Campaign Planning
Build a clear fundraising plan around your fun run with practical guidance on goals, timelines, products, and participation strategies for schools, clubs, and nonprofit groups.
Turn school spirit into real fundraising momentum with fun run fundraisers for schools and organizations supported by proven products, practical resources, and nationwide fulfillment. Van Wyk Confections helps groups create engaging campaigns that are easy to run, simple for families to support, and backed by more than 26 years of fundraising experience from Castle Rock, Colorado to communities across the U.S.
Flexible fundraising support for fun runs, school events, youth groups, and nonprofit campaigns.
Build a clear fundraising plan around your fun run with practical guidance on goals, timelines, products, and participation strategies for schools, clubs, and nonprofit groups.
Give supporters a simple way to help through online ship-to-home popcorn fundraising, reducing paper forms, cash handling, and local product distribution responsibilities.
Add proven fundraising favorites like ONE DOLLAR BARS, Chocolatiers, pretzels, popcorn, gummi bears, and fruit snacks to increase earnings around your event.
Work with professional fundraising distributors who help groups understand product choices, profit margins, order quantities, and campaign execution from start to finish.
Motivate participants with gift card giveaway opportunities and simple engagement ideas that encourage reviews, photos, school pride, and stronger fundraising participation.
Access fast nationwide delivery through more than 10 warehouse locations, helping fundraising groups receive fresh, factory-sealed products without complicated minimums.
Start by defining your goal, event date, participant group, and preferred fundraising format. Van Wyk Confections helps schools and organizations evaluate product options, online selling, and profit potential so the campaign fits your timeline and community.
Helping schools, teams, churches, and nonprofits raise meaningful funds with engaging, easy-to-run campaigns.
"A fun product for FUN-draising! Delicious too!"
"Delicious pretzels! Everyone loved them. Easy to sell and great fundraiser."
"Van Wyk's fortune cookies and pretzel rods put them over the top, in my book. With great service and a great product, they made choosing a fundraising program an easy choice."
"We have successfully been selling Van Wyk Confections for a fundraiser at our school for years and it is always a hit. People start asking about the fundraiser at the beginning of the school year. This year the freshman class tried something new and ordered half of our order in..."
"Fundraiser experience was great. Chocolate bars taste great. And my daughter had a blast selling the bars."
"Love their pretzel rod fundraisers! Super easy to sell & the pretzels are delicious! 🤤"
"We absolutely love the candy coated pretzels rod! I love this fundraiser company for the school🙌🏽"
"The pretzel fundraiser they do is so amazing, it goes by so fast and its a common favorite"
"Brought a box of 60 chocolate pretzel rods to work on Sunday to help my great niece with her fundraiser. There were about ten of us there and I sold 40. Everyone loved them! Thank you for the nice assortment and great quality. Most importantly thanks for helping our school..."
"School fundraiser so so fun to participate in in the parties after are so amazing!! Recommended!!!"
"Really amazing fundraising for school will help you a lot! These pretzels are just so addicting to eat they are so delicious!"
"Excellent fundraiser for students and the pretzels are great!"
"Very good tasting pretzels and great for school fundraisers!!!"
"Good fundraiser experience!"
"Purchased the chocolate covered pretzels to sell as a fundraiser for our school. Sold one box at concession stand in one baseball game! Each of the 4 flavors got raving reviews.Next game,brought out two boxes.Sold just as quickly.Hot item to make 40 percent profit.Buy 20 cases get 1 free, which..."
"A fun product for FUN-draising! Delicious too!"
"Delicious pretzels! Everyone loved them. Easy to sell and great fundraiser."
"Van Wyk's fortune cookies and pretzel rods put them over the top, in my book. With great service and a great product, they made choosing a fundraising program an easy choice."
"We have successfully been selling Van Wyk Confections for a fundraiser at our school for years and it is always a hit. People start asking about the fundraiser at the beginning of the school year. This year the freshman class tried something new and ordered half of our order in..."
"Fundraiser experience was great. Chocolate bars taste great. And my daughter had a blast selling the bars."
"Love their pretzel rod fundraisers! Super easy to sell & the pretzels are delicious! 🤤"
"We absolutely love the candy coated pretzels rod! I love this fundraiser company for the school🙌🏽"
"The pretzel fundraiser they do is so amazing, it goes by so fast and its a common favorite"
"Brought a box of 60 chocolate pretzel rods to work on Sunday to help my great niece with her fundraiser. There were about ten of us there and I sold 40. Everyone loved them! Thank you for the nice assortment and great quality. Most importantly thanks for helping our school..."
"School fundraiser so so fun to participate in in the parties after are so amazing!! Recommended!!!"
"Really amazing fundraising for school will help you a lot! These pretzels are just so addicting to eat they are so delicious!"
"Excellent fundraiser for students and the pretzels are great!"
"Very good tasting pretzels and great for school fundraisers!!!"
"Good fundraiser experience!"
"Purchased the chocolate covered pretzels to sell as a fundraiser for our school. Sold one box at concession stand in one baseball game! Each of the 4 flavors got raving reviews.Next game,brought out two boxes.Sold just as quickly.Hot item to make 40 percent profit.Buy 20 cases get 1 free, which..."
"A fun product for FUN-draising! Delicious too!"
"Delicious pretzels! Everyone loved them. Easy to sell and great fundraiser."
"Van Wyk's fortune cookies and pretzel rods put them over the top, in my book. With great service and a great product, they made choosing a fundraising program an easy choice."
"We have successfully been selling Van Wyk Confections for a fundraiser at our school for years and it is always a hit. People start asking about the fundraiser at the beginning of the school year. This year the freshman class tried something new and ordered half of our order in..."
"Fundraiser experience was great. Chocolate bars taste great. And my daughter had a blast selling the bars."
"Love their pretzel rod fundraisers! Super easy to sell & the pretzels are delicious! 🤤"
"We absolutely love the candy coated pretzels rod! I love this fundraiser company for the school🙌🏽"
"The pretzel fundraiser they do is so amazing, it goes by so fast and its a common favorite"
"Brought a box of 60 chocolate pretzel rods to work on Sunday to help my great niece with her fundraiser. There were about ten of us there and I sold 40. Everyone loved them! Thank you for the nice assortment and great quality. Most importantly thanks for helping our school..."
"School fundraiser so so fun to participate in in the parties after are so amazing!! Recommended!!!"
"Really amazing fundraising for school will help you a lot! These pretzels are just so addicting to eat they are so delicious!"
"Excellent fundraiser for students and the pretzels are great!"
"Very good tasting pretzels and great for school fundraisers!!!"
"Good fundraiser experience!"
"Purchased the chocolate covered pretzels to sell as a fundraiser for our school. Sold one box at concession stand in one baseball game! Each of the 4 flavors got raving reviews.Next game,brought out two boxes.Sold just as quickly.Hot item to make 40 percent profit.Buy 20 cases get 1 free, which..."
Van Wyk Confections makes fundraising simpler, more profitable, and easier to manage.
Over 26 years helping groups run practical, profitable fundraising programs from Castle Rock nationwide.
Many products offer 40-50% profit potential, helping schools reach goals faster.
More than 10 U.S. warehouses support fast, reliable fulfillment for communities across the country.
Professional distributors and resources guide volunteers through planning, selling, and fulfillment.
Experienced fundraising specialists supporting schools and organizations nationwide.
Founder and Owner
Mark Van Wyk is the Founder and Owner of Van Wyk Confections, the visionary behind the company's launch in 2000 with the creation of the Original ONE DOLLAR BAR. With over 35 years of experience in marketing, sales, and the fundraising industry, Mark's creativity and strategic insight are woven into every product and program the company offers. He has served multiple terms on the board of AFRDS, the Association for Fundraising Distributors and Suppliers, demonstrating his commitment to professionalism and ethical standards across the industry. Under his leadership, Van Wyk Confections has helped non-profit groups nationwide raise over $50 million for their causes. Mark's passion for innovation continues to drive the company forward, ensuring schools, clubs, sports teams, and churches have access to easy-to-run, highly profitable fundraising programs.
Erica Van Wyk is a valued member of the Van Wyk Confections team, contributing to the company's ongoing mission of delivering innovative, high-quality fundraising products to schools, clubs, sports teams, and non-profit organizations nationwide. As part of a dedicated family-owned business with over 26 years of experience in the confectionery and fundraising industry, Erica plays an integral role in supporting the company's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Van Wyk Confections takes pride in offering easy-to-run, highly profitable programs, and Erica's contributions help ensure that every organization they work with receives the full support needed to reach their fundraising goals from start to finish.
Scott Van Andel has been a cornerstone of the Van Wyk Confections team since 2005, bringing strong leadership and organizational expertise to every facet of the business. Over nearly two decades, Scott has played a pivotal role in developing innovative new products, coordinating the company's expansive network of over 10 distribution centers across the nation, and building a team of experienced fundraising professionals. His efforts have been instrumental in ensuring fast, reliable nationwide delivery and exceptional support for schools, clubs, sports teams, and non-profit organizations. Scott's dedication to operational excellence helps Van Wyk Confections deliver on its promise of easy-to-run, highly profitable fundraising programs, ensuring every client is fully supported from start to finish.
Chris Laverty has been the creative force behind Van Wyk Confections' marketing and graphic design since joining the team in 2009. As the lead developer of new and innovative products, Chris is responsible for driving brand growth and ensuring every product, display, and campaign reflects the company's commitment to quality and creativity. Her expertise spans product design, tradeshow presentations, custom brochures, website development, and social media strategy. Chris's relentless pursuit of fresh concepts and balanced aesthetics keeps Van Wyk Confections at the forefront of the fundraising industry, helping schools, clubs, and non-profit organizations connect with exciting products that drive results. Her passion for innovation ensures the company's offerings remain visually compelling and highly marketable nationwide.
Sheryl Walker is a dedicated member of the Van Wyk Confections team, supporting the company's mission to provide innovative, high-quality fundraising solutions to non-profit organizations, schools, sports teams, and clubs across the nation. As part of a family-owned business with over 26 years of experience in the confectionery and fundraising industry, Sheryl contributes to the company's reputation for outstanding customer support and operational excellence. Van Wyk Confections is committed to ensuring every fundraising group is fully supported from start to finish, and Sheryl's efforts play an important role in upholding that promise and helping organizations across the country achieve their fundraising goals.
A fun run fundraiser typically combines a school or group event with pledge-based giving, product sales, or sponsorship support. Participants register, invite family and friends to contribute, and complete laps, miles, or activity challenges. Van Wyk Confections can support the fundraising side with easy-to-sell products, online options, incentives, and distributor guidance that help organizations build excitement before and after the event.
Get practical guidance for your school or organization’s fundraiser.
Promotes ethical product fundraising standards.
Highly rated by hundreds of customers.
Fundraising product innovation since 2000.
Tell us about your group, timeline, and fundraising goal. A Van Wyk Confections representative can help you explore practical options and next steps.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (303) 346-9453. You can also send us a quick email at info@vanwykconfections.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (303) 346-9453. You can also send us a quick email at info@vanwykconfections.com.