How to Increase Your Fundraiser’s Sales in 24-Hours!
Increase Your Fundraiser's Sales in 24-Hours! Communicating your fundraiser's goals and results are super important. Social media is proving to be a huge asset and contributor to creating awareness of your fundraiser, so why not use it to your advantage and crank up the hype? Want to increase sales? Set a 24-hour goal challenge! Determine your 24-hour goal amount (for example, $1,000 in 24-hours) and challenge participants [...]
How to Ignite Support in the Final Hours of Your Fundraiser
Final Fundraising Countdown Challenge! The only way to increase your fundraising sales and profits before your deadline is to promote, promote, promote, and the best way to ignite support during the final hours of your fundraiser is with a simple, yet urgent, social media blitz - A Final Countdown Challenge. Launch a Final Countdown Challenge on social media and watch your profits grow! Review your current fundraising [...]
Social Media Guide to School Fundraising
Social media is the easiest way to promote your school's fundraiser. Imagine the number of fundraising supporters you can reach with a simple Facebook or Instagram message! It only takes a few minutes to create a post and the results can be exponential. Maximize your school's fundraising profits with very little time involved and you'll be on your way to reaching your goals. 6 Tips for Promoting Your [...]
Prime Times for School Fundraising
Prime fundraising dates matter, in a very big way. Be sure to talk with your Charleston Wrap® fundraising coach early in the year to guarantee your school's spot for the most popular dates of the fundraising season. Don't forget to ask about our contact-free and virtual fundraising options! What are the perks to fundraising during “prime dates”? Higher Participation. Supporters are more willing to support your [...]
Farewell Yankee Candle Fundraising. Hello, Charleston Wrap!
Farewell Yankee Candle Fundraising. Hello, Charleston Wrap! Yankee Candle fundraisers were certainly a tradition for many schools and groups over the years. If your organization has previously raised funds with Yankee Candle fundraising, you may be looking for an alternative candle fundraiser. Yankee Candle fundraising announced the closing of their programs in 2020, leaving many schools and groups seeking an alternative candle fundraiser. Many of those organizations [...]
Virtual Fundraising: The New Way for Schools and Groups to Raise Funds
Virtual Fundraising: The New Way for Schools and Groups to Raise Funds In the good old days, catalogs and paper form ordering were the go-to for fundraising. Participants would go door-to-door or call up their relatives on the phone and ask them to purchase products from their fundraising catalog. But! Technology has blasted the fundraising industry forward into the digital world and we are happy to be [...]
5 Steps to Planning Your School Fundraiser: How to Get Started
5 Steps to Planning Your School Fundraiser: How to Get Started Research. Do your research and select a school fundraiser that best fits your needs. Choosing a fundraiser for your entire school is a big task, but it doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it should be quite simple with the help of an experienced Fundraising Consultant. Don't know where to start or what questions to [...]
A Better Value. A Better Gift Wrap Fundraiser.
Give your supporters the most bang for their buck with a fundraiser that offers a fantastic V A L U E. We know there are plenty of gift wrap snobs out in the world (you know who you are), and we're confident the Q U A L I T Y of our Ultra-Heavy™ gift wrap will exceed your high standards. Our wraps offer more footage per roll at a better [...]
Fundraising Made Easy
We make fundraising E A S Y - and that's how it should be. Earn maximum (and easy) funds with Charleston Wrap's online resources and social sharing tools! We provide all the online tools you need to expand your reach and audience for incremental sales and big profits. With a Charleston Wrap® fundraiser, you'll be on your way to raising more funds with less stress. Easy online participant [...]
Quality Fundraisers Matter. Why?
Quality fundraising matters, in more ways than one, and happy supporters matter, too. Does your school or organization offer a fundraiser with exclusive, show-stopping products? Are you ready to make the switch to an overall better, easier and more profitable fundraiser? Impress your supporters with your next fundraiser. Choose Charleston Wrap® and exceed your goals - and everyone's expectations. Keep your supporters coming back for more year-after-year with [...]
Why Settle for 30% Less Profit?
Why settle for less profit? Earn more money and the funds you need with a better fundraiser. Your organization is counting on you to deliver a fundraiser with real results. Choose Charleston Wrap® for your next fundraiser and you'll be on your way to earning the funds you need. Boost participation by 25% with our motivating incentive programs Offer a superior product selection your supporters actually want and [...]
Why Charleston Wrap for your 2020 Fall Fundraiser?
Why You Should Choose Charleston Wrap® for Your 2020 Fall Fundraiser What's in it for your group (and supporters) when you choose Charleston Wrap®? Each participant receives BOTH catalogs! It’s a proven fact, two catalogs will out produce a single one every time. One order form means no extra work for the organization while earning more profit! Wrap More. Spend Less. Get 25% more wrap on a roll [...]
5 Juicy Facts About Spring Fundraising
Earn 30% MORE with Charleston Wrap™! Yep, that's right! Organizations typically earn 30% MORE profit with our fundraising programs. Now that's what we call an increase! Learn more about Why Schools Earn 30% More Money with Charleston Wrap™. Quick and Easy. Our fundraiser is ready for you! We've done all the prep-work so your organization can get started right away. From pre-collated packets, to results-proven incentive programs, we've [...]
Why Schools Earn More Money with Charleston Wrap
Schools and groups that switch to Charleston Wrap® for their fundraising needs typically see a 30% or more increase in the profits they earn. How? Just ask one of the many schools that have benefited from switching to Charleston Wrap®! Getting buy-in from parents for your school's fundraiser can make or break your goals - In fact, parental support is imperative and directly affects the profits you earn. [...]
Hottest NEW Trends in 2020 Spring Fundraising
Hottest NEW #Trends in 2020 #Spring #Fundraising With the start of a new decade, trends are on the rise, and that means if you're planning a product fundraiser you better start paying attention. To have a successful product fundraiser, it's imperative to select a program that offers products families and supporters actually want to purchase. Are you carefully selecting your fundraisers? Are you keeping up with trends [...]
A New Year’s Checklist: 5 Goals Every PTA Should Check-Off by January 31
A New Year's Checklist: 5 Goals Every PTA Fundraising Team Should Check-Off by January 31 The New Year means two things - 1. You're half-way through the school year and 2. It's time to get back to the grind, including PTA planning (time to jumpstart those PTA fundraising ideas)! With each new year, we strive to reflect, set new goals, and plan ahead. When it comes [...]
School Focused Fundraising: Understanding the Unique Challenges of School Fundraising
Understanding the Unique Challenges of School Fundraising When choosing a school fundraiser, it's important to select an experienced company that truly knows the ins-and-outs of just that, "school" fundraising. At Charleston Wrap, we understand the unique challenges that school leaders, PTO/PTA sponsors, and parent groups face, and we’ve developed an exclusive process and set of tools to help your school’s fundraiser succeed. School Experience. 25+ years. [...]
Let’s Taco Bout It
Let's Taco Bout It - A Chicken Taco Recipe Sure To Make Your Weekly Dinner Rotation Summer is right around the corner, which makes us think about sunny days, vacation, and barbeques on the grill. One of our favorite recipes at Charleston Wrap is our Chicken Taco Recipe (tacos featured on pg. 33 of our Kitchen & Home 2019 Catalog) - this recipe has become one of [...]
It’s Better Than Ever: Charleston Wrap’s 2019 Fall Fundraiser for Schools
It's Better Than Ever. CW's 2019 Fall Fundraiser for Schools It's better than ever. When it comes to school fundraising, Charleston Wrap® seriously knows how to walk the walk. Every Fall, schools have the opportunity to wow their parents and supporters yet again with another stellar Charleston Wrap® fundraiser. Not only that, but we continue to step-up our game each year to provide all the tools and resources [...]
Online Holiday Shopping Can Earn Your School Funds Too – Start Raising Funds Immediately
Online Holiday Shopping Can Earn Your School Funds Too - Start Raising Funds Immediately Could your school or group use some extra "easy" funds before the upcoming holidays? Take advantage of the bustling shopping season and start earning funds for your group immediately with Charleston Wrap's instant Online Fundraiser! With over 1,500 quality gift items, your supporters can check-off their holiday shopping list while supporting your group, [...]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide (Gift-Giving Ideas that Give Back to Your School)
2018 Holiday Gift Guide (Gift-Giving Ideas that Give Back to Your School) The holidays are almost here. Wait... say what?! Yep - it's true. They creep up every year and we find ourselves headed to the nearest shopping mall "one last time" (yeah, right) to pick up a last minute gift for the neighbor who just dropped off a yummy homemade gingerbread house for the family to enjoy. [...]
School Fundraising Promotion Timeline
School Fundraising Promotion Timeline Communication is key to your fundraiser's success and it's really important to have an idea of what to communicate and when. Below you'll find just that - a timeline of when to communicate during your school's fundraiser and what key information needs to be addressed (and to whom!). Your goal as a fundraising sponsor should be to communicate with parents, students and teachers [...]
School Fundraiser: Volunteer Tasks and Tips
School Fundraiser: Volunteer Tasks and Tips Breaking up your committee into leaders is a fantastic way to delegate responsibilities during your school fundraiser. Below you'll find a list of various optional volunteer opportunities - these positions are suggestions only, and you'll likely find that not all of the opportunities mentioned below will be necessary to run your Charleston Wrap® fundraiser - we just like to make sure you're [...]
School Fundraising Kick-Off Guide: 6 Tips for Planning Your Kick-Off Assembly
School Fundraising Kick-Off Guide: 6 Tips for Planning Your Kick-Off Assembly Prepare PTA volunteers, teachers and the Principal Ask key members of your school community to participate in your fundraiser's kick-off assembly! Make sure everyone is aware of the kick-off date, time, and their responsibilities. The #1 priority is to HAVE FUN! Parent volunteers: Refer to our Volunteer Tasks & Tips for kick-off volunteer opportunities. [...]
School Fundraising Checklist
School Fundraising Checklist You’ve determined your school’s fundraising dates and signed your agreement. What’s next? Step 1: Set a fundraising goal and determine how the funds will be used Communicating your goal and the reason for fundraising will be a key factor to your success - before, during and even after your fundraiser. Talk to your Fundraising Consultant about including your goal information on your Parent Letters [...]
The Ultimate Cast Iron Grilled Burger: A Tropical Twist on Father’s Day (minus the heat)
The Ultimate Cast Iron Grilled Burger: A Tropical Twist on Father's Day (minus the heat) With Father's Day around the corner, it's time to start planning a menu for the big day - after all, you should have plenty of time on your hands to plan an elaborate meal for Dad, especially since the kids are home from school on summer break and your days are freed [...]
Not All Gift Wrap is Created Equal
Not All Gift Wrap is Created Equal It's no secret that gift wrap is a huge seller when it comes to school fundraising. It's a popular item in fundraising and brings in huge profits for schools because almost everyone buys gift wrap (especially for the holidays), so why not sell it and help your school, too? The big question is this - Are your parents and supporters [...]
The Perfect Ingredients for Making Mom Breakfast in Bed
The Perfect Ingredients for Making Mom Breakfast in Bed When the month of May comes around, it seems like sons and daughters (and Dads, too) are always scrambling to figure out the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Is there really such thing as the perfect gift for the Mom who has given you so much? She gave you life, how can you top that?! As busy as life [...]
Why the Packaging of Your School’s Fundraising Orders Matters
Why the Packaging of Your School's Fundraising Orders Matters It’s the little things that matter, like bubble wrap and a large yellow label. So many fundraising companies do it all wrong - they don’t give attention to their packaging process, causing major headaches for school sponsors and PTA volunteers. Imagine receiving your school’s fundraising delivery to find improper or no labeling of orders. You’ve got parents [...]
How to Pick the Perfect School Fundraiser: 15 Questions to Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line
How to Pick the Perfect School Fundraiser: 15 Questions To Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line Choosing a fundraiser for your school or organization is kind of a big deal (....seriously, it is.). The goal is to find a fundraiser that’s easy, simple, provides excellent customer service and lots of profit potential. The funds you raise will not only be used to help your school build [...]
Elementary Fundraiser Parent Night Assembly Script
Fundraising Script for Parent Night The best time to get in front of parents to talk about your school's fundraiser is during Parent Night, Open-House, or Back-to-School Night. Don't miss a great opportunity to inform parents of your Charleston Wrap® fundraiser, your goals, and how you plan to use the funds raised. After all, you need the support of your school community in order to reach your [...]
Elementary Fundraiser Kick-Off Script
Fundraiser Kick-Off Script If you're planning on holding a live Kick-Off assembly for your school fundraiser, have no fear! In addition to our Kick-Off Guide: 6 Tips For Planning Your Kick-Off Assembly, we've created a simple, fun, and easy-to-use Kick-Off script just for you! Simply review the script below and fill in the blanks - that's it - but feel free to make tweaks and edits, too. It's [...]