When Should You Start Planning a Spring Fundraiser?

Spring is a great time to hold a flower fundraiser. Flowers and spring go hand in hand, and they make perfect gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day. But a spring fundraiser takes a lot of preparation. If you wait until spring is already in full swing, you won’t have as much time to organize and promote your sale.

So, when should you start planning a spring fundraiser? We recommend you start planning a few months before you want to hold your fundraiser.

Why Plan Ahead for Spring Fundraising Season?

The spring fundraising season gets BUSY. Schools, churches, sports teams, clubs, and other groups are all raising money at the same time.

Planning early gives your group enough time to create a clear plan. You can:

• Set your fundraising goals
• Choose your dates
• Organize your sellers
• Figure out how you’re going to reach your donors and customers
• Plan around conflicts like holidays, school breaks, sporting events, etc.

Start Planning Your Spring Fundraiser at Least a Few Months in Advance

We recommend you start planning two to three months beforehand to give yourself some lead time. But every organization is different, so your exact timeline will depend on your group size and event format.

Here’s what your planning timeline might look like if you choose to take part in a JOCO Growers flower fundraiser:

8 to 12 Weeks Before: Contact Us to Sign Up for Your Spring Flower Fundraiser

The first step is to reach out to us, sign up for a spring flower fundraiser, and choose your delivery date.

When you partner with JOCO Growers, you can schedule your very own BLOOM Spring Flower sale to run during any two-week period from mid-February to mid-April, with delivery between late April and mid-May.

We recommend setting a specific goal at the beginning of your fundraiser. Are you raising money for new uniforms? A school trip? Equipment? Having a reason for the fundraiser gives your group something concrete to work toward.

4 – 8 Weeks Before: Prepare for Your Campaign Launch

Once all of your fundraiser dates are set, it’s time to prepare for your campaign launch.

This is the time to spread the word about your flower sale. Make sure your participants know what you’re selling, how ordering will work, and when everything is due. You can promote your fundraising event through:

• Emails to families and supporters
• Social media posts
• Flyers
• Newsletters
• School meetings and events
• Talking to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers

This is also a good time to assign volunteer roles. You’ll need plenty of volunteers to organize and run your flower pickup day.

2 Weeks Before: Start Selling

Finally, it’s time to start selling flowers! As we mentioned before, you can schedule your JOCO Growers flower fundraiser to run during any two-week period between mid-February to mid-April, with delivery between late April and mid-May.

Here are some ideas to reach more people during your flower sale:

• Start early. You should never wait until the final few days to start selling.

• Reach out to people you know first. We recommend you start by reaching out to your friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers.

• Explain what you’re raising money for. Some people are more likely to participate in your fundraiser if they understand how their purchase will help.

• Share pictures of our flowers. Showing people pictures of our beautiful hanging baskets always helps!  

• Use social media. Post about your fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms your friends and family are on.

• Send personal messages too. A direct call, text, or email is more personal than a social media post.

• Mention the order deadline. Make sure your supporters know how much time they have to place an order or send a donation.

• Follow up with reminders. Sometimes people get distracted. Send friendly reminders about the sale deadline.

FAQs About Our Spring Fundraisers

What if the spring weather is bad on pickup day?

We recommend you reserve both an outdoor area and an indoor area to store the flowers on your pickup day. The outdoor area will be best if the spring weather is good. An outdoor pickup area minimizes how far your supporters will have to carry their flowers. But if it’s too cold or rainy on delivery day, you can move your pickup area indoors.  

When is it too late to start planning a JOCO Growers flower fundraiser?

It depends! Always contact us even if you think you’re too late and we’ll see what we can do. In general, we help schools host flower fundraisers from mid-February to mid-April, with delivery days between late April and mid-May.

What kinds of flowers do you offer in the spring?

We offer a variety of planters, hanging baskets, and grow pots in the spring. Visit our BLOOM Spring Flowers Fundraiser page to check out this year’s catalog.

How long should our spring fundraiser run?

We recommend keeping your sales period to 2 to 3 weeks. This gives your participants enough time to reach plenty of customers without losing momentum.

How many volunteers do we need for pickup day?

It depends on the size of your group and how many flowers you sell. You’ll need volunteers to check in customers, locate orders, and help carry flowers to vehicles.

Contact JOCO Growers Today

Start Planning Your Spring Flower Fundraiser Today

A little planning goes a long way when you’re putting together a spring fundraiser. Starting a few months ahead gives you time to choose your dates, organize your volunteers, promote the sale, and work around holidays. You don’t need an elaborate strategy to have a successful spring fundraiser. Just contact us a few months before you want to hold your fundraiser and we’ll help you plan everything.

Ready to start planning your next spring flower fundraiser? Contact JOCO Growers today. We’ll help you set up your fundraiser, promote your sale, and prepare for your pickup day.

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