| The fall and winter are a busy times of the year for | | | | days in a large room such as a conference room or |
| everyone, especially for those involved in nonprofit and | | | | school library. During the sales period the children will go |
| charity fundraising. Fundraisers often have a holiday | | | | with their teachers, by classrooms, and buy their gifts |
| theme and people are asked, at this time of year, to | | | | during school hours. The gifts are either pre-wrapped |
| give to others who are less fortunate. Holiday-themed | | | | or wrapped by the volunteers so the children take |
| product fundraising sales are common because people | | | | home a gift that is ready to be given. Often the shop is |
| appreciate being able to buy fundraising products that | | | | run during the evenings so parents can come in a buy |
| they can use during the holidays or give as gifts. | | | | gifts too. The gift items are reasonably priced, usually |
| Yes, Shopping and gift-giving are at their peak during | | | | between $2.00 and $10.00. The fundraising companies |
| the holidays. Moms and Dads are busy filling their | | | | know which gifts are popular with the kids and if you |
| children's wishlists for the latest toys. One way that | | | | run out of an item most companies offer overnight |
| children can experience the joy of giving is through | | | | shipping of re-orders. |
| fundraising holiday shops that are held at elementary | | | | The average holiday gift shop fundraiser can raise |
| schools, pre-schools, and daycare centers. | | | | between $1,500 to $2,000 for your school. Some |
| Holiday gift shops are sometimes known as "Secret | | | | elementary schools have made them an annual |
| Santa Shops." The gift shops can be set up and run | | | | tradition and combine them with other events such as |
| by the PTO or volunteer groups. Fundraising | | | | a play or party. The parents appreciate that their |
| companies can provide everything necessary to run a | | | | children can shop in a safe environment for low-priced |
| holiday shop, such as pre-priced gifts, promotional and | | | | gifts. The children love being able to shop on their own |
| publicity items, shopping bags, and, most times, cash | | | | and surprise their recipients with a special gift they |
| registers. | | | | picked out all by themselves. |
| Holiday gift shops are usually run for a period of three | | | | |