How It Works
Fundraising doesn't have to be complicated - and we're on a mission to help groups like yours raise money for worthy causes with our simple fundraising programs.
Experience the simplicity of raising money with us.
1. Sign up for your fundraiser
To get started, simply sign up for one of our simple fundraising programs online. Once we confirm the details of your fundraiser we'll mail your order forms and set up your online store.
Our fundraisers typically run for two weeks and you will earn up to 42% profit on every item sold. For answers to common fundraising questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Don't forget to ask about setting up your online store!
Sign Up2. Start Selling
Your sellers can use traditional paper order forms and/or your online store to collect orders.
With one click you can email each seller a link to their personal online store. Your sellers can then share their link with family and friends, so supporters can order and pay online. (No special codes or passwords to remember!)
Keep in mind all products will be personally delivered by the sellers.
Remember to set a goal - our research shows that groups who set a goal raise more money!
Online Store Demo
3. Collect money and order forms
Together, we'll select a date for your sellers to return their paper order forms and the money they've collected. This will be the final day of your fundraiser.
Sellers should collect money from their supporters while they are selling. Don't wait until the product is delivered to collect money from supporters.
All online orders will already be accounted for, so there's no money to collect for online orders!
Frequently Asked Questions4. Submit your results online
Once your fundraiser is complete, you will enter the orders from your paper order forms into our easy-to-use online portal. All online orders will already be shown.
We'll email you a link to the portal at the beginning of your fundraiser.
Pro tip: Start entering your orders as the order forms are turned in. This will help save some time at the end of the fundraiser.
If there are other people helping coordinate your fundraiser, everyone will have access to the portal and can enter orders simultaneously.
Sign Up5. Prepare for delivery
Prior to your delivery we'll send you an email reminding you of the delivery details. We'll also send you an invoice due at delivery. Please bring a check for the full invoice amount.
Your products will arrive pre-sorted for each seller. Please have a few volunteers, tables, and the order forms ready when we arrive to help speed up the process.
Keep in mind our products are frozen, so it's important that all products are picked up promptly and placed in a freezer.
Sign UpHere’s what our customers are saying…
Business owners Roger and Julie Krug of Hometown Pastries are excellent people to do business with when it comes to our fundraising needs. We have been doing business with them since 2014, and every year we return to them for our Fall Fundraiser. Over the last five years, our band has profited $25,799.15. As long as I am involved with the band fundraisers, we will continue to give our business to Hometown Pastries.
High School Band Parent and Fundraising Chair
THANK YOU so much for an awesome fundraiser. I honestly did not think the district was going to let us pull this one off. Thanks for being understanding and so patient with us. The pick up day could not have gone any better. You and your staff were AMAZING, and we got nothing but positive responses from parents. You went above and beyond, and we thank you. That is one of the many reasons we love doing business with you guys every year.
Middle School Band Director
I had never tried a Butter Braid® pastry before, and they are amazing! Thank you again for your wonderful support during our fundraiser!
Middle School Secretary
This is the best fundraiser by far! It is an easy sell as everyone loves Butter Braid [pastries]. They keep for a long time in the freezer and taste delicious! The process is very easy and the company is a pleasure to work with. They are always there with prompt responses to any questions that arise and keep in contact with reminders! Thanks Again!
Group Leader