Build A Friend
Fundraising
The Most Paw-some Way to Support Your Cause!
Build A Friend makes fundraising easy, creative, and profitable. Our DIY plush kits are hand-stuffed with no sewing and no heavy machinery—everything arrives shipped directly to your door so your volunteers or parents can run a fun, stress-free activity table!
How It Works
From kit selection to event day, we provide everything your organization needs for success.
Choose Your Friends
Select between 1 and 10 friend options and any add-ons you'd like to offer your participants.
Set Your Pricing
You choose the retail price and the order deadline. We handle the custom digital order form setup.
Participant Orders
Participants visit your custom online page to choose their friends and can pay securely online.
Fulfillment
We pack your order! For $2/kit, we can pre-organize packages by participant, room, or department.
Why Groups Love Us
Safe & Easy
Secure internal zip-tie and outer velcro closure. No sewing, no needles, and no machines needed!
Digital First
Custom online order forms make collecting orders and payments hassle-free for organizers and parents.
High Profit
Earn $8.00 - $13.00+ per kit for your cause, team, school, or organization.
Creative Fun
Add plain or custom t-shirts so participants can decorate their friends with fabric markers!
Pricing & Profit Details
Clear wholesale pricing designed to maximize funds raised for your community.
| Item Selection | Wholesale | Suggested Retail | Your Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard KitPlush Shell, Polyfill Stuffing, Wishing Heart, Adoption Certificate | $22.00 | $30.00 | $8.00 / kit |
| Budget BundleStandard Kit + Plain T-Shirt (DIY decorating with markers!) | $27.00 | $35.00 | $8.00 / kit |
| Mascot BundleStandard Kit + Custom School/Organization Logo T-Shirt | $32.00 | $42.00 | $10.00 / kit |
| Premium BundleStandard Kit + Personalized Custom Name Shirt | $37.00 | $50.00 | $13.00 / kit |
💰 Estimate Your Profits
Slide the controls below to see how much your group could raise!
100% of these profits go directly to your organization or cause!
Organizer Checklist
Here is your timeline for a seamless, stress-free fundraising event.
Select an event date at least 4-6 weeks out to allow ample time for promotion and delivery.
Choose 1-10 plush styles from our current catalog to keep ordering simple and exciting.
Use our provided social media templates, posters, and flyers to spread the word.
We recommend closing digital orders 14 days before your event to ensure everything arrives on time.
When your kits arrive, set up tables for volunteers or parents to help kids hand-stuff and bring their friends to life!
Distribute kits, make wishes, sign certificates, and celebrate the funds raised!
Ready to start your fundraiser?
Let us know about your organization, approximate group size, and ideal date. We'll set up your customized order page and provide all marketing materials.
📋 The Fine Print
- Pricing:Wholesale prices do not include applicable taxes (HST) or shipping costs.
- Processing:Standard credit card processing fees (approx. 2.9% + 30¢) apply to online orders and are passed to the participant.
- Timelines:Final orders require a 14-day lead time from the closing of your digital form to the event delivery date.
- Returns:All fundraiser sales are final. Build A Friend will promptly replace any items found to have manufacturer defects.
- Safety Standards:All products meet CCPSA safety standards and are recommended for ages 3+.
- Tax Receipts:As a product vendor, Build A Friend does not issue charitable tax receipts for purchases.