I got a knock at the door yesterday and was surprised by a bunch of school kids selling candy bars for their school fundraiser. They endearingly explained to me what the fundraiser was for and showed me the items they had available for purchase. How could I say no to such adorable kids? It was impossible. I ended up buying way too many candy bars, but at least it was for a good cause!

This made me think about all of the possible fall fundraising ideas on Absorbent, Ink. One of the most important elements of successful fundraising is making a profit. Whether you’re raising money for schools, churches, awareness campaigns, animal shelters, sports teams or charities, the most important aspect is profitability. Luckily, custom fundraisers offer great returns. Absorbent, Ink. has a great selection of products that are perfect for fundraising events. Here are a few popular choices:

Food and Candy Items have to be one of the most popular fundraiser items. It’s great to have an excuse to buy delicious treats, especially if it’s for a wonderful cause. Gourmet Snack Gifts can include personal chocolate bars, candy gifts, cookie tins and more. They’re the perfect fundraiser ideas to sweeten your profit margins. Check out our huge selection of delectable Food and Beverage Gifts.

Another outstanding fundraising promotion is Rubber Awareness Bracelets. Custom Silicone Bracelets were created as a fundraiser by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help raise money for cancer awareness. They quickly became a popular fashion accessory worldwide and remain a sought after promotional item. Why not kick your fundraising campaign off right with Rubber Awareness Bracelets?

Custom Sports Bottles are an effective fundraiser idea. When they are imprinted with your logo or message they become walking billboards for your organization or event. They’re available in a wide variety of styles, including; aluminum water bottles, bike bottles, Nalgene water bottles, eco-friendly bottles and a whole lot more. They’re perfect fundraisers any time of the year.

Let Absorbent, Ink. help you get your fundraiser off on the right foot. Start shopping for Fundraiser Products and Business Promotional Items today!

Good luck,

Abby Ink

It’s actually starting to cool down a little around Austin. This must mean that autumn is right around the corner. If autumn is near, then great things like fall leaves, Thanksgiving and Halloween are close at hand. Another exceptional event that takes place in autumn is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Founded in 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was created as an annual campaign to raise funds for research, to increase awareness and to offer support to those affected by the disease.

I took a look through Absorbent, Ink. and found some products that will be perfect for any Breast Cancer Awareness events, fundraisers or promotions. Check these out:

Absorbent, Ink. has a large selection of stress balls to choose from, but two in particular are perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Pink Ribbon Stress Ball is perfect for any fundraising event or giveaway and it will make your logo squeezable. If you’re looking for something more eye-catching, Breast Stress Balls are just what you need. They are sure to make a memorable first impression at any awareness event.

If you’re looking for budget friendly items that people love, try custom Rubber Awareness Bracelets. They provide an excellent way to show your support and will get used time and time again. Magnetic Awareness Ribbons also offer staying power. These great magnets can stick to cars, refrigerators, filing cabinets and any other magnetic surface you’d like to decorate.

Why not organize a golf tournament for charity? These Ribbon Golf Balls would make the perfect accessory to any golf game. They feature the Susan G. Komen for the Cure pink ribbon that will look great with every swing. If golf is not your game, add your logo to these handy Awareness Ribbon Clips. They can be clipped practically anywhere to help spread the message.

Whatever your cause might be, Absorbent, Ink. would love to assist you with all of your promotional product needs. Browse the catalog of Custom Promotional Products today and get started.

Race for the Cure,

Abby Ink

Yesterday it was announced that news anchors Brian Williams, Katie Couric, and Charles Gibson of NBC, CBS, and ABC, will sit on one set for a prime-time telecast called “Stand up 2 Cancer.” The special will air September 5, 2008 at 8pm et. www.standup2cancer.org

“Katie, Charlie and Brian will report on potentially life-saving research, speaking with both patients and scientists. We hope to entertain you, educate you, move and inspire you,” said movie and television producer Laura Ziskin, who will produce the special.

You can donate to the organization here: http://www.standup2cancer.org/donate

Awareness bracelets are another great way to join in the fight against cancer and raise awareness.

Summer is a fantastic time to host outdoor events and benefits to raise money for your non-profit agency. Businesses will jump at the chance to help sponsor your good cause by providing imprinted products, sharing both your logo and theirs. To reach as many people as possible, host an outdoor benefit concert and invite the entire community. Sponsors can provide several food and beverage stands complete with imprinted plastic cups, paper plates, and napkins. Invite the attendees to donate by providing donation bowls at each stand. Or allow people to donate for a glow-in-the-dark awareness bracelet.

A silent auction is also a good way to raise awareness for a good cause. Businesses can support the cause by donating their own services and products for the auction. By hosting the event at a local park or fairgrounds, you can avoid renting a building and keep costs low while still having enough space for the public. To increase exposure and so no one goes home empty-handed, have everyone pick up an event T-shirt on their way out with the T-shirt sporting all the sponsors involved.

To appease your lucrative donors, host an invitation-only formal dinner at a local banquet hall. Invite current donors as well as prospective ones. This is a good way to have an intimate dinner to thank your donors, yet serves as an informational gathering for future donors in order to gain some much-needed support for the cause. Provide imprinted champagne glasses and coasters for your guests. Businesses can help sponsor this event by providing rewarding gift bags for all those in attendance. Imprint the bag with your logo and all of the sponsors of the event. The bag can include gift certificates from the sponsors, along with items such as imprinted picture frames and coffee tumblers. Also include key chains and bumper stickers with the message “I Help Support [Enter Cause Here].” This gesture will ensure more exposure for your cause and for your sponsors, generating more support in the future.