3 Reasons High School Groups do Tumbler Fundraisers

How to boost your high school sales profit.

High school fundraising groups have two disadvantages right out of the gate when it comes to fundraisers. One, they're most likely having to compete with several other groups on campus who are also trying to raise money. And two, other feeder schools are also out selling. This makes for a crowded marketplace.

Unless they want to try and compete in an already jam-packed sales arena, high school students need to look for fundraising ideas that will distinguish them from their competition. This will require doing homework by discovering what's not currently offered and what might appeal more to potential buyers.

Selling personalized tumblers offers several advantages over other types of products. This makes them worth considering for high school groups.

One benefit is that these items are usually not sold by elementary and middle school groups, so the competition becomes much more manageable.

Plus, high school spirit and loyalty tend to be much more robust, so more people, both on and off campus, will be interested.

Here are three reasons why high school groups experience a lot of success doing tumbler fundraisers:

1. Tumbler Fundraisers Promote the Group

Unlike most other products, sports tumblers can be customized with the group's name and colors. This provides the group with an excellent promotional opportunity as they're raising money. For example, high school sports groups can place specific information on their tumblers, which may include their:

1. Player Roster
2. Season Schedule
3. Contact Information

2. Sports Tumblers are Practical & Popular

People use tumblers daily at home, car driving, or at work. They're also relatively inexpensive. This makes them easy to sell to many prospects, including other students, faculty, and the community.

Tumblers can also instill loyalty and conviction. Much like a t-shirt, what's described on a tumbler can help express what a person believes in or wants to express to others.

3. Tumblers are Perfect for High School Events

Sports tumblers can be sold at any high school event or activity. Students can take orders using a brochure, and order form, or sponsors can place bulk orders and sell them on the spot.

High school groups can offer a popular and easy product to sell, yet not often offered through a fundraiser. We recommend ensuring that tumblers haven't been sold recently in your area. Also, protect your program so other groups won't offer them. Many high schools require groups to sign up for a specific selling period. Some further require their groups to describe what they'll sell to prevent duplication.

There are a couple of other things to consider. Most custom fundraising products require minimum orders, so be sure you have enough sellers. Second, consider offering a tumbler representing the entire school, not just the group itself, if possible. This will increase the size of your buying audience.

See our tumbler fundraisers.

Author Bio

Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. He’s helped administrators, teachers, and outside support entities such as PTAs and PTOs raise millions of dollars. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.