February 1st, 2010 admin
Fundraising using silicone wristbands is not a very novel concept nowadays. There was this champion cyclist called Lance Armstrong – a survivor who successfully battled cancer. He was the 1st one to champion the cause of fundraising using silicone wristbands. He made rubber wristbands out of silicone rubber and sold them to raise funds for cancer victims and create awareness about cancer – the deadly disease.
This is how fundraising through silicone wristbands became popular and the famous yellow rubber wristbands flew off the shop racks like hot cakes. In fact, the yellow Lance Armstrong wristbands or rubber wristbands became so ubiquitous and common that they achieved some kind of a cult status among the youth.
If you want to raise funds through silicone wristbands, all you need to do is to place bulk orders in some online store selling custom silicone wristbands. There are millions of stores who sell a mind boggling variety of rubber wristbands in myriad colors, patterns, designs and motifs.
You have to specify the number of rubber wristbands you require along with the design specifications and the message or slogan you want inscribed inside that silicone custom bracelet. Usually the finished products will be shipped to your doorstep within 3 to 5 days and you can use these message bracelets to raise funds by selling them.
When pretty little rubber bracelets that also double up as cool and pocket friendly fashion accessories champion some kind of philanthropic cause or noble cause , people love to lap them up as they think they are doing their bit for society.
Some of the fundraising events for which charity organizations use silicone rubber bracelets are “eradicate illiteracy or polio or dyslexia or diabetes or flu campaigns”, “helping out poor orphans and rehabilitating them”, prevention of child and women trafficking, rehabilitation of victims of sexual abuse, creating awareness about deadly or strange types of diseases and helping out victims of diseases with financial and medical assistance, drug abuse and its after effects, alcohol abuse and its after effects and a variety of similar other causes!
Just invent any noble cause, sell message bracelets to raise funds and mint money faster than you can pronounce m-o-n-e-y! It also helps that these custom rubber bracelets don’t cost more than a few cents, sometimes less than a dollar!
However when you want to raise funds through sale of custom silicone wristbands, you have to register your charitable trust or charity organization with your state government.
The section under which you have to do this is internal revenue service’s clause 501 (c) (3). This may result in some kind of tax exemption. However, just because you are registering your self doesn’t mean you will get a 100% tax exemption.
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January 10th, 2010 admin
Unlike what people often claim the custom rubber bracelets have not become ‘passing fad’, they are still popular. The custom rubber bracelets have climbed the popularity charts and have invaded our lives. They are customizable and cheap which are the reasons why the custom rubber bracelets are so popular.
The rubber bracelets can be custom manufactured for many purposes- charity, crowd control, fashion etc. Many companies customize the bracelets with their slogans, colors and logos. It is a good way of imprinting the necessary information of the company in the rubber bracelets.
Are They Just Colorful Bracelets?
Many people are of the opinion that the bracelets are just colorful loops to be worn on the wrist but its function doesn’t end just here. They have different types of messages printed on them. Big hospitals also provide the stamps that are provided with ‘Come back soon’ messages.
The customization facility of the bracelets is really great. They can be ordered in all any color you wish to buy them. The custom rubber bracelets are used for different purposes like fund raising causes, creating awareness and for charity events.
Promotional Bracelets
The customized rubber bracelets are popularly used as promotional items. They are cheap to manufacture and can be worn all the time. Since they are light-weight they can be worn any where you want. Custom rubber bracelets are the hottest products both in the retail and the promotional markets. They are worn by people meeting for a common cause as it gives them a sense of unity and oneness.
They come in low sale and for whole sale marketing. The bracelets are being used for advertising various stuffs and you can easily get them from online shops. All you need to do is to choose the one which you like and then place the order. The bracelet would be shipped to you within a few days.
Bracelets for Charity Event
The rubber bracelets by now have become tremendously popular and you might see people wearing it on their wrists. Some of them do that to promote a cause while others use the bracelets as trendy accessories. Suppose you want to donate for a charity event and make people follow your example too then the rubber bands can be a great tool for promotional work. Mugs, tee- shirts, pens, calendars have been popular ways of promoting causes and spreading awareness so try the new medium- the rubber bracelets.
If you have planned for a charity event in the near future get some bracelets customized. They should be of similar color, style, design and with the same message printed on it. Distribute them among people to promote the cause because it has always proved to work for the rubber bracelets represent the human urge to fight against the odds.
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December 29th, 2009 admin
Wristbands, made of silicone and rubber are hugely popular today. In spite of being considered as passing fads by many the popularity of the wristbands haven’t reduced. Wearing bands are considered to be fashionable even today. More and more teenagers and children are considering the wristbands as the most happening accessories.
These bracelets are also being used as promotional items for many events and purposes. Moreover now there are opportunities of customizing the wristbands according to your wish. You can get a wristband in your own preferred color and design. Customizing bracelets have become very easy. Today every second person is seen to wear wristbands bearing their names, messages etc.
Silicone Bracelets
The silicone bracelets being made from durable material are sustainable and retain their flexibility even after ages of wear and tear. Moreover they come in cheap prices; some even in less than $1. They can be ordered from the retail shops and even online.
Once you are sure about the design that you wish to personalize you can contact the manufacturer and order your bracelet. They are shipped in just a few days often free of cost.
The bracelets if ordered in wholesale can be purchased at lower rates. Be silicone or rubber both the materials are known for their durability so once you buy a bracelet you can be sure that it wouldn’t go out of its shape very easily.
Customize Them
What makes the wristbands even more popular is the feature of customizability that it comes with. You can buy a silicone bracelet and can even customize it according to your choice. The most popular wristbands come in embossed, debossed and imprinted styles. The difference between the debossed and the embossed is minimal; the latter having the letters raised while in debossed it is embedded.
There is also the trendy glow in the dark variety available which is more popular among the kids. You can also get a message in which you believe printed in it. It would help you to promote your message among your friends, relatives and acquaintances.
Fundraising Feature
The feature for which the silicone wristbands have gained its immense popularity is because it has a fundraising capability. Not only do these wristbands serve the purpose of accessories and awareness spreading mediums but can also be used to raise funds. If you wish to raise fund for some cause in your school, college, community and what so ever a silicone wristband can do wonders.
Get some silicone bands similar in color, design and with the same message embedded on it and distribute it among the people. This will give your cause a great promotion. Pens, mugs, calendars, tee-shirts etc all have been age old ways of promoting a cause and for raising funds; try something new by using the silicone wristbands.
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September 30th, 2008 Raymond
Need a good way to raise money for your organization without a lot of hassle? There are many fund-raising options that can be used to meet your goals. Unfortunately, many of these options need a lot of coordination, cooperation and salesmanship. To keep it less complicated it is possible to have a direct sales fundraiser with a product that is simple, fun, popular, and just about sells itself. Silicone rubber bracelets are still commonly used for raising money for numerous organizations and charities. Compared to other alternatives, selling silicone bracelets is a simple and profitable venture to help meet fund-raising goals.
Some fund-raising methods can be complicated to organize especially when it is reliant upon volunteers or students that have too much on their plate to devote their time to the cause. Order taking fundraisers, such as the candy selling method, must be monitored efficiently, and sellers have to be motivated to really sell. Sometimes the variety of items being sold can add work to the bookkeeping. For schools tracking students’ sales can be problematic and time consuming. More importantly, schools have been changing their policies to ban candy sales on campus for nutritional issues.
Online fundaising techniques can be even more complicated. An example of this method is to create a web site that sells various products, and out of every sale the charity receives a commission. Several issues can arise with this method; it is necessary to get an agreement with an online vendor to donate a percentage of all purchases, the web site needs to be created and maintained, methods of tracking and secure order handling must be programmed into the website’s back-end, and it would be necessary to advertise the website to stimulate traffic and eventually purchases. For some organizations that already have a internet presence this option may be easy to implement, otherwise if it is necessary to start from scratch, this technique may not be the answer.
Special event fundraisers are probably one of the more common money raising techniques. Some examples of these types include; dances, carnivals and fairs, dinners, plays, and car washes. All demand good organization, planning, volunteers, or hire professional organizers. For such an event to take place, basic responsibilities would need to be addressed, such as; facilities use, advertising, ticket selling, and obtaining volunteers. For business and corporate entities these issues may not be much of a problem, but for schools this type of event can be more difficult to pull off.
For some groups and organizations the issues mentioned above may be easily overcome. However, many prefer the path of least resistance, which is less complicated and less stressful on organizers. Silicone rubber bracelets are a simple product that has lasting appeal, and can be customized to accommodate any organization’s theme and goals.
Comparatively, selling custom rubber bracelets has one of the lowest initial up front costs necessary to get started. The low price per unit decreases as the order quantity goes up, and colors can be as varied as needed. Also, by keeping the same message or symbol on every bracelet will help keep costs down, and still give you color changes if desired. Purchasing the custom bracelets is simple, and probably the more difficult job is to choose the appropriate color theme and message that matches your organization or school’s goals. With this product your fundraiser can be profitable and manageable which will help your organization meet its fund-raising goals.
Today, due to worldwide exposure, people recognize the purpose of these rubber bracelets and are more willing to give their support.
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