Harmison's Hometown Fundraising: 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016

The Value in Product Fundraising

Whether it's to pay for new equipment or educational trips, schools and youth groups participate in a variety of fundraisers. Each year those organizations raise nearly $2 billion through the sales of popular products. There are a number of fundraising options, from bake sales to car washes; however, product sales, like those through Harmison's Hometown Fundraising, are consistently the most effective approach.

Product Fundraising

According to a survey from the Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers (AFRDS), nearly $1.4 billion worth of field trips, athletic team uniforms, computer labs, playground equipment and other youth products, programs and services are made possible each year through product fundraising programs. While it depends on the size of your school or organization, the average product fundraiser generates more than $3,100 for schools. Research has also shown that 75% of Americans purchase fundraising products. In addition, 8 out of 10 parents purchase fundraising products. People already want to show their support for their sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren, but with product fundraising, they get something out of it too!

School Fundraisers

Most people agree that product fundraising is an important resource for students. A study by the National Association of Elementary School Principals showed that 94 % of schools relied on fundraisers to supplement the school's budget. Without those extra funds, students would struggle to go on educational trips and compete in competitions. Not only is the money raised important, but fundraising offers an experience that builds self-esteem, provides community service, and promotes school, organization and community spirit.

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising

Schools and organizations can choose from hundreds of fundraising products and programs to maximize their financial return and minimize the time investment for advisors. When it comes to quality fundraising products, look no further than our Midwest fundraising company. Choose products from a variety of catalogs, offering everything from pizzas and cookie dough to gift items. When you choose Harmison's Hometown Fundraising, your customers will receive quality products and will not feel as if they simply donated to the organization while accepting a small, overly priced item. Our goal is to help your organization raise the necessary funds to meet your goals, while offering you the kind of Hometown customer service and personal touch you deserve!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Harmison's H.O.P.E. Program

For when you can't or don't want to have students sell door-to-door, there's H.O.P.E.

Harmison's brand new H.O.P.E. Program is a new, quick and easy fundraiser at 70% profit! It's the BEST WAY for leagues, teams or groups (of any sports, ensemble of event) to raise the most money with the least effort by players, participants, parents and coordinators. We can have you up and running in minutes!

Harmison's Online Pledge Events

Our mission is to help you raise more money while simplifying your life. Schools, sports teams, church groups and other groups use H.O.P.E. to manage their walk-a-thons, hit-a-thons, bike-a-thons and other "thons" to more than double their results, while virtually eliminating the related administrative burden. Groups not only use this to raise funds, but also to strengthen their skills.

It's Easy at 1, 2, 3!

Whether it's a hit-a-thon, play-a-thon, read-a-thon, spell-a-thon, walk-a-thon, etc., there are infinite possibilities! Here's how incredibly easy it is:

Participants ask friends and family for per hit or simple flat donations on their own pledge page. There's no going door-to-door, and donors may donate using their credit card via a simple and secure transaction.
You hold the event...easy as batting practice. Each player would get 10 balls to hit.
Afterwards, results are entered and we send you a check within a week!

You also get:

Free Setup
Free service from a dedicated success manager
Free tracking of cash/check donations

Call us now at 800-810-0699 to get your FREE demo site set up! Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is here for all your fundraising needs. We help a variety of different school groups, sports teams and other organizations across the entire country raise money needed for equipment, activities, trips and more!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Pizzazz Frozen Foods Fundraising Items

In our Pizzazz catalog, you'll find everything from Hansen's Pizza, French Bread Pizza, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Soups, Cookie Dough, Desserts and more. Hansen's has been making pizzas since 1912 and every pizza is born from a family and baked from tradition. This catalog of frozen foods is truly a very tasty way to raise funds for your group!

Nothing Says Tradition Like Hansen's Pizza

For more than 104 years, Hansen's has built its rich history upon the strength of Wisconsin's dairy industry. From their beginnings in 1912 on a 10-acre farm specializing in the door-to-door delivery of fresh milk to homes, to their first stores featuring homemade ice creams & dairy products, to delicious custom recipe pizzas made only from the freshest ingredients available, Hansen's means quality. While their logo may have changed over the years, their history and tradition is baked into every bite. Now available exclusively through Fundraising, we invite you to taste the tradition of Hansen's. From the classic Hansen's thin crust flavors you know and love, to our specialty and new premium Pep's Brewhaus Original's, every pizza they make is born from family and baked from tradition - from their family to yours!

Pep's Brewhaus Original

A legend, Pep's Brewhaus Original is the next step forward in the evolution of pizza. Inspired by award-winning microbrews and restaurants across the country, Pep's Brewhaus Original combines newly handcrafter recipes, exceptional ingredients and BIG taste with even BIGGER toppings to deliver a heavy, thick and delicious brewhaus-style pizza experience directly from your oven to your table.

Pizzazz Catalog

The 33 item brochure offers most selections within the $10-$16 price range. Take a look at these delicious selections below:

Thin Crust Classics -

Hansen's Signature 12" Pepperoni Pizza
Hansen's Signature 12" Sausage Pizza
Hansen's Signature 12" Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza
Hansen's Signature 12" Three Cheese Pizza

SPECIAL OFFER: Buy any 3 pizzas & get a pizza crisper pan for only $10!
Thin Crust Specialty -

Hansen's Signature 12" Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Hansen's Signature 12" Mega Deluxe Pizza (Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Peppers and Onions
Hansen's Signature 12" Breakfast Pizza w/ Sausage, Bacon & Eggs
Hansen's Signature Pizza Fries

Pep's Pepperoni & Sausage French Bread 6-pack
Pep's Pepperoni French Bread 6-pack
Hansen's Cheese & Garlic Bread 4-pack
Hansen's 5 - 5" Pizza Variety Pack (2 Pepperoni, 2 Three Cheese and 1 Supreme Individually Wrapped Mini Deep Dish Pizzas)
Pep's Brehaus Original -

Pep's Brewhaus Original 12" Brawlin' Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pep's Brewhaus Original 12" 5 Meat Mash Pizza

Delicious Sides -

Cheese Nuggets
Jalapeno Cheese Bites
Baked Potato Soup
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Sweet Temptation -

Pumpkin Roll
Cheesecake Variety Pack
Classic Pound Cake
Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Cookie Jar - Pre-Portioned Packs

Chocolate Lovers Variety Pack (10 Chocolate Chip, 10 Triple Chocolate Brownie, 10 M&M, 10 Heath)
Cookie Lovers Variety Pack (10 Peanut Butter, 10 Sugar, 10 Chocolate Chip, 10 Oatmeal Raisin)
Nut Lovers Variety Pack (10 Chocolate Chip Pecan, 10 White Chocolate Macadamia, 10 Pecan Coconut, 10 Peanut Butter Cup)
40 Classic Chocolate Chip
40 White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
40 Peanut Butter with Peanut Butter Cups
24 Caramel Pecan Cinnamon with cream cheese icing
40 TRIPLE Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate Chip incrEDIBLE Dough (6 - 3 oz. cups)
Peanut Butter Cup incrEDIBLE Dough (6 - 3 oz. cups)

From this amazing pizza catalog to our cheese and sausage favorites, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers great quality products that your supporters will be excited about! To choose a catalog (or two) and start raising money for your organization today, give us a call at 800-810-0699. Our Midwest fundraising company is here for all your fundraising needs, from Missouri to anywhere in the country!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

4 Money Handling Tips for Your Fundraiser

If you're needing extra cash for your organization, a fundraiser is a great way to come up with it. Once you've decided what you're going to sell, you need to figure out how you're going to do it. Many Missouri fundraising companies will offer order forms to take orders on. In addition to how you'll take orders, you'll want to develop a money handling strategy. In today's blog, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers a few tips for handling money during your next fundraiser.

1. Appoint One Person to Be Collector.

For most school organization fundraisers, the teacher or advisor in charge would be the person to collect the money from the students. For other organizations, its important that you appoint someone to collect the money from everyone selling. Make a plan on how and when to get the money to this designated person. Depending on how long your fundraiser will last, you may want to have each person turn their money in at the end of each week. You don't want a bunch of people walking around with large amounts of money they've collected.You want to do whatever you can to minimize the risk of losing any of that money.

2. Create a Paper Trail.

You want to have a system in place for how many sales you've made. That way, at the end of the sale you can match those sales to the amount of cash you have collected. Many of the order forms provided by your fundraising company have a place for you to write the total and mark whether or not the person has paid yet. In addition, you might consider getting receipt books for everyone. Some customers paying in cash may want a receipt for the transaction, and that also gives you another way to double check your sales numbers and make sure everything matches up.

3. Deposit Money in a Timely Manner.

As mentioned above, you don't want anyone walking around with a large sum of money in their purse or backpack. If you have a plan for getting the money to an appointed "collector," that person can then take the money collected to the bank. If your organization doesn't have a bank account, be sure that the collector has a safe place to keep the money from your fundraiser, or consider opening an account. Depending on the length of your fundraiser, it might be wise to make multiple deposits throughout that time.

4. Keep It Simple.

One of the most important things to remember about handling money during a fundraiser is to keep it simple. Limiting the number of people that have their hands on the cash is the best way to reduce the likelihood of error. Make sure that people selling take the money straight to the collector. You don't want to give money to your friend to take to the collector; if there is a discrepancy in the sales numbers and the amount of money, you won't know who is short.

For all your fundraising needs, you can trust Harmison's Hometown Fundraising! We offer a variety of catalogs, featuring products your customers are going to love. When it comes time for your organization to hold a fundraiser, make sure you have a money strategy in place. Depending on the fundraiser, sometimes money needs to be collected at the time of purchase and other times, it should be collected upon delivery. Make sure everyone in your organization knows how the money collecting is going to work. Happy Fundraising!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Association of Fund-Raising Distributors & Suppliers

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is a member of the Association of Fund-Raising Distributors & Suppliers (AFRDS). The association formed in order to unify, promote and safeguard the fundraising industry. In today's blog, we discuss what AFRDS is all about!

About AFRDS

The Association of Fund-Raising Distributors & Suppliers (AFRDS) is an international association devoted exclusively to the product fundraising industry. AFRDS is dedicated to promoting professionalism and integrity in product fundraising. Members ascribe to an industry Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice. Members also participate annually in AFRDS workshops and seminars to stay current on the latest products, programs, innovations and techniques.

AFRDS Members

Members of the association manufacture, supply and/or distribute products that are re-sold by not-for-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Here's a look at the different types of members in the association:

Distributors
Companies that market and distribute products to not-for-profit organizations which re-sell the products for fundraising purposes are considered distributors.

Suppliers
Companies that produce, manufacture, import, broker or otherwise supply products or services for sale on a wholesale basis to distributors in the industry are considered suppliers.

Affiliates
Companies that provide ancillary services to the industry, such as consultants, graphic artists, printers and publishers are considered affiliates.

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising

As a member of the association, our Midwest fundraising company is dedicated to the same professionalism and integrity in everything that we do. Our main goal is to provide not-for-profit organizations quality products at a fair price, while offering the kind of hometown customer service and personal touch they deserve. Not only has Harmison's Hometown Fundraising become a success in the Midwest, but we are proud to serve customers nationwide! Call us today at 800-810-0699 for all your fundraising needs!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Importance of Fundraising

Fundraising is not only important in regards to funding for an organization, but it also helps that organization raise awareness. Does your community know what activities and organizations are available for students? Does your community know how your organization might be giving back? These are all things you can share with people while you're fundraising. In today's blog, we dive into the importance of fundraising, specifically for student organizations through the schools.

Importance of Fundraising

Most everyone will agree that having money coming into your organization is important. Whether you need money to buy new equipment and supplies or to fund an educational trip, fundraising is a great way to accomplish that. Without sufficient funding coming in, organizations can struggle to survive. Fundraising activities can help determine the future of your organization. Through a strong fundraising effort, you can ensure there are adequate funds to support all of your organization's activities. Without fundraising, you risk the survival of your organization.

Student Involvement

School organizations have so much to offer students. Not only do they offer a great way to make new friends and enjoy new experiences, but studies show that students who get involved are more successful academically. In addition, students can develop new skills that will help them throughout life. Without fundraising, these organizations could fall apart, leaving students without those opportunities. This is why fundraising is so important, and why our Midwest fundraising company strives to provide students and organizations with the best fundraising opportunities!

Fundraising Basics

While asking for money isn't always easy, it's a necessity for many student organizations. While in some cases it might be great to just ask for donations, raising funds becomes easier when you have something of value to offer the donor. That's why Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers a variety of different products for you to offer your community in exchange for their support. From cookie dough and cheese to unique gift items, we've got something for any student organization to enjoy selling - and the community to enjoy buying.

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is providing non-profit organizations across the nation quality products at a fair price, while offering the kind of hometown customer service and personal touch they deserve. We have dozens of catalogs to choose from, so your organization is sure to find the perfect products for your fundraiser!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

5 Tips for a Successful Fundraiser

Holding a fundraiser is one thing, but holding a successful one is another. In today's blog, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers a few tips to help you organize a successful fundraiser for your organization. We've got some great products and catalogs for you to choose from, now what are you going to do to sell them?

1. Define a Clear Purpose.

Why is your organization considering doing a fundraiser? Do you need money for equipment and supplies? Do you need to raise money to pay for educational trips and experiences? Make sure that you're not just raising money to raise money. In order for the fundraiser to be successful, you need to have purpose behind it. The people supporting your fundraiser will want to know why you are doing it and where their money will be going.

2. Set Goals.

Once you have a defined purpose for your fundraiser, you'll want to set some goals. While it's great to raise as much money as possible, people work better knowing they're reaching for something, a specific goal. Think about how much money is needed per person to go on that trip or how much the new equipment is going to cost. Once you have those numbers, share them with the group and set a goal for how much of that money needs to be raised during this upcoming fundraiser. If you're planning to do more than one fundraiser, you can set smaller goals that lead up to that big goal you want to raise by the end of all your fundraising.

3. Have a Marketing Plan.

Think about how you're going to let people know that you're raising funds for something awesome. Are you going to put flyers up around your school? Are you going to blast information out on social media? Word of mouth is great when it comes to fundraising, but there are other marketing avenues you should consider too. No matter how you plan to get the word out about your efforts, make sure you have a plan. Consider putting together a marketing committee, consisting of individuals dedicated to spreading the word about your organization and what you hope to accomplish with this fundraiser.

4. Practice Selling Techniques.

Once you've determined what you're going to be selling and have your catalogs picked out, practice how you're going to approach consumers. Do some role-playing and test out your selling techniques. Don't just ask for the sale though. Be prepared to talk a little about the organization you're raising funds for and what you plan on doing with that money. People will be more willing to support you when they know their money is going to a good cause.

5. Don't Forget the Thank You.

One of the best ways to keep your supporters happy is to thank them for their contributions. While you may have already gotten the sale this year, showing your appreciation will encourage them to continue supporting you and your organization in the future. Don't forget that when you're out there selling, you're being the face of the organization and people will notice those extra little bits of effort.

When it comes to your fundraising needs, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is here to help! Not only have we become a success in the Midwest, but we are proud to now service customers nationwide! Our Missouri-based fundraising company is committed to providing you, your organization and your community with quality products and customer service. We hope these tips help you get out there and sell, sell sell, so you can reach your fundraising goals!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Our Gourmet Collection of Fundraising Items

If you're looking for the perfect selection of fundraising items, look no further than Harmison's Hometown Fundraising. Featuring a Mississippi Muddles Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, our Gourmet Collection catalog offers a variety of spectacular items to sell for your next fundraiser. In today's blog, we take a look at the great items found in our Gourmet Collections catalog.

Gourmet Collections

This 28 item brochure is a hit in the kitchen! Products include fresh coffees, snacks, kitchen containers, dry cookie dough & soup mixes. Most items are below $15 each!

Ground Coffee
Each 11 oz. bag of ground coffee makes countless pots of gourmet coffee. Choose from French Vanilla, Breakfast Blend, Jamaican Me Crazy, or the ever popular Vanilla Hazelnut.

Ground Coffee Sampler
Can't decide on just one coffee flavor? Try our coffee sampler! You receive a 1.3 oz. sample of each flavor: French Roast, French Vanilla Creme, Jamaican Me Crazy, Cinnamon, Hazelnut Creme, Breakfast Blend and Donut Shop Blend.

Traditional Hot Chocolate Drink Mix
Each 16 oz. bag of hot chocolate drink mix makes several cups to satisfy any chocolate lover's craving.

French Vanilla Cappuccino Drink Mix
Enjoy a tasty French Vanilla Cappuccino without a trip to the coffee house.

Single Serve Brew Cup Coffee
Start your day with a coffee made your way! Each box contains 12 individual K-Style Cup servings. Choose from 4 fantastic flavors: Good Morning, Delicious Donut Shop, Vanilla & Hazelnut, Wickedly Caramelized.

Coffee Cookbook
Enjoy more than 85 fantastic recipes for cookies, brownies, cakes, beverages and more. Indulge in a delicious morning treat such as Glazed Cinnamon Coffeecake, or try a Cappuccino Crunch Bar for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Peace, Love, Coffee Kitchen Towels, Set of 2
Exclusively designed, our colorful cotton canvas dish towels are supersized larger than the standard and have convenient hanging loops.

Peace, Love, Coffee Travel Mug
Enjoy your coffee on the go! Our exclusively designed bamboo fiber travel mug is a fresh and stylish solution for people who want to have a green lifestyle. It has a stainless steel liner and is dishwasher safe.

Glass Storage Nesting Bowls, Set of 5
Clear glass nesting bowls with snap-on lids are perfect for mixing, serving, microwaving and storing.

5 Piece Pantry Storage Set
Our bulk storage containers snap airtight to help keep food fresh and secure. These containers are space efficient and perfect to keep on hand for all types of foods. They are dishwasher safe as well.

Cashews
Roasted whole cashews that are lightly salted to perfection.

Deluxe Mixed Nuts
A delicious salted mix of all your favorite nuts.

Gummi Bears
Fruity treats that are loved by kids of all ages.

Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Fine milk chocolate covered peanuts.

Chocolate Covered Raisins
Sweet chocolate covered raisins.

English Toffee
Butter toffee covered with chocolate sprinkled with tasty almond bits.

Mississippi Muddles, Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
We've "muddled" this mix with dark and white chocolate chips for an outrageously delicious dark and fudgy brownie bar.

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mix
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie, filled with three different kinds of chocolate chips.

Funnel Cakes
Delicious memories of those warm, sweet cakes devoured between roller coaster rides and carnival games.

Baked Potato Soup
All the hearty goodness of a homemade baked potato in a rich creamy soup. Easy to make, just add water or milk. Add your choice of vegetables for a fresh and delicious soup.

California Classics 2 Pack Warm Dips
Trendy warm dips include Spinach Artichoke and White Cheddar Merlot. Just add cream cheese and sour cream to create 2 cups of finished dip.

Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix
Natural ingredients bring homemade quality and taste to your table with this gourmet blend of cheese and real broccoli florets. Although perfect as a cup of soup, our Cheddar Broccoli soup is also great over potatoes, mixed with pasta or stirred into casseroles. Just add water!

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Our Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices in a rich creamy chicken stock and wholesome wild rice. Also makes a delicious Chicken Tetrazzini.

Fundraising with Harmison's

To start raising funds for your organization by selling items from our Gourmet Collections catalog, or any of our other catalogs, give us a call at 1-800-810-0699! When you work with us, your customers will receive quality products, while also helping out your organization. Our Midwest fundraising company is dedicated to exceptional customer service, quality products and helping organizations reach their goals. Call us today!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Friday, October 21, 2016

Working with FFA Chapters Across the Country

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is proud to work with FFA chapters all over the country to help them raise money to support their club activities. In today's blog, our Midwest fundraising company dives into what FFA is and how our fundraising services can benefit chapters across the United States.

What is FFA?

"FFA" stands for Future Farmers of America. However, the organization isn't just for students who want to grow up to be farmers; it also welcomes students who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. It is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. Today the National FFA Organization remains committed to providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The organization continues to help the next generation rise up to meet challenges by helping members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career paths.

Fundraising for FFA Chapters

On the local level, FFA chapters are responsible for raising the funds needed to attend conferences, go on trips and participate in other activities. Harmison's Hometown Fundraising helps and supports a variety of different student organizations, but the FFA Chapters are definitely some of our favorite groups to work with. Here's a testimonial from one of our FFA advisors that we had the opportunity to work with:

"As for Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising: I absolutely loved the organization and professional leadership that the company had to offer to improve our annual fruit sale. The individually sorted student orders was a big hit with all the members and made our sorting and delivery process much quicker. I will continue to speak to other FFA advisors around the State to encourage them to sign with Harmison’s in 2015." ~ Chuck Reece with the Lakeland FFA Chapter

If you're an FFA advisor, or an advisor for another student organization, and are looking for a fundraising opportunity for your students to take on, give us a call at 800-810-0699. Our main goal is to provide organizations with quality products at a fair price, while offering the kind of hometown customer service and personal touch they deserve. To learn more about our fundraising services, give us a call or visit our website at: www.HarmisonsFundraising.com/services.html.

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Friday, October 14, 2016

3 Ways to Motivate Your Students During a Fundraiser

Fundraisers are a great way for student organizations to raise money for new equipment, trips and more. Once you have decided on the type of fundraiser you're going to hold, you'll need to figure out how to get your students motivated to sell. In today's blog, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers 3 ways to motivate your students during a fundraiser:

1. Host a Pre-Party.

In order for a fundraiser to be successful, the students need to be excited about it. One great way to create that excitement is to host a pre-party or a launch party. At the party, students will be introduced to the fundraiser and the expectations/goals will be addressed. Make sure there are snacks and games to keep them entertained. Be sure to talk about what they will get out of the fundraiser and why its important to get out there and sell, sell, sell!

2. Offer Incentives.

One of the best ways to motivate students to do something is to offer incentives. Students want to know what they will get out of participating in the fundraiser. Sometimes the new sports equipment or getting to go on a trip in the future isn't enough motivation. Consider offering physical prizes that students can earn based upon their sales. Whether you choose to purchase small prizes on your own or use one of our prize brochures.

3. Use Progress Charts.

Another way to motivate students is to set goals and monitor the progress towards achieving those goals. How much money is needed for the fundraiser to be successful? Is there a certain amount of money needed to purchase new equipment? What is the price per person needed to go on the upcoming trip? Use charts that you can fill in to show how much money you've raised so far and how much more is needed. Many students are visual learners, and using visual aids is a great way to keep them motivated.

For all your fundraising needs, choose Harmison's Hometown Fundraising! Not only have we become a success in the Midwest, but we are proud to service customers nationwide. We are committed to providing you, your organization and your community with quality products and customer service. Contact our fundraising company in Missouri at 800-810-0699 to discuss your next fundraiser today!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Raise Funds For Your Sports Team

The school year is in full swing and extra curricular activities are picking up! Sports teams are either gearing up for another season or in the case of football, may already be in full swing. In order to keep those sports programs going for the kids, there has to be money coming in from somewhere. One of the best ways to keep sports affordable for students is by holding a fundraiser. In today's blog, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising explains how we can help your child's sports team out with all their fundraising needs!

What Does Your Program Need?

Sports programs require equipment, uniforms, trip expenses and more! Think about what your program needs and how you're going to pay for all those expenses? Rather than expecting parents to cover the costs, consider hosting a fundraiser. With our help, you can raise the money needed to cover the expenses required for a great season. Here are just some of the sports programs we have helped with their fundraising needs.

Football - Whether it's new uniforms, cleats or mouthguards, participating in a football program can be costly. The costs of summer camp also need to be taken into consideration.

Basketball - Depending on how good your basketball team is and how far you advance in the tournament phase of the season, expenses can increase.

Baseball - Whether you're traveling to an away game or staying home, baseball incurs a lot of the same expenses as other programs.

Cheerleading - Attending cheerleading competitions isn't cheap. In addition to entry fees and travel expenses, you have to invest in sharp looking uniforms, make-up, bows and more!

Wrestling- From wrestling gear to traveling expenses, wrestling incurs a variety of expenses as well.

Golf - Golf balls get lost all the time. In addition to golf balls and clubs, travel expenses associated with golf can be higher than other sports due to the fact that you have to travel to a golf course, not just another school.

Volleyball - From equipment and balls to uniforms and knee pads, volleyball is another sport that can easily benefit from taking advantage of our fundraising opportunities.

Dance - Dance teams often match their outfits to the routine, which means new outfits each year and maybe more than one per year. Fundraising is a great way to make sure the parents don't have to pay for those outfits.

No matter what your sport, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is your solution to raising the funds needed! When you choose to work with us for your fundraising needs, you will receive personal services and your customers will receive quality products at a fair price. For more information on our fundraising services in the Midwest, give us a call at 800-810-0699. Set your goals and let our Missouri based fundraising company help you achieve those goals!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Harmison's Hometown Favorites

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising offers a wide array of products through a variety of different catalogs for your organization to choose from. In today's blog, we'll feature our most popular catalog: Harmison's Hometown Favorites. This brochure features quality products at a reasonable price for everyone!

Harmison's Hometown Favorites Catalog Items

From sausage and cheese to candies and snacks, most of the items in the Harmison's Hometown Favorites catalog are priced at less than $12. Here's a list of the items you will find in this great Midwest fundraising catalog:

Abbyland Beef

Abblyland uses only the freshest, select cuts of meat and the finest hand-selected spices. Their smoked products are cured slowly over real hardwood coals, then cooked with the same old fashion art and expertise that won blue ribbons at the country fair 100 years ago. The result is a unequaled quality and flavor.

All Beef Sausage 12 oz or 2 lbs
Cajun Sausage 12 oz
Beef Sticks 22 oz

Beef and Cheese Sets

Hometown Favorites: All Beef Sausage, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Bacon Cheese Spread
Best of the Best Gift Box: Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack, Jalapeno Cold Pack and Smoked Beef Sausage
Snackers Delight: Beef Sticks and String Cheese
Zesty Cheese Trio: Wisconsin's finest cheese in Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Colby

Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spreads

Harmison's proudly offers only the award winning Pine River cold pack cheese spreads. These spreads have proven superior quality and top awards earned at: Wisconsin State Fair, World Champion Contest, United States Championships, World Daily Expo, American Cheese Society, L.A. County Fair and the World Cheese Awards held in London England!

Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese
Smokey Bacon Cold Pack Cheese
Jalapeno Cold Pack Cheese
Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese
Dairy Fudge
Garden Vegetable Cold Pack Cheese
Aged Asiago Cold Pack Cheese
Port & Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese
Sharp Cheddar Snack Spread in Spatter Stoneware Crock

Chocolates

Frosty Mint Penguins
Pecan Caramel Clusters
Mocha Espresso Chocolate Cups
Dark Chocolate Caramels with Sea Salt
Cherry Cordials
Dark Chocolate Pretzels in Snowman Tin
Trinket Peanut Butter Bears
Caramel Apples
Dulce de Leche Owls
English Toffee
Malted Milk Balls
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Chocolate Covered Raisins

Other Candies & Snacks

Gummi Bears
Sour Gummi Worms
Cashews
Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
California Classics Warm Dip Mix 2-Pack: Spinach Artichoke and White Cheddar
Mississippi Muddles Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
Funnel Cakes
Buttery Caramel Gourmet Popcorn
Chicago Style Gourmet Popcorn

View the entire catalog here: http://harmisonsfundraising.com/catalogs/2016/HarmisonHometownFav_2016_singles.pdf

This catalog offers just the right amount of Wisconsin's finest natural cheese, all beef Wisconsin summer sausage, snacks and candies! If you're looking to raise money for your organization, look no further than Harmison's Hometown Fundraising. In addition to this great catalog, our Missouri based fundraising company has a variety of other catalogs and products to choose from - we've got something to meet everyone's tastes! Give us a call at 1-800-810-0699 to learn more!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Friday, September 23, 2016

The Benefits of Fundraising

Fundraising’s main benefit is stated in the name; you're raising funds. Whether you’re looking to raise money for a school trip or to buy new equipment for your organization, fundraisers are a great way to achieve those goals. Money isn’t the only reason schools and other organizations should consider fundraising though. In today’s blog, Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising takes a look at some of the other benefits of fundraising as well.

1. Enhance Customer Service Skills

Customer services skills are something that everyone, no matter what industry they’re in or what they’re job title is, should have. Fundraising allows students to practice their customer service skills. They will then be able to take these enhanced customer service skills on into their adult careers.

2. Improve Selling Skills

In addition to customer service, those participating in fundraising have the opportunity to improve their selling skills as well. Many careers have some aspect of selling involved, so it’s important to learn these skills early on in life. Through fundraising students can learn the best ways to increase sales.

3. Learn Goal Setting

Another great benefit of fundraising is that students learn about goal setting. No matter what you’re trying to do in life, it’s important to set goals. When it comes to fundraising, the goal is probably to raise a certain amount of money that’s needed for an activity or to purchase items. Other goals might include talking to so many people about the organization, whether or not it turns into a sale.

4. Ability to Work as a Team

Working with others to achieve a common goal is another important skill to have. Through fundraising, students are supporting the rest of the team and working together to raise enough money to achieve their goal. Fundraising teaches students leadership skills, as well as how to follow a leader. All of these skills will come in handy during their adult lives.

5. Build Awareness

By getting your name out there throughout the fundraising process, you are building awareness for your organization. When you try to sell someone something through fundraising, they want to know what the money is going to. This is your chance to talk about your organization and its purpose, and spread the word about it.

As you can see, there are more benefits to fundraising than just making money for your organization. If you’re thinking about hosting a fundraiser, consider our Missouri fundraising company. From pizza and cookie dough, to fruit and gift items, our variety of fundraising catalogs is sure to have something for everyone. Visit our website or give us a call at 800-810-0699 to learn more. Harmison’s Hometown Fundraising is here for all your fundraising needs!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising Services

At Harmison's Hometown Fundraising, we're committed to providing you the best fundraising services you can find! We are an innovative leader in fundraising pre-packing. Rather than using seasonal inexperienced employees, our full-time professional team utilizes state of the art barcoding on all of our products and order forms to ensure accurate data entry and pre-packing. Our team specializes in fundraising processing and packing to deliver you the best customer service possible. Keep reading to learn more about our services and why you should choose our Missouri fundraising company for all your fundraising needs!

Benefits of Our Pre-Packing

There's no need to ask about the details of our pre-packing services because they are FREE to all of our customers. There are no minimums and no hidden fees! That's what sets us apart - we love gibing this valuable service to our customers!

You'll save time preparing your orders by leaving the sorting and packing to our professional team!
You'll avoid sorting mistakes, hassles and headaches by letting us sort and pack the orders for you. All orders are individually scanned and packed for accuracy by our team of specialists.
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! We're so confident in our accuracy that we offer a toll free customer service hotline to handle any possible issues.

We'll provide your organization with individual and group sales totals in easy to read printouts, which you receive by email prior to delivery and then again via hard copy with your order at NO cost to you.
There are no gimmicks, no charges and no special time frame to send in your orders! We start entering your order as soon as we get it and work with you to get it scheduled for delivery when you want.
Your orders can be turned around in as little as one week. This lets you conduct your sale around your schedule.
All of our customers receive FREE delivery, regardless the size of the order. There is absolutely no minimum number of items sold to receive free delivery.
We have had online ordering for several years and continue to offer this convenient avenue for your out of town customers to order from your organization.

When it comes to your fundraising needs, Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is your best option! We are constantly analyzing and evaluating our services and quality products, gauging feedback from our customers, and evolving and changing to ensure we bring the best products and customer service possible to our fundraising customers in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas and across the country!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising - For All Your Fundraising Needs!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising is Now Blogging!

Having already spent 14 years in the fundraising industry, Michael Harmison started Harmison's Hometown Fundraising in March 2004. He wanted to offer his customers more services, new and exciting products, and the best customer service possible. Since then, he's been doing just that!

Harmison's Hometown Fundraising

The main goal of our Missouri fundraising company is to provide non-profit organizations quality products at a fair price, while offering the kind of hometown customer service and personal touch they deserve. When you choose Harmison's Hometown Fundraising for all your fundraising needs, you will not be disappointed. Not only have we become a success across the Midwest, but we are proud to offer our fundraising services nationwide!

Why Choose Us?

At Harmison's Hometown Fundraising, we are committed to providing you, your organization and your community with quality products and customer service. We offer a variety of fundraising catalogs featuring a wide array of products, from gourmet foods to unique gift items. Whether you're interested in selling cookie dough or cheese and sausage, we've got a catalog to fit your needs!

Stay Connected!

Keep up-to-date on everything happening with Harmison's Hometown Fundraising by following us on social media! On our pages, you'll find information about our services and fundraising products, as well as fundraising tips and upcoming events. We hope that you find our information useful and enlightening, and remember we're here for all your fundraising needs - just give us a call at 800-810-0699!