| Choosing the right fundraising item for your | | | | example, a nice piece of luggage or a laptop carry |
| promotion is very important. You want your | | | | bag could be offered for a much higher donation level |
| fundraiser to gain attention, to stand out from the | | | | than a simple logo mug or keyring. |
| rest, and to remain memorable. Items you select can | | | | The catalogue of merchandise can be extremely |
| be little advertisements for your charity if you plan | | | | extensive, from small items like pens and mugs, to |
| them to be effective in the long term. | | | | large items like promotional bags and games. You can |
| When they first decide to select a fundraising item, | | | | imprint on most items, which is a great idea that |
| many people immediately think of small, inexpensive | | | | should be used freely. Besides items like clothing, |
| items such as trolley coin key rings, fridge magnets, | | | | electronics, music, and giftware, there are perishables |
| or badges. However, it pays to take some time to | | | | you can use, such as food items or gift baskets. The |
| go over the catalogue of merchandise, and consider | | | | list is virtually endless. |
| which items will do the best work for your charity. | | | | A charity may run a televised fundraiser campaign, or |
| Fundraising merchandise can work for your charity, in | | | | participate in a community event, to obtain |
| bringing attention to your charity's name, or an event | | | | awareness. Publicity is extremely valuable in allowing |
| your charity is sponsoring, and the items can have | | | | your charity to stand out from all the other causes |
| longevity in the marketplace. As people continue to | | | | that cry out for cash and other types of donations. |
| use and show off their branded merchandise, it will | | | | There will always be loyal contributors who will |
| be seen by many more persons who may eventually | | | | support your charity regardless of any promotion, |
| have an interest in knowing more about your charity, | | | | but using fundraising items can bring in many more |
| or even in making a donation. | | | | new supporters. |
| There is a fundraising item to suit every charity's | | | | Narrowing down the selection of merchandise to find |
| campaign, strategy, and budget. Actually, there are | | | | just the right ones for your promotion is very |
| hundreds of thousands of items to select from, so | | | | important for success. Your specialty supplier can help |
| you are able to find things that are truly unique. You | | | | you with this fun job, and help you keep within your |
| can match items to different levels of contributions, | | | | allotted budget requirements. Be sure to ask for help! |
| to help raise the final amount of donations. For | | | | |