A Fresh Approach to Fundraising

“School’s out for the summer…well until August anyway! With the new school year on the horizon, so is the annual right of passage for so many organizations—fundraisers. But with today’s economy, many organizations face a lack of funding which means the budgeted shortfall has to be made up somehow or else face cutting programs. We need a fresh approach!

The fundraising process doesn’t have to rely on yesterday’s methods. Consider items people actually want to buy and something that people will use on a day-to-day basis. Visualize a product with purpose for the active lifestyle, but also creates a sensible solution for the fundraising pocketbook. The answer? Check out the cinch sack or the silicone bracelet.

A lightweight backpack style tote that is perfect for carrying books, shoes, workout accessories, or thing else you need at hand. On top of versatile uses, the cinch sack continuously advertises your organization making it a great item for fundraising efforts and ongoing support from parents and friends.

The classic style is a great addition to your fundraising initiatives. Wrapping paper or candy bars quickly lose their glitz, but your supporters will welcome the cinch sack for its affordability and function.

For the eco-minded consumer, we also offer a recycled cinch sack. This stylish options is made from 51% post-consumer Cyclotex nylon recycled material. A zippered pocket is a great addition to this earth friendly carrier. Tuck away your keys, iPod, or any other small item that you want to keep separated for easy reach.

Want something smaller? We have the perfect item—the silicone bracelet. You may remember their rise to fame in the early 2000’s when cycling great Lance Armstrong used a yellow silicone bracelet to represent his Livestrong organization. Since then, numerous non-profits and organizations daunt the personalized silicone bracelet to unite their supporters. With a low production cost, these bracelets have the potential to generate a significant profit margin for your organization.

The start of the school year doesn’t have to bring another round of fundraising dread. Consider these two items for a fresh addition to your fundraising arsenal and watch your success soar. After all, there’s only so many ways to use frozen cookie dough!