Thursday, March 22, 2012

Branded Merchandise For Schools

Branded Merchandise For Schools by Agustin Cardenas

 

Schools, churches and community organizations looking for a fun fundraising idea that is appropriate for youth participation should consider making a minimal investment in promotional items that can be sold for a profit. Using imprinted products for your fundraising needs will serve two purposes: bringing in money and increasing awareness of your church, school or organization throughout the community.

Selling custom products is fun and simple, and people of all ages can be involved. Children can sell the products door-to-door, at community events, in front of grocery stores or at sporting events, while adults can sell them at work, and grandparents and retirees can sell them at social functions or even Bingo night. When prospective buyers know the money is going to support a good cause, they are much more likely to purchase branded merchandise particularly if the printed products are attractive and functional. For example, pens, pencils, magnets, keyrings, business card holders, mugs, water bottles and t-shirts are all excellent examples of custom logo items that are functional, can be purchased inexpensively and are easy to sell.

With so many types and styles of branded merchandise available, it is easy to find the perfect option to suit your fundraising needs. Whether you are looking for simple custom plastic pens that cost less than a postage stamp, or a fashionable mug that will show off your organization's logo and increase your earning potential, your next fundraiser is sure to be a success when you include stylish, useful promotional products that will appeal to a wide range of potential buyers.

Non-profit organizations that provide social services, educate the community on important issues or encourage community involvement can greatly benefit from promotional items. Imprinted products can serve many purposes for non-profit organizations, including increasing brand awareness, fundraising, educating the community on a particular issue and acting as incentives for community involvement, signing up for a mailing list or registering to vote.

One obvious way non-profits can use branded merchandise is to sell them through fundraising campaigns, at community events or at the organization's location, or to give them to donors in exchange for a donation. This type of fundraising can prove very successful, particularly because people enjoy supporting worthwhile causes and always like getting something in return for their generosity. If the agency selects appealing, functional promo products, they will be even easier to sell and will bring in even more money to help pay for the services the group provides.

Imprinted items can also be used to increase awareness of political issue campaigns and to educate the community on important ballot issues. While non-profits cannot endorse candidates, they can certainly take on issues that affect the community group they serve, and can use promotional items to encourage folks to register to vote, or to sign up to receive email updates regarding pertinent issues.

However agencies choose to use branded merchandise , they are sure to receive a healthy return on a small initial investment, and will increase awareness of their brand, as well as the services they provide, while meeting their fundraising or community action goals.

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