Promotional products, often overlooked in traditional fundraising strategies, can wield significant influence for non-profit organizations. From raising funds to spreading awareness, here are five impactful ways non-profits utilize promotional products to advance their missions and engage their communities:
Spread a Message with Enamel Pins
Hope for the Day uses enamel pins and buttons to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. When asked why they chose pins to spread their message, Becca Milligan, Marketing and Events Director, told us “They are easy to get out and I think they really help people share that message with others.”
Respond Quickly with Custom Stickers
Many non-profits need to respond to political decisions and other cultural events in real time. This means they need to be flexible and able to react quickly. By working with a trusted partner like Busy Beaver your organization can rest assured your needs will always be met promptly and with the care and attention your project deserves. Planned Parenthood of South Texas turned to us to design and create an order of custom stickers. They leaned on our Design Studio for artistic assistance and direction. “They’re able to execute our vision and make quick updates to the designs as needed,” says Tarin Tellez, the Special Projects Manager of Planned Parenthood South Texas.
Community Connection with Button Packs
In March, the animal rescue organization One Tail At A Time hosted their annual Houndstooth Ball—a heartwarming gala dedicated to furry friends in need. They used button packs as personalized name card place settings. It's little details like these that add a special touch to fundraising events, making each moment unforgettable!
Bring Visibility to Your Cause with Special Finishes
Small, shareable promotional items like buttons and stickers are great ways to bring visibility to a cause because they are easy to distribute and easy to display. By applying our exclusive sparkle finish to their pride design, the ACLU ensured their buttons would draw attention to their message. Special finishes like sparkle add an interactive element to custom promotional items that help your merchandise, and by extension - your message, stand out in a crowd!
Bolster Fundraising Efforts by Selling Custom Merchandise
Anyone who’s raised money knows that every little bit counts. Reward donors with a small, but unique gift like sticker packs or button packs or sell them individually online to raise funds while giving your supporters a way to show up for your cause!
Busy Beaver helps support our favorite organizations through our Button-O-Matic Artist Series. This year, we partnered with Pilot Light to support their mission and help raise awareness about the importance of Food Education. These packs are designed by Pilot Light students with 50% of proceeds going to support their programs.
Is there something we can help you with? Our team at Busy Beaver is ready to jump right into your next project! Reach out to us today!
