If you are looking for wholesale fund raising pins then you have come to the right place and in a minute I will show you how to get them for less money than simply buying “wholesale”. But first here is an interesting marketing lesson that you can benefit from.

How can a group of young people needing new sports uniforms teach you a lesson that you can incorporate into your business?

These young hockey players from the Clarington Atom AA Toros sold pins for breast cancer awareness. You know the little pink ribbon pins that we are talking about here, right? Well by teaming up with a charity like breast cancer they raised money for cancer research and put $7,000 into their pockets for new uniforms, sports equipment etc.

How Can You Benefit From This Lesson?

Can you think of a cause that you would like to tie your business or service to? Here are a few more:

• Your local Boys and Girls Club
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• Your Local Fire Department
• Your local Humane Society

That is just to name a few.

Now could you help to create awareness for these causes while marketing your business or services?

Here Are A Few Ways To Do That:

1- You could donate a small percentage of sales towards the charity of your choice. We have seen anywhere from 1% to 10% donated.
2-Why not create fund raising pins up  or awareness pins in honor of the cause that you are championing and give them as a token of appreciation for those that purchase from you. This way people feel part of the good cause you are helping. The cost for these pins is very minuscule but creates a tremendous perception of value to your patrons.
3- Could you alert the media with a press release about your efforts?
4- You could also triangulate this by getting local sports teams like mentioned above to sell your services in exchange for a small commission on each product or service they sell.

Remember that it makes people feel good about themselves when they help a good cause. So why not tie your business in with a worthy cause? It builds good will in the community. You will be doing a good deed and your clients will gladly support your efforts to do so.

So If a bunch of kids can do this why can’t you? If you want to buy pins directly from the lapel pins manufacturer then go here now.

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