Build A Friend Fundraising
The Most Paw-some Way to Support Your Cause!
Build A Friend makes fundraising easy and creative. Our DIY plush kits are hand-stuffed with no sewing and no heavy machinery—allowing participants to experience the magic of making their own companion right at your event!
How It Works
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 page to choose their friends and can pay securely online (plus processing fees).
Fulfillment
We pack your order! For $2/kit, we can pre-organize packages by participant, room, or department.
Note: Adoption certificates can be customized to your group. They are provided in one bundle for ease of shipping.
Why Groups Love Us
Secure internal zip-tie and outer velcro closure.
Custom online order forms make collecting payments a breeze.
Earn $8.00 - $13.00+ per kit for your cause or organization.
Add a plain T-shirt so participants can decorate with fabric markers!
Pricing Details
| Item Selection | Wholesale | Retail | Your Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Kit Plush, Stuffing, Heart, Certificate | $22.00 | $30.00 | $8.00 |
| Budget Bundle Kit + Plain T-Shirt (DIY!) | $27.00 | $35.00 | $8.00 |
| Mascot Bundle Kit + Logo T-Shirt | $32.00 | $42.00 | $10.00 |
| Premium Bundle Kit + Personalized Name Shirt | $37.00 | $50.00 | $13.00 |
💰 Estimate Your Profits
Your Group Could Raise:
Organizer Checklist
Select an event date at least 4-6 weeks out to allow for promotion and shipping.
Choose 1-10 plush styles from our current catalog to keep choice easy for participants.
Use our provided social media graphics and posters to spread the word to your community.
We recommend closing orders 14 days before your event to ensure everything arrives on time.
Arrange for a few tables and volunteers to help kids "bring their friends to life" on event day!
Ready to start your fundraiser?
Contact Us📋 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 replace any items found to have manufacturer defects.
- Safety: 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.