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Allow MQ-Connect to plug your group in, to Profits.
MQ-Connect is the power cord and our Vendor/Partners the outlet.
All you need do, is decide which outlet will energize your group’s personal power.
If there is a will, there is a way. Plug us in and get started today!
Our Vision and Mission
A Vision For The Future
Our Vision at MQ-Connect Fundraising is to be viewed as the provider of choice for K-12 fundraising activities in Upstate New York, by representing the best brand names with proven delivery systems. Our personal approach will be enhanced by leveraging technology to simplify the entire process. We will be viewed as a vital partner in creating and executing fundraising programs year after year. We are recognized by our industry peers for innovation, ethical practices, and commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our mission.
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About MQ-Connect
MQ-Connect Fundraising is focused on k-12 schools and youth group fundraising campaigns with the goal of educational enrichment and dream fulfillment. We serve Central and Northern NY with passion and personal accountability. With the guidance & support of MQ-Connect Fundraising you have the complete solution to your fundraising needs. Our process driven approach will make your life as Chairperson easy while maximizing your group’s profit. From concept to cash we have the expertise and experience to make your fundraiser smooth and profitable. We represent only the best vendors in the fundraising industry, so you are assured quality products from reputable companies. Choose MQ-Connect Fundraising to plugged you in to the right program for your group.
Your Guide
My commitment…
…is your group’s success!
Please to meet you. I am Principal and founding member of MQ-Connect Fundraising. 
Since 2010 I have used my talents to put over $5 million dollars directly into the hands of my school groups. With 30 years of experience in both corporate America and entrepreneurial startups, you can feel comfortable in knowing your guide is qualified to lead your group to success. Whether it be implementing technology initiatives, tracking programs, or satisfying customer claims; I maintain constant vigilance to ensure your fundraiser is both monetarily and functionally a success. I am the conduit that plugs your group in and martials them through to personal empowerment and educational enrichment.
Since landing in Syracuse in 1983, I have had the good fortune of giving back to my community in time and talent. Starting with the Syracuse Jaycees I went on to serve these other great community minded organizations. American Diabetes Association Professional Education Committee, Greater Syracuse Chamber Red Carpet Committee, Syracuse Association of Realtors, Syracuse Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, The MONY Group Employee Association, and Habitat for Humanity Tear Down Crew.
I am a proud MBA graduate of Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, and BA graduate of Flagler College in St. Augustine Florida. My wife Laurel and I have been married 35 years and raised both our children right here in Central New York.
Charles W. Morton, Principal
Let’s move ahead together.
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Everything starts with, Why?
People ask me, “What do you do for a living”? I tell them, “Why” is the question that guides me every day. I believe the education of our young people is of paramount importance. Education takes many forms, extracurricular activities and experiential learning create some of the best and most meaningful outcomes. Providing personal empowerment and tools to school and youth groups so dreams can be realized is deeply gratifying. Whether it be a class trip to Washington DC, new cheerleading uniforms, or the brightest new Tuba for the Marching Band, it never gets old seeing to personal growth happen in young people. This is “why” I do “what” I do.
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Our Partners
Cherrydale
Otis Spunkmeyer
Gourmet cookie dough is a simply the best fundraising solution for schools and groups to raise money. Happiness is a “Warm Cookie”. With an item that everybody loves, understands, and trusts, it is hard to go wrong with Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough. Trusted for over 30 years making cookie dough people love, Otis is a clear choice when it comes to cookie dough and fresh baked goods. So why use anyone other than the #1 cookie dough in the fundraising business? Our terrific Icehouse partners are critical to success and we treasure the relationship we have built so that your frozen food delivery goes smoothly.
World’s Finest Chocolate
Since 1939, World’s Finest® Chocolate has crafted premium chocolate directly from the cocoa bean. By using only the finest raw ingredients and our unique family recipe, we ensure that every piece will satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Our founder, Ed Opler, Sr., pioneered chocolate product fundraising, starting with our first customer: Zion High School. Just outside of the city of Chicago, the Zion HS band was the first group ever to do commercialized product fundraising. Since 1949, we’ve helped our customers raise over $4,000,000,000!
We have a vested interest in helping communities all across the country. This is why our new tagline, We Fund Communities™, stays true to our roots: who we are and what we represent. It is our brand promise. We are proud to partner with schools and organizations all over the country to help them reach and exceed their fundraising goals every single year. We pride ourselves in providing you with high-quality fundraising products with excellent service, at a value price.
SaveAround
The nation’s first coupon book. Enjoy the city SaveAround has been putting money in people’s pockets longer than any other coupon company. With a focus on putting local companies in front of your buying public SaveAround creates a win for the fundraising group, a win for its coupon book buyers, and a win for local advertisers. It is so easy to make all your money back in savings that the coupon book sells itself. Many people look for it every year. So don’t disappoint the buying public and run a SaveAround coupon book sale today.
Prize Programs
Ask about the hundreds of other shared or no cost ways to incentivize your Group!
Porknight
Incentive rating 5
Level 15
Group Type Best for grades K-8 Daily incentive
Top Prize Xbox Series X or $200 cash
Prize Carnival
Incentive rating 5
Levels 15
Group Type Best for grades 5-8 Middle School
Top Prize Xbox Series X or $200 cash
Prize Explosion
Incentive rating 4.5
Levels 15
Group Type Best for grades K-8
Top Prize Volt Electric Scooter or $200 cash
Prize Parade
Incentive rating 5
Levels 15
Group Type Best for grades K-8
Top Prize Xbox Series X or $200 cash
Register Share Win
Incentive rating 4
Levels 15
Group Type Every registered seller in USA
Top Prize Xbox Series X or $200 cash
Incentive rating 5
Levels 11
Group Type Everyone but best in Middle Schools
Top Prize $200 cash (limo to lunch cost split at 50%)
News & Updates
Cherrydale
Cherrydale Cherrydale is the oldest, and one of the largest, catalog fundraising companies in the United States. For more than 100 years, Cherrydale has helped build communities through their fundraising programs. Cherrydale wrapping paper is known for quality, and...
World’s Finest
World's Finest® "World’s Finest® Chocolate attributes the company’s success to our winning combination of innovation & tradition. Founder Ed Opler, Sr.’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive us to try new and different things to move the company forward. And...
Otis Spunkmeyer
Otis Spunkmeyer Gourmet cookie dough is a simple fundraising solution for schools and groups to raise money. With an item that everybody loves, understands, and trusts it is hard to go wrong with Otis Spunkmeyer. Trusted for over 30 years making cookie dough people...
Contact Us
You have many ways of getting in touch. MQ-Connect, LLC is your independent fundraising representative I am available 24/7 to help you achieve your goals. Call, text,or email me directly for the quickest response. Cherrydale’s headquartered in Englewood, Colorado and maintains normal business hours Mountain Time. My internal customer service representative is based in Lansdale, PA and is available to me from 8am – 6pm Eastern time.
3866 Howlett Hill Road Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone: 315-882-1271
Email:
Charles@MQ-Connect.com
MQ-Connect, LLC
Cherrydale Headquarters
9540 S. Maroon Circle suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 800-333-4525
Email:
info@Cherrydale.com
Internal Customer Service
Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: 877-619-4822
Email:
emarks@cherrydale.com