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

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.