Why Spendkick Is the Best Product Fundraiser for Your Group
Product fundraisers are popular for a reason: people like getting something for their support. But the classic versions come with real costs. Volunteers spend weekends sorting boxes, families get stuck with unsold inventory, and supporters end up buying things they don't really want.
Spendkick keeps what works about product fundraising and removes what doesn't. Here's how it stacks up.
1. No inventory, no up-front cost
Many product fundraisers require groups to order stock in advance, or to commit to minimums. If sales are slow, the group carries the risk. With Spendkick there's nothing to buy and nothing to store. Your group signs up for free, and every product is shipped by the brand only after a supporter orders it.
2. No collecting cash, no delivering boxes
Order forms, envelopes of cash, chasing payments, sorting deliveries by family: it's the hidden work of traditional fundraisers. On Spendkick, supporters pay online at checkout and each brand ships directly to the supporter's door, with tracking. Your volunteers share a link. That's it.
3. Products people are happy to buy
A fundraiser works best when supporters genuinely want what they're buying. Spendkick features hand-picked brands across everyday favourites, gifts and treats. That means more people say yes, they spend more, and they come back for the next campaign.
4. Your whole network can take part
Door-to-door and in-person sales are limited to the people you can physically reach. With Spendkick, anyone in the USA or Canada with your link can shop, from grandparents to former teammates, and brands ship within each country with shipping already included in the price.
5. Transparent cash back
Every product on Spendkick shows its cash-back percentage, so supporters know exactly how much goes to your group. The rate is locked in when an order is placed, and you can watch your total grow on our Funds Raised by Group leaderboard.
6. A short, focused campaign
Spendkick campaigns run for 14 days. A clear start and finish creates urgency, keeps your families energized and avoids the fundraiser that drags on all season. When it ends, Spendkick works out your group's total and pays it by PayPal.
How Spendkick compares
| Spendkick | Chocolate bars / cookie dough | Catalogue sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost or minimums | None | Often | Sometimes |
| Inventory to store | None | Yes | Delivery day |
| Handling cash | No, paid online | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery by volunteers | No, brands ship direct | Yes | Yes |
| Supporters outside your town | Yes, USA and Canada | Rarely | Rarely |
| Cash back shown on every product | Yes | No | No |
The bottom line
The best fundraiser is the one your families will actually run and your supporters will actually enjoy. Spendkick makes it easy for both. Start your group's fundraiser today, or download the free Ultimate Product Fundraising Toolkit to plan it step by step.