| When it comes to fundraising, your school has done it | | | | No matter what you choose to sell-candy, magazines, |
| all: popcorn, candy, cookbooks, wrapping paper, cookie | | | | pies-include your toy as an additional item. Sell it at |
| dough...the list is endless. Now you're looking for | | | | sports events, when school spirit is high. Offer it for |
| something unique to add to your sales arsenal. | | | | sale at carnivals, festivals, and programs when parents, |
| Custom-made plush toys are versatile, creative | | | | grandparents, and younger children attend. Keep a |
| products you'll be proud to sell! | | | | supply on hand at your school's supply store, and if |
| Why Should You Choose Plush? | | | | your group sells flowers or other items for special |
| When you choose a fundraising product, you're | | | | days, include your toy as another option. You may |
| choosing an item that represents your school. You | | | | wish to connect the proceeds from your toy sales to |
| want it to be high-quality and attractive. A stuffed toy | | | | a special scholarship fund or school improvement |
| replica of your school's mascot appeals to your | | | | project to encourage sales. Another potential use for |
| customers' emotional connection to your school, | | | | your toy is as a sales incentive during your fundraiser, |
| through nostalgia or school spirit. And you're not limited | | | | or as a prize for student achievement. Be sure to |
| to a mascot. Your plush toy can take the form of | | | | price your toy so that it's enticingly affordable, while still |
| sports equipment, musical instruments, a school bus, | | | | providing a profit. |
| lunch box-let your imagination run wild! A plush doll is | | | | Choosing Your Plush Toy |
| very appealing to children, which broadens your | | | | First, think about what you want your toy to be. Pick a |
| potential customer base beyond the adults fundraisers | | | | design that's simple and that truly represents your |
| typically target. It also attracts attention. You may have | | | | school or organization. When searching for a company |
| had the experience of beginning your sales campaign | | | | to manufacture your product, look for a company that |
| right after another school or organization finishes selling | | | | will work closely with you during the design process, |
| the same product or, worse, finding yourself competing | | | | and which provides a gallery of examples similar to |
| with the same product during the same sales period. | | | | what you want your finished toy to look like. Ensure |
| When you sell an original stuffed toy, you'll stand out | | | | your toy will be made with safe, durable materials and |
| amongst the competition. You'll also find that your toy | | | | quality craftsmanship. Always check company |
| lends itself to all kinds of sales opportunities beyond the | | | | references. Select a business with a great reputation |
| traditional two-week campaign. Unlike other sales | | | | for reliability and customer service, as you'll hopefully |
| products, it will never go stale or out of style. | | | | have a successful working relationship with them for |
| Fundraising With Your Custom-Made Plush Toy | | | | years to come. |
| You'll want to include your custom plush toy in your | | | | Raise school spirit and fundraising profits with a unique, |
| traditional fundraiser. But don't stop there. Many | | | | attractive custom-made plush toy! |
| organizations have several sales campaigns per year. | | | | |