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When your school or group wants to start a wrapping paper fundraiser, you'll want to compare all the wrapping paper companies out there and choose the best one. We've got a list of the top wrapping paper fundraising companies, with information about each company, what else they sell, how much profit your school can earn, and how to get their catalog, too. Your fundraising committee can use this list as a starting point to launch your wrapping paper fundraiser. Choosing from this list of wrapping paper fundraising companies will be up to each group to decide. Some companies are known for reversible wrapping paper, some have eco-friendly wrapping paper, and some companies sell many other items in their catalogs as well, giving you many more options. We hope this will give you all the information you need to get started. Your supporters will be able to take care of their holidays with your wrapping paper fundraiser How to Run a Successful Wrapping Paper Fundraiser One of the best things about a wrapping paper fundraiser is that it doesn't require your fundraising group to spend money upfront. It's known as a "no upfront cost" fundraiser because it's done with catalog sales. To give you very basic overview of how it works, the first thing to do is send the catalog home in the students' backpacks (or via email or an online store), ask parents to make their selections, collect the funds, and finally deliver the goods. Of course there's a lot more to it, like promoting the sale to your supporters, reminding your supporters of deadlines, choosing whether to sell via paper catalog or digital, scheduling a delivery day, choosing incentives and prizes, and much more. But that's the general idea. Sally Foster Wrapping Paper We want to make mention of one of the pioneers in the wrapping paper fundraising world: Sally Foster. Sally Foster started the first wrapping paper fundraising company in the US, back in 1973. She grew the company into one of the biggest and most well-known in the country, beating out copycat competitors in the space, until she ultimately sold it in 1989, for a purported multi-million dollar price. The company has since been sold again, and over the years they've discontinued offering the Sally Foster line, so while it's still the brand name many people think of when it comes to wrapping paper fundraising, today you'll have to use something else. Many schools run Christmas wrapping paper fundraisers every year Why Sell Wrapping Paper? When Sally Foster created the concept of selling wrapping paper back in the 1970s, she did it because it was convenient: her husband's company made gift wrap, which is where she got the idea to sell holiday wrapping paper to friends and family at her kids' school. The reason wrapping paper caught on and became a perennial favorite, multi-million dollar fundraiser that schools still use today, is because wrapping paper is a commodity (almost) everyone uses, and once it's used it's gone, and needs to be replaced. So even if you bought wrapping paper at last year's fundraiser, you're very likely to need more this year. Preschool and elementary school parents find themselves attending dozens of kids' birthday parties every year, so the need for birthday gift wrap is never going away. And holiday gift-giving is a huge part of most Americans' lives, no matter what holidays you celebrate, so the need for holiday wrapping paper is also not going away anytime soon. This makes it a terrific annual fundraiser idea. Another reason wrapping paper is a popular fundraiser for schools is that it isn't food based. Many school community prefer not to sell food due to concerns about childhood obesity, or out of concern for children with nut allergies. Wrapping paper means you can avoid those issues altogether. Still another reason why wrapping paper fundraisers are effective is because often the catalog will also include gift items and additional products for sale. Running a wrapping paper sale in the Fall means you cal offer your supporters a way to "wrap up" their holiday shopping and help fundraise for your school at the same time! wrapping paper can be used for any occasion The 11 Top Wrapping Paper Fundraising Companies These companies offer your school a way to fundraise by selling wrapping paper, and in some cases, so much more than just that! We've listed them in alphabetical order, and when possible, we've noted how much profit your school can make with their product. American Fundraising Group American Fundraising Group was founded in 1996 and their goal is to help schools make as much money as possible. They source 100% American-made products in their program, and their known for focusing on prizes and incentives to help grow the revenue your school can earn. Note that they are a regional company, serving schools in Tennessee and Kentucky Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Cookie doughReady to Eat CookiesCakesReady to Eat Cake RollsMeal MixesCandy and SnacksCandlesFlower bulbsPopcornand more! Believe Kids Launched in 1998 as a way to help fund music programs in schools, Believe Kids has grown to include school fundraising for any and all programs for kids. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Cookie doughReady to Eat CookiesMeal MixesCandy and SnacksMagazinesSpirit WearPopcornand more! Big Fundraising Ideas Since 1999, Big Fundraising Ideas has been helping schools across the country raise money. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Cookie doughReady to Eat CookiesFrozen FoodsCandyScratch CardsSnacksBeef JerkyDiscount CardsSmencilsand more! Charleston Wrap Charleston Wrap has been around for over 25 years, helping schools fundraise. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: LanternsCandlesPlantersKitchen Tools, Bakeware and Grilling ToolsTote BagsReady to Eat CookiesCandy and SnacksPersonalized Custom Giftsand more! Cherrydale Cherrydale started as a candy company in 1907, and has grown to one of the leaders in the fundraising world, with many more products in their line. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Cookie doughSpirit WearReady to Eat CookiesMeal MixesCandy and SnacksPopcornand more! Fundraising Zone Fundraising Zone has been around for over 50 years, helping to raise money for nonprofits. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: PopcornCandlesCookie DoughFlower BulbsCoffee Candy and SnacksSoup and Dip MixesKitchen Gadgetsand more! DiscountFundraising.com Founded in 2014 by a family who wanted to help schools raise money, Discount Fundraising began by selling discount cards and has expanded their line over the years. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Discount CardsCookie DoughPopcornCandlesand more! Meadow Farms Founded in New England in 1968, Meadow Farms has been helping raise money for schools with wrapping paper and lots of other products. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Home DecorCandlesJewelryLego productsCandy and SnacksMagazinesPopcornand more! Special Moments Fundraising Special Moments Fundraising is run by a Father and Son and has been in business for over 35 years. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: PretzelsBundt CakesSocksCandlesCookie DoughCandy and Snacksand more! The Goodies Factory Founded in 1968 and known for their signature goodies, The Goodies Company is family-owned and is dedicated to helping groups fundraise. Besides Wrapping Paper, they also offer the following fundraisers: Cookie DoughPopcornCandySmencilsand more! Wrappily This eco-friendly company just began their fundraising program in 2021, offering an eco-friendly alternative to the major wrapping paper fundraising companies, Wrappily sells their paper as Flat Wrap. At this time, all they offer is wrapping paper. Time to Choose Whatever company you decide to use when you hold your wrapping paper fundraiser, we hope you earn lots of money for your school.