Christmas Tree & Wreath Fundraiser | Student Responsibility

As a CCS student, you play a vital role in our annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Fundraiser! Every tree, wreath, and donation sold directly supports Christian education at CCS and helps provide scholarships for CCS families in need.

Gross Sales Goal Progress
$0 $1,700 Raised $10,000 Goal

Quick Motivation Boost

Watch this 2-minute video from Mr. Matt Hill – he’ll fire you up and give you simple, practical tips on how to sell with confidence!

Sales Goals

  • Every student must sell a minimum of 8 trees and/or wreaths (Gift-A-Tree donations count toward your personal quota).

  • Students are strongly encouraged to promote Gift-A-Tree donations as part of reaching (and exceeding!) their goal.

Promotion Channels – Get the Word Out!

  • Social Media Weekly posts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc. Personal appeals work best: “Hey friends! I’m trying to sell just 8 Christmas trees/wreaths to help fund scholarships at CCS and bless families in need. Can you help me reach my goal? Here’s the link: trees.christiancenterschool.org (and please select my name at checkout! 🎄)”

  • Email Campaigns Send personalized emails to extended family, church contacts, past CCS families, and community groups. Include the direct link and a short note about how their purchase makes a real difference. Email Template

  • Text Outreach Every student texts at least 16 people (family, neighbors, coaches, coworkers, etc.) with the direct link and a quick personal message.

  • Flyers & Posters Pick up flyers/posters at school or church to distribute locally (bulletin boards, businesses, community centers). Every flyer has a large QR code that goes straight to trees.christiancenterschool.org. Download the Flyer

How the Money Is Distributed – Margin Allocation

  • 95% of the profit margin from every item you sell is credited directly to your personal trip/scholarship balance.

  • 5% of the profit margin goes into a General Pool that is shared equally among all students who put effort into the tree lot setup and maintenance.

  • This system rewards strong sellers while ensuring fairness for everyone who serves on the lot.

What We’re Offering

Premium Douglas Fir Christmas Trees and Handcrafted Fresh Wreaths

Easy Ways to Sell

  1. Start Close to Home Reach out to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, teachers, church family, and anyone in your circle.

  2. Share the Mission Let people know their purchase supports Christian education at CCS.

  3. Direct Everyone to the Online Store All orders and current options are at: trees.christiancenterschool.org. Guide customers to:

    • Select their tree or wreath

    • Delivery / Pickup Options (let customers know what’s available!)

      • Local Delivery – Enter your address at checkout to see if delivery is available to your area and the fee (some areas may not qualify).

      • Store Pickup – FREE – Self-service pickup starting November 28. Once the order is placed, it’s ready for collection with your order number.

      • Gift-A-Tree to a Family in Need – Choose this option and CCS partners with Love INC to deliver the tree to a family who needs Christmas cheer (counts toward your sales goal!).

    • At checkout, have them select your name from the student dropdown (“Who helped you with this purchase?” or “Student salesperson”). This is the only way CCS knows to credit you for the sale.

  4. Promote Gift-A-Tree Invite (Add-On) customers to bless a family in need by donating a tree (these count toward your 8-item goal!). CCS students and families will personally deliver every Gift-A-Tree—such a meaningful way to spread Christmas joy!

  5. Follow Up Graciously A friendly reminder or thank-you message often turns interest into a sale. Be polite, enthusiastic, and clear in every interaction. Ask for the sale several times.

  6. In-Person You are welcome to stand outside at the tree lot and sell in person. While we don’t have a sign up sheet for times the best times to sell typically will be between 4-8:30pm.

  7. Always Thank Customers for supporting CCS students, families, and our school’s mission—and give one last gentle reminder to select your name at checkout!

Commission

At checkout, have the customer select your name from the student dropdown (“Who can we thank for the referral?)

Together, let’s make this year’s fundraiser the best yet—your efforts truly make a difference for our CCS families! Thank you for being the heart of this outreach. Merry Christmas! 🎄