How charities can use promotional products
Friday, 26, Aug 2011 11:01
By their very nature, charities perform a range of good deeds, from providing food to the world's poorest people to encouraging children to read.
Such efforts typically require significant financial backing and as they are often reliant on public and corporate donations, charities should always consider the most effective ways of raising funds for their cause.
One means of attracting donors is by using promotional products, and by coming to 4imprint you can get a wide range of printed items featuring your charity's name, logo and other details at fantastic prices.
Using branded items for your charitable organisation
Regardless of the size of your charity or the reasons why you are looking to raise money, promotional gifts printed with your logo, charity name or particular cause can be a great way of boosting awareness.
Whether you're launching a special campaign or initiative or simply wish to remind people of the work you do, these products can prove to be an effective marketing tool.
Indeed, you might want to put contact details for your charity on to your goods in order to provide an easy way for potential donors to get in touch and make a donation.
Alternatively, if you have face-to-face fundraisers who encourage shoppers on the high street to become regular donors or your charity raises money by selling second-hand goods or is lobbying at a festival or some other event, it may be a good idea to invest in promotional clothing for volunteers and staff.
If volunteers and staff wear printed T-shirts, it will be easier for members of the public to recognise your organisation and cause; furthermore it may give them the reassurance to donate money to your cause.
Of course, it is just as important for charities to retain existing donors as attract new ones, particularly in the current economic climate.
As a way of showing supporters that you appreciate their efforts and are keen for them to continue to give, why not send them a gift as a token of thanks? This could include anything from pens to bookmarks - and with your charity's name and logo on it, the recipient should be reminded of the work you do.
What kinds of promotional product can charities use?
Visit the 4imprint website or request our latest free catalogue and you'll be able to select from a wide range of promotional items that can boost your charity's brand and encourage people to support you.
Technology products like USBs are growing in popularity. By including promotional flashdrives in a direct mailing campaign to prospective donors, you will not only provide the recipient with an effective way of storing information, but your organisation or cause should spring to mind every time the recipient uses their USB.
Visit 4imprint for fantastic promotional items - and more!
At 4imprint, we make ordering promotional merchandise quick and simple. We also guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied with your order - otherwise we will refund your account with us or reprint your order for free. After you place your order with us, if you find the same item elsewhere with a lower published price, we will refund you with double the difference! And if we miss your charitable event because your order didn't ship on time, you won't be charged for your order. No-one offers you more!
For added peace of mind, note that 4imprint is a member of the British Promotional Merchandise Association, so you can be sure you'll be dealing with a reputable company.
To find out more about our products, ring 0845 054 4405 or email sales@4imprint.co.uk. Register your details with us and you can request a free catalogue, samples and even opt in to receive our regular charity e-newsletters.