 Successful
Fundraisers
Ornament Fundraisers
At Tom Pollard Designs of Pittsburgh, PA, we know how to host a
successful fundraiser. Our heirloom quality, stunning gold-plated brass
ornaments provide a unique fundraising opportunity.
Three Fundraising Approaches
We specialize in producing the finest gold-plated custom brass
ornaments. These unique, commemorative ornaments are stunning pieces
manufactured to the most demanding specifications. Our unique, custom
ornaments are great fundraisers for:
- Non-profit, church, and choir fundraisers
- A university or high school fundraiser
- Chamber of Commerce or community fundraiser
- Soccer and sport team fundraisers
- School clubs: forensic teams, chess and Latin clubs, etc.
- PTA, PTO, and other parent group fundraising projects
Contact Tom Pollard Designs
today and we'll be happy to discuss your ornament design with you. Learn
more on our
Custom Fundraiser page, as well
as more about
The Process, and
Pricing and Benefits.
Seven Fundraising Tips
Fundraiser Tip 1: When you commission a custom design,
order additional stock ornaments to go along with your personalized
ornament, expanding your potential sales opportunities. (Everyone knows
someone in our Occupation Series, for example, a policeman, teacher, postal
worker, or EMS personnel.) Visit our Custom Fundraiser page to learn more.
Fundraiser Tip 2: You don't have to purchase a custom
designed ornament to have a successful fundraiser. Save money by purchasing
a supply of our popular Collectible Ornaments to sell in your fundraising
drive. Everyone loves the brilliant glitter of our polished gold-plated
ornaments, and you have over 100 to choose from in the following categories:
Visit our Custom and Collectible Ornaments page to learn more.
Fundraiser Tip 3: Fundraising drives work best when you
get the word out. Create a buzz in your community, school, church, or
organization. Here are some ideas for spreading the news about your
fundraising project:
- Schedule a kick-off party for your fundraiser and notify the media.
During the party, raffle off a custom brass ornament.
- Create a flyer announcing your fundraiser and distribute your flyers
through your school system and local community groups.
- Mail your announcement flyers to school alumni and past members of
your organization.
- Arrange to have a community leader make the first purchase and use
this as a photo opportunity for press releases.
- Send press releases to the print, radio, and television media in
your area (include photos when appropriate).
- Create advertising placemats to promote your fundraiser at community
dinners.
- Display examples of your custom brass ornament in stores and public
places.
Volunteer to speak at meetings, luncheons, and community service clubs
about the fundraiser. Use these opportunities to show off your custom
brass ornament.
Fundraiser Tip 4: Develop a theme for your custom brass
ornament certain to be popular in your community. While you may be
sponsoring a soccer fundraiser, perhaps the theme of your sale should
revolve around patriotism, pride in nationality, conservation, a special
building or location relating to hometown pride. Consider what is certain to
catch the attention of your community.
Fundraiser Tip 5: Take into account the time of year
for your fundraiser. Ornaments are natural Christmas gifts. Should your
personalized brass ornament include a seasonal theme?
Fundraiser Tip 6: Consider doubling the cost when
determining a selling price for your custom brass ornament. As a
one-of-a-kind keepsake, your unique ornament cannot be found anywhere else.
Customers will expect to pay a premium and will want to support your
efforts.
Fundraiser Tip 7: Collect as much information as you
can to make your fundraising effort a success. For example, visit websites
specializing in fundraising ideas. These can often supplement or bring to
life your fundraiser. We recommend:
www.fundraiserhelp.com
www.fundraising-ideas.org
www.fundraiser-finder.com
"Everything we make at Tom Pollard Designs tugs at
someone's heartstring or puts a smile on someone's face. Our goal is to
bring to life a bit of beauty and remembrance. We create unforgettable,
one-of-a-kind ornaments for that special purpose you have chosen to
commemorate. On these pages, we provide examples of the creativity and
craftsmanship you can expect from our company. Please don't hesitate to
call us at 412-761-4788 or 800-231-4788, or to
Contact Us via this website."
-- Tom Pollard, Owner
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