Fundraising with Handbands

  1. How the Wristband Became a Marketing Success Story

    How the Wristband Became a Marketing Success Story
    wristbandThe humble wristband as a fashion accessory is nothing new. People have been wearing bangles, ribbons and bracelets on their wrists in the name of style for thousands of years, and some bright spark even had the innovative idea of attaching a miniature clock to a wristband so that people could tell the time on the move. But it is only relatively recently that the potential of the wristband as a marketing tool has received widespread recognition. Nowadays, the wristband is a prime piece of marketing merchandise, and not something that should be overlooked by any enterprising businesspeople who want to raise the profile of their brand. But how did this happen, and what makes the wristband so useful to marketers? Continue reading →
  2. 5 Ways to Raise Awareness for Your Cause - Starting with Custom Wristbands

    custom wristbandsIt is the age of information and people are spoiled for choice when it comes to ways to raise awareness about a particular cause or issue. But how can you get your voice heard above the clamour? Here are five ways to get the word out there, raise awareness and drum up support for your cause. Make Custom Wristbands People used to wear their hearts on their sleeves, but in recent years it has been on their wrists. First popularised by the Livestrong Foundation back in 2004, custom wristbands tap into our love of cool, lightweight fashion accessories, and are a cheap but effective way to promote a charitable cause. Continue reading →
  3. Wristbands Support National Day of Action Against Bullying

    Wristbands Support National Day of Action Against Bullying
    Action Against Bullying Handband is using their popular Say No to Bullying wristbands to lend support to the fifth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, slated for Friday March 20, 2015. This annual day provides a focus for all schools to say "Bullying. No Way!" and to strengthen their existing everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any time. While some folks may attempt to paint it as ‘part of growing up’, it has become clear that bullying is both a dangerous and emotionally damaging practice. Including actions such as threatening behavior, physical or verbal attacks, spreading rumors, or deliberately excluding someone from a group or activity, it’s been shown to cause long lasting damage in addition to the distress experienced as it happens. Continue reading →
  4. Silicone Wristbands hang around

    [caption id="attachment_2285" align="alignleft" width="300"]Silicone Wristbands Spread The Word![/caption] If you’re wondering why people around you are suddenly sporting silicone wristbands by Handband it’s because they like the message, or the colour, or the advice. Silicone wristbands by handband  are being used by a lot of companies and organisations to market their brand, get their message out there or just to reward people with a free gift.  The Kirby Swim School for example use them to reward kids who have stepped up a grade.  Primary and secondary schools use custom silicone wristbands to promote their school values, fundraise or as rewards for students who achieve, as well as for focusing on key messages such as anti-bullying.  Other organisations (like the Police) use them to make people aware of various safety messages. Continue reading →
  5. The 5 Questions to ask before Fundraising Starts

    fundraising wristbandsWe all get enthusiastic about starting an awareness campaign or fundraising for a cause close to our hearts. But many go off half-cocked and don't achieve their goals as a result. This leads to a whole lot of hard work for little return which can turn off the very people you're trying to raise funds from.  So how do you get started properly? Fundraising Questions There are a few questions you must answer first. What is your fundraising plan - without a plan you'll achieve little. How much fundraising do you need/want? - have a goal and be realistic, then work backwards from there. Who will do what? - don't leave tasks to chance or try to do it all yourself.  Involve others and win them over so that they will become evangelists for your cause. What are you fundraising the money for - have a very specific goal in mind (a new wheelchair for 7 kids.) When do we need the fundraising by? Too soon and you'll struggle, too far and you'll lose momentum. Continue reading →

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