This blog post is sponsored by Aimly Fundraising. Even though they paid for this post, I only recommend products that I LOVE, and Aimly’s fundraising platform and their potato chips are incredible!
Here’s the truth: I hate fundraising for cheer. There are a lot of things I would rather do than ask people for money, figure out who donated, and then deliver whatever it is that they bought. I would rather go without coffee on competition day. I would rather tell my husband how much we spent on snacks alone at the last travel event. I would rather do The Cupid Shuffle. That’s how much I don’t like fundraising and the headache that it brings. I once participated in a fundraiser where we sold peaches from a local farm. When the peaches were delivered, the people who bought them were nowhere to be found, and I was stuck with 100 pounds of peaches in my living room….not to mention the fruit flies.
But, like the price of eggs, cheer fees are definitely not getting any cheaper, and because we love our kids so much, sometimes fundraising is necessary so they can continue to do what they love.
You might have seen me talk about some creative ways to fundraise for your team, but most of those require a lot of work on your end. My new friends at Aimly make fundraising as easy as eating potato chips. Literally.
Aimly is a website and fundraising platform that makes it easier than ever to raise money for your team. They help you raise money online while giving your donors something delicious in return: flavorful, kettle-cooked potato chips.
Here are all the problems that fundraising with Aimly will solve for you:
Fundraising management.
Using Aimly’s website eliminates the need for things like order forms. No more posting your fundraiser on the fridge at work or going door-to-door to ask people to help. You can even manage your fundraiser directly from your phone.
Delivering Product.
We’ve all been there: People order whatever it is you’re selling and then they ghost you. Even when people have paid in advance, I’ve found myself stuck with boxes and boxes of product, waiting for people to come to pick it up or driving from here to kingdom come to deliver it. When people order through your Aimly fundraiser, the product gets shipped directly to them. You don’t have to do a thing!
Collecting Payment.
The phrase, “Who do I make the check out to?” makes me shudder. Like, I don’t know? What usually happens when I fundraise is, I write the check and expect that people will pay me back when they get their product. You wanna guess how that works out for me? Again…ghosted. When people visit your Aimly fundraising page, they have the option to buy chips, make an outright donation (or both!) using their credit card. Then, they distribute the funds you’ve earned, right to you.
All of this leaves you more time to do things like enjoy watching your kid perform, and read this weekend’s competition schedule. You know, cheer mom stuff.
Here’s how it works:
- Quick and easy setup! – 5 minutes to create a fundraising page that you can post to Facebook, Instagram, email, or text message directly from the platform.
- Your virtual storefront enables your supporters to purchase gourmet potato chips from your event page or make direct cash donations
- Each fundraiser is 7 days long
- Aimly ships the chips directly to your supporters
- 50% of all funds raised through the purchase of Aimly’s chips go to your organization
The best part? Aimly collects all of the money and sends it to your organization within seven business days. That’s just a two-week fundraiser from start to finish! Aimly is also free to use, with no hidden fees and no subscription commitment.
Aimly’s Chips
Now, let’s talk about the delicious part: Aimly’s chips. They’ve got four flavors to choose from: Salty & Toasted, Jalapeno & Cheese, Mango Habanero, and my favorite, Sweet & Spicy. These aren’t just run-of-the-mill potato chips. It’s like a party in your mouth with a crunch.
Listen, I love a good candy bar as much as the next cheer mom, but it’s great to have variety, and it seems like everyone is selling sweets. Aimly offers something deliciously different.
How Aimly Goes Above and Beyond
Their chips are amazingly delicious and their website is awesome, but Aimly goes above and beyond, more than any other fundraising company that I’ve seen. They don’t just give you a link to share, they offer free coaching sessions to help you maximize your fundraising efforts. They even have specific tips, just for cheer teams!
I have personally worked with the team at Aimly, and they are smart, responsive, friendly, and always on top of their game. They take pride in their business, and they are invested in your success.
Try something new with your fundraising this season, and check out Aimly!
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