Custom Fundraising Magnets: 8 Tips for Magnets That Actually Sell
Custom Fundraising Magnets: 8 Tips for Magnets That Actually Sell
Design smart, raise money, and don’t embarrass your mascot
If you’re fundraising for a school, sports team, church, or a group of enthusiastic accordion players, one thing’s certain: you need a reliable, simple, and profitable idea. Enter the custom fundraising magnet—the unsung hero of budget-conscious booster clubs everywhere.
These fundraising car magnets don’t expire, don’t require electricity, and don’t melt in your trunk. But here’s the catch: they need to be well-designed. Otherwise, you’re left with a box of awkward, unsellable circles gathering dust next to your last failed cookie dough fundraiser.
Here’s how to design custom car magnets for fundraising that people actually want—and will proudly display on their bumpers.
1. Keep the Design Simple (No One’s Reading a Novel at a Stoplight)
The goal of custom fundraising magnets is visibility and brand awareness, not an interpretive art piece. You don’t need five fonts, a photo collage, and your full mission statement.
Stick to:
- A bold logo or mascot
- Your organization or team name
- One short slogan or call to action
Remember: if someone can’t read it from five car lengths away, you’re just giving them an expensive mystery circle.
2. Choose the Right Colors (And Don’t Blind People)
Yes, colors matter. Bright pink on yellow might be eye-catching, but so is a construction sign—and you’re not directing traffic.
Use your official team or school colors for brand recognition, or consult ARC Marketing’s design team. We’ll help you select colors that look great and still allow your supporters to drive in a straight line.
3. Pick the Right Size Magnet (Bigger Isn’t Always Better)
Our most popular sizes are the 5″ round and the 6×4″ oval magnet. They’re big enough to be seen, but not so big they’ll take flight on the freeway.
Thinking of going custom? Awesome—we love a good challenge. Just remember: your design should fit the shape. A long quote on a small circle? Not ideal. Use space wisely.
4. Don’t Undersell Your Magnets (Or Your Worth)
You’re not selling trinkets. You’re raising funds for uniforms, equipment, or maybe an actual scoreboard this year. Don’t price your magnets like you’re shy about asking.
Aim to sell fundraising car magnets between $6 and $10 depending on your audience. Use our magnet fundraiser profit calculator to nail the sweet spot.
Your supporters want to help. Make it easy for them to give more.
5. Leave the Design to the Professionals (Put. Down. Canva.)
Unless you moonlight as a professional graphic designer, this is not the time to DIY.
At ARC Marketing, we offer free design help, unlimited revisions, and decades of experience creating school car magnets and team magnets that sell out fast. Want to see what’s worked for other fundraisers? Check out our magnet design gallery.
6. Make Your Magnets Easy to Sell
You’ve got a great design. Now make it easy to move.
We recommend:
- Packaging them individually
- Giving your team a sales cheat sheet
- Selling them at events, games, and school pick-up lines (hello, captive audience!)
These custom fundraising magnets practically sell themselves—especially if they look great and help a cause people care about.
7. Visibility is Everything (So Is Bumper Real Estate)
Every car displaying your car magnet fundraiser is a mobile billboard for your cause. And in a world of digital overload, a bold magnet on a minivan might be the most effective analog ad space available.
It sparks conversations, spreads awareness, and reminds people that your team, school, or nonprofit exists—and needs support.
8. Magnets Beat Stickers, Every Time
Stickers are cute… until someone tries to peel one off a leased SUV. Custom magnets are:
- Removable
- Paint-safe
- Weather-resistant
- And far more likely to be used
Your supporters won’t hesitate to slap one on their car—and they’ll actually keep it there. That’s a win.
Final Thoughts: A Car Magnet Fundraiser That Doesn’t Feel Like Work
At ARC Marketing, we’ve helped thousands of schools, teams, and churches run a fundraising magnet campaign that’s actually fun, profitable, and low-stress.
- Free design help
- No setup fees
- Fast turnaround
Our magnets work. Our customers come back. And your fundraising just got a whole lot easier.
Ready to Launch Your Fundraiser?
Let’s get started.
Request your free custom magnet design today, and we’ll help you create a fundraising car magnet your supporters will love—and your budget will thank you for.
