Fundraising with Fireside
Share Something Remarkable.
A delicious addition to your fundraising program.
Bring your community together around handcrafted, small-batch popcorn while raising meaningful funds for the mission you serve. Your organization earns 40% of popcorn sales throughout a focused two-week campaign.
- No upfront cost
- Dedicated online campaign
- 40% of popcorn sales
- Flexible fulfillment options
Why Fireside
A fundraiser designed to complement the work you already do.
Every organization has its own traditions, events, campaigns, and ways of engaging its community. Fundraising with Fireside is not intended to replace them. It offers another thoughtful way for your supporters to participate in your mission.
Fireside popcorn is handcrafted in small batches in New Bern, North Carolina, using thoughtfully selected ingredients and distinctive flavors. It is a product your community can enjoy, share, give, and remember long after the campaign ends.
We believe the best moments happen when people come together. Popcorn just happens to be our medium.
A Thoughtful Partnership
Built around your organization and your community.
You understand the people you serve. We understand handcrafted popcorn. Together, we create a campaign that feels natural to share and supports the goals your organization is working toward.
Handcrafted quality
Small-batch popcorn made with clean ingredients, thoughtful recipes, and bold, distinctive flavors.
Simple to launch
We create your dedicated campaign page and provide guidance and materials to help your team share it.
Flexible fulfillment
Depending on your campaign, orders may be shipped, delivered locally, distributed by your organization, or handled through a combination of options.
Meaningful returns
Your organization earns a straightforward 40% of popcorn sales for the full two weeks of the campaign.
Clear and Consistent
One rate. Two weeks. No tiers.
Your organization receives 40% of qualifying popcorn sales from the first day of the campaign through the last. Qualifying sales are orders placed through your dedicated campaign page during the campaign. Sales tax and shipping charges are not part of the calculation.
- A standard campaign runs for two weeks.
- There is no upfront product purchase or campaign fee.
- Supporters place and pay for orders through your online page.
- Your team promotes the campaign through the channels that best reach your community.
- Fireside tracks eligible sales and provides your organizationâs fundraising proceeds.
How It Works
A shared effort with a simple plan.
A successful campaign combines your organizationâs relationships and outreach with Firesideâs campaign tools, handcrafted product, and fulfillment support.
Tell us about your organization
Share your mission, fundraising goal, proposed dates, audience, and any special considerations for your campaign.
We build your campaign
We prepare your dedicated fundraising page and provide the information and promotional resources your team needs to begin.
You invite your community
Your team shares the campaign through email, social media, text, events, newsletters, personal outreach, or other channels that work well for your organization.
We fulfill the experience
Fireside handcrafts and packages each order. Together, we use the fulfillment approach selected for your campaign.
Fulfillment Options
Choose an approach that fits your community.
Fulfillment does not need to look exactly the same for every campaign. Availability and pricing may vary by location, order volume, campaign structure, and delivery area, so we will determine the best approach with you before your fundraiser begins.
Direct shipping
Individual orders are shipped directly to supporters, making it possible for friends, family, alumni, and others to participate from outside the local area.
Local delivery
For eligible addresses within our local service area, Fireside may deliver orders directly on scheduled delivery routes.
Organization distribution
Your organization may choose to receive grouped orders and manage pickup or distribution through a school, church, workplace, event, clubhouse, or other central location.
Hybrid fulfillment
Some campaigns may combine direct shipping, local delivery, and organization distribution to serve both nearby and out-of-area supporters.
Who Itâs For
For the groups that bring people together.
Fireside can complement fundraising programs for organizations of many sizes, provided there is a committed team ready to share the campaign with its community.
Rooted in Service
We understand what every dollar can mean.
Fundraising with Fireside grew from our belief that a business can bring joy to its customers while also strengthening the communities it serves.
We want to be more than a product supplier. Our goal is to become a thoughtful partnerâone that listens, communicates clearly, respects your existing fundraising efforts, and helps you create a campaign suited to your organization.
You bring the mission, the relationships, and the invitation. We bring the popcorn, the campaign platform, and the fulfillment support. Together, we share something remarkable.
Common Questions
A few things you may be wondering.
How much does our organization earn?
Your organization earns 40% of qualifying popcorn sales throughout its standard two-week campaign. Sales tax and shipping are not included in the calculation. At our current Hearth bag price of $8.99, that works out to about $3.60 for every bag sold.
Is there an upfront cost?
No. Your organization does not need to purchase inventory or pay a campaign fee to begin a Fireside fundraiser.
What does shipping cost for supporters?
When orders ship directly to supporters, shipping is a simple flat rate shown at checkout: $5.95 for orders under $35, $7.95 for orders from $35 to $74.99, and free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Shipping charges are not part of your organizationâs 40%.
What does our organization need to do?
Your most important role is inviting your community to participate. Successful partners actively promote their campaign through email, social media, text messages, newsletters, meetings, events, personal outreach, or other appropriate channels.
We provide the dedicated campaign page, supporting information, and promotional resources, but your organizationâs outreach is what brings the campaign to life.
How are orders fulfilled?
Fulfillment may include direct shipping, eligible local delivery, organization-managed distribution, or a combination of these options. We will agree on the fulfillment plan before the campaign launches.
Will we need to distribute orders?
Not necessarily. Some organizations may prefer direct shipping or local delivery, while others may choose central pickup or organization distribution to reduce costs or create an in-person community moment. We will discuss the best fit for your campaign.
Does our organization need to store inventory?
There is no inventory to purchase before the campaign begins. If your organization chooses a grouped distribution model, it may temporarily receive completed orders for pickup or delivery after the campaign.
Can we include Popân & Wagân dog treats?
Animal welfare organizations may also offer Popân & Wagân, our small-batch dog treats, alongside Fireside popcorn. Availability depends on state product registration, so we will confirm the details with you before your campaign begins.
How long does a campaign last?
A standard Fundraising with Fireside campaign runs for two weeks. We will work with you to select dates that support a strong launch and consistent promotion.
Can we estimate our potential earnings first?
Yes. Our fundraising calculator allows you to explore possible results based on the number of people you can reach, estimated participation, and average bags purchased per order.
Begin the Conversation
What could your next fundraiser make possible?
Tell us about your organization, the people you serve, and the goal you are working toward. We will help you decide whether Fundraising with Fireside is the right addition to your fundraising program.