One of the biggest challenges that nonprofit organizations and schools face is simply having enough money to stay afloat, pursue their goals, and strengthen their communities. These organizations host a variety of different events and efforts to meet their fundraising goals. From fun runs to galas, auctions to bake sales, nonprofits have a variety of different ways to raise money. Wristband fundraisers are an easy way to both raise money and promote your cause.
How to Throw a Wristband Fundraiser
Step One: Create Your Awesome Design
First things first, create the perfect design for your rubber fundraising wristbands. You can add custom text in your preferred font, as well as graphics and logos that represent your organization. In other words, you have the ability to design rubber bracelets that meet your exact branding criteria.
Step Two: Decide How and Where to Distribute Them
Wristbands have a place at pretty much any fundraiser. The real question is how to distribute them. You may decide to distribute them for free. You may also choose to sell them individually at your event. The choice is entirely yours. After all, you know what is best for your organization. Here are a few options.
Raffles
Everyone loves a good raffle, and what better way to ensure that everybody is a winner than with rubber fundraiser bracelets. You may have a number of big ticket items to raffle off, but not everyone will be a winner. Having a few extra small prizes, like these wristbands, will help everyone feel more included.
Goodie Bags
Many events hand out goodie bags as part of being a guest at the event. Inside the goodie bags, you can often find t-shirts, water bottles, and raffle tickets. Why not include a rubber bracelet as well? Unlike t-shirts, these wristbands can be worn at all times!
Sell Them
Wristbands can be sold at huge margins! Schools and charities alike sell rubber wristbands to raise money for a good cause efficiently. You can also ask a sponsor to foot the bill to buy the merchandise so you can keep 100% of the proceeds.
Step Three: Invest
Using the proceeds from your wristband fundraiser, you can make important investments in your organization’s future. If you are a school, you can use this money to purchase new equipment, fund extracurricular programs, and improve technology and facilities. If you are a charity, you can use this money to raise awareness, fund projects, or pay your operational expenses.
Rubber Bracelets as a Fundraising Tool
Awareness and Branding
Rubber bracelets can be designed to match your exact branding, making it an easily-recognizable promotional tool. Many organizations use specific colors as part of their branding. For example, breast cancer awareness is universally recognized by the color pink. Use wristbands to get your brand and message across.
School Spirit
If you are raising money for a school program, utilize school spirit to boost your sales. Rally students, teachers, and parents together for your amazing cause and ensure that your students have opportunities to grow and explore new interests.
Throw an Amazing Wristband Fundraiser
We are here to help you achieve success at your next wristband fundraiser. Beyond just rubber bracelets, we also offer a variety of different admission products to help you keep your event secure. Shop our variety of different security products to ensure that your fundraiser runs smoothly. And if you have any questions about any of our products, reach out! We have a team ready to provide support.