FAQs & Testimonials

1. How Do I Get Started?
  • A. Choose a product brochure your group will sell from.
  • B. Determine how many seller packets you will need (1 packet per seller).
  • C. Select the start and end dates of your fundraising sale (2-3 week timeframe).

Call us toll-free at (800) 694-3054. Fundraising consultants are available 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday

Place your order online 24/7 by completing our contact form. You will receive a call within 24 hours to finalize the details.

2. How Does Fundraising Work, Exactly?
  • A. Direct Sellers: Like Chocolate Bars or Popcorn.
    How it Works:
  • Select the product you’d like to sell
  • Place your order by calling (800) 694-3054 or completing our Contact Us form.
  • Sell the product, collect the money, and bank your profits

Advantages: Products in-hand are easy to sell, the costs are low in price, and there is no need to go back to deliver ordered merchandise.

  • B. Brochure Order Takers: Like Cookie Dough, Pies, Gift Catalogs, Magazines, Candles, or Snack Programs.

How it Works:

  • Select the brochure(s) your group will sell from (generally 1 or 2).
  • Decide when you want to start and when you plan to end your sale (usually only 2-3 weeks of selling, Click here for order deadlines for each holiday).
  • Order your free order taking brochures by calling (800) 694-3054 or completing our Contact Us form. You will receive your brochures, order forms, and money envelopes for each seller, as well as for instructions.
  • Have your volunteers take orders from friends, family, and people at work, collecting the money while taking the orders.
  • At the end of the sale, deposit the money collected into your organization’s checking account and mail the order forms to Kids in Communities in the pre-addressed envelope along with your organization’s check for the wholesale value of the products sold. Keep your profits!
  • Kids in Communities will computer tally your orders, provide you with a fundraising report of your sale details, and individually pack each seller's order (except Vermont Wreaths which is shipped to-the-unit). Ship your order in about three weeks, often sooner.
  • Volunteers deliver the merchandise sold to those that purchased them.
  • Our products and packing are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Advantages: No money is needed upfront, no product to carry around to sell, a wide variety of products can be offered, only products that have already been sold and paid for are ordered.

3. How “Big” Does My Group Have to be to Work with Kids in Communities?

We service all customers. There is no minimum size. Ask our fundraising consultants to recommend the best program for your groups’ size so you may maximize your profit potential.

4. How Do I Know Which Program is Best to Run with My Group?

Our fundraising consultants will help make recommendations based on your fundraising history and your customer base.

5. How Long Should I Run My Fundraising Sale?

Most sales run 2-3 weeks long for effective results.

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Testimonials

This was the easiest fundraiser I ever ran! When you sell quality products with brand names your customers will buy because they know what to expect!

- Connie S., Danbury, Connecticut

Everything arrives on time from start to finish and NO Mistakes. Made my job real easy! Thanks.

- Kristy P., Long Island, New York

You are the best! Your fundraising consultants are professional and I received better service than I did from my local rep on a prior fundraiser. Thanks for all your help.

- Joanne R. Las Vegas, Nevada

This was my first time running a fundraiser with my kids’ school. Thank you for all your help along the way. Your team’s helpful tips made our sale a great success. Look forward to working with you all again next year!

- Mary F. Poughkeepsie, New York.

Our teams have been able to purchase new equipment every year because of the successful fundraisers we have run with your company. Thanks for always being on top of things and making sure our sales run so smoothly!

- Tom L. Ridgewood, NJ

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Work from Home - Flexible Hours! Work 7 months with 5 months vacation!

Earn a highly competitive income.
Great for Moms, Dads, Teachers and Coaches.
Seeking Independent Sales Representatives throughout New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey

Are you passionate about helping schools and other youth groups in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut build futures for our kids’ tomorrows? Feel good about what you do each day as you help support children, schools, families and communities teach beyond curriculum. Help them raise funds to support enrichment, community service and team building programs.
If you are a highly motivated individual, join the team at Kids in Communities. This position is a part-time, work-from-home opportunity. Candidates should have strong relationship building and entrepreneurial skills. Previous experience in prospecting, selling and managing accounts is a plus as the candidate will both sign new accounts while maintain a base of renewal customers.
You are a prime candidate if you live anywhere in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut and have experience in any of the following areas:

  • School PTA, PTO, HSA volunteer
  • Involvement in sports teams, athletics or leagues
  • Involvement with school bands or music/choral groups
  • Volunteer for boys or girls scouting programs
  • Past teaching experience
  • Assist with Dance or Cheer Academies
  • Volunteer with church groups

Contact Lori at (203) 531-6913 or [email protected] to learn more…