-based fundraisers engage your supporters with something tangible. Whether itβs popcorn, chocolate, or scratch cards, these products serve as both incentive and reward. That drives participationβand results.
Key benefits include:
- High profit margins (up to 90% in some programs)
- Immediate value for donors
- Strong repeat participation year after year
- Easy to distribute in person or ship directly to supporters
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For many schools and community groups, these fundraisers become annual traditions.
Success You Can See
Over 25 years of trusted service
Millions raised for schools, churches, and youth groups
Thousands of organizers supported annually across North America
Donβt just take our word for it. Hereβs what real fundraising leaders have to say:
βWe raised $12,000 from one cookie dough saleβour original goal was $7,000. Parents loved it, and weβre doing it again next year.β
β Casey, Elementary School, California
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βThirty choir members raised over $5,000 in two weeks. We sold everything and had more demand after the sale ended.β
β Mark, South Jersey Mass Choir, NJ
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βAll I had to do was print the forms. The scratch cards did the rest. We raised money fast and kept it simple.β
β Jill, Youth Soccer League, Ontario
Start Your Fundraiser Today
Whether you’re planning a school-wide campaign or a quick fundraiser for a team trip, the Fundraising Marketplace gives you everything you need to start strong and finish with results.
Ready to get started?
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