School Fundraiser Calculator
Units to sell to hit a fundraising goal.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Units to sell
- 1,143
- Per participating student
- 7.9
- Profit per unit
- $7
- Gross revenue
- $13,714
Quick answer
Units needed equals the goal divided by profit per unit, adjusted for participation.
Units = goal ÷ (price − cost)
How to use the School Fundraiser Calculator
- 1Enter your fundraising goal.
- 2Enter the selling price and unit cost.
- 3Estimate how many students will actually take part.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Fundraising goal8000 $
- Selling price12 $
- Cost per unit5 $
- Students240
- Participation rate60 %
Results
- Units to sell1,143
- Per participating student7.9
- Profit per unit$7
- Gross revenue$13,714
Frequently asked questions
What participation is realistic?
50–70% is typical for a well-promoted school sale.
Should I include shipping?
Yes — add it to the cost per unit.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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