Spirit Cards - an Exciting, Different Way to Raise Funds
Spirit cards have been around for a very long time, and have worked over the years to help school clubs and organizations, church groups, sports teams, and other charities raise incredible amounts of money. However, if you have yet to try this method of fundraising for your own group, you have no idea how well it works - or just how easy it is. If you're growing tired of the same old thing, too little profits, or working your fingers to the bone to raise a less than you would like, give spirit cards a try. Here's why:
They're easier than anything you have ever done. Bake sales, car washes, huge church yard sales, selling candy bars or cookie dough, catalog sales - most all of these methods of raising money require substantial planning and work. With spirit cards, there is hardly any work involved at all! Simple pick out a dozen or more merchants in your own community who you would like to participate in your fundraiser, contact them with the details, and order your cards. Or, you can have the card company take care of this for you, meaning even less effort on your part. Once your cards have been printed and arrive, you're ready to distribute them to your group and begin selling.
Profits add up quickly. Spirit cards are hugely profitable, much more so than candy bars or cookie dough. This is because of two reasons: one, the profit margins soar above 100% depending on how many cards you order and your organization sells, and two, customers are more likely to buy simply because they are getting something that offers them great value. Compared to a $2 candy bar that the customer will eat immediately, a $10 card gives them lasting satisfaction as they will be able to enjoy saving money at their favorite merchants for an entire year. Even small groups earn $5 on each card sold, so you can see how quickly the profits add up!
Customers love saving money. Regardless of their financial status, everyone enjoys saving money. With spirit cards, the customer enjoys discounts and buy-one-get-one-free offers at a dozen or more merchants in their own neighborhood. These merchants can include any you choose for the cards, but typically include restaurants, fast-food establishments, hair salons, car care services, family activities, and more. These are products and services most people consider necessities, and not frivolous spending items - so the cards sell like hotcakes! This means less effort on the part of your group when it comes to selling.
Another nice thing about the cards is that there are no storage worries or spoilage issues, and your group won't have to lug cartons or boxes around everywhere they go. Because they are so easy to carry along, it's easy to offer a card any time there is an opportunity whether at a neighborhood ball game, work, school, church, or even at a doctor/dentist appointment. They're just handy!
Spirit cards can put the "fun" back in fundraising, simply because they are so easy to sell and require little work. If you're ready for something different that makes it easy to reach your goals, give it a try for yourself and see how easy it really is to raise money.
