Car Magnet Fundraiser: The Easiest Way to Raise Money for Schools, Teams & More
Car Magnet Fundraiser: The Easiest Way to Raise Money for Schools, Teams & More
Looking for a fundraising idea that’s easy, profitable, and doesn’t involve door-to-door selling? A car magnet fundraiser might be the smartest move your group makes all year.
Whether you’re raising money for a high school football team, a PTA or PTO, a youth league, or even a local animal shelter, custom car magnets are a simple, effective way to boost funds and build team spirit.
At ARC Marketing, we’ve helped thousands of groups nationwide run successful magnet fundraisers — and we’re going to show you how to do it right.
🚗 What Is a Car Magnet Fundraiser?
A car magnet fundraiser is exactly what it sounds like: your school, team, or organization designs a custom magnet (usually oval or round), sells it to supporters, and keeps the profit.
Magnets are usually sold for $6–$10 apiece, and most groups double their money. They’re weatherproof, easy to distribute, and unlike food or candles — they don’t expire.
💡 Why Choose Car Magnet Fundraising?
There are a lot of reasons this fundraiser works for so many groups:
- No Upfront Investment
You can get started with a free virtual design and no payment due until you’re ready to print. - Big Profit Margins
Most groups pay around $1.10 to $1.50 per magnet and sell them for $5 to $10. - Low Effort, High Visibility
These magnets promote your cause every time someone drives — talk about passive advertising! - Perfect for Any Age Group
PTAs, booster clubs, youth sports, marching bands, church groups — all have run wildly successful campaigns with custom car magnets. - No Licensing Worries
As long as you own your design or mascot, we’ll take care of the rest.
🏆 Real-Life Success Stories
Need ideas? Here’s a look at how some of our clients have used car magnet fundraisers to crush their goals:
- 🏈 Youth Football League: Sold 1,000 magnets in two weeks — raised $7,000
- 🐾 Animal Shelter: Created a heart-shaped paw print magnet — sold at adoption events
- 🎓 High School Grad Night: Custom school seal magnet — promoted school pride while raising funds
- 👨👩👧👦 PTA Group: Offered a magnet free with $20 donation — passive, recurring revenue all year
- ✝️ Church Youth Group: Sold magnets after services to raise money for their summer mission trip
Want more ideas? Check out our School Car Magnet Cornerstone Post for even more inspiration.
✍️ Design Tips That Make a Difference
Not all car magnets are created equal. The best-selling ones are:
- Bold and Simple – Your team name, colors, and mascot front and center
- Easy to Read at a Glance – Avoid small text or overstuffed layouts
- High-Contrast – Make sure the text pops from a distance
Need help? We’ll do it for you — get your free Virtual Magnet design here and one of our artists will knock it out of the park.
🧭 How the Fundraiser Works (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Here’s how it usually goes down:
- You tell us what you want on the magnet
- We send you a free digital design
- You approve it (or request changes)
- You place your order
- We print and ship them
- You sell them, raise funds, and repeat next season
Most groups receive their magnets in under 2 weeks.
📦 Check out our Pricing Page to see just how affordable this fundraiser really is.
🎨 Why ARC Marketing?
We’ve been designing custom car magnets for more than 20 years.
Our clients include thousands of schools, countless youth sports teams, and hundreds of animal shelters across the country. We don’t charge for artwork. We don’t lock you into contracts. We just make great-looking magnets that help your group raise money.
And yeah, our customer service is actually legendary. (Ask around.)
✅ Ready to Launch Your Car Magnet Fundraiser?
We make it easy to get started — whether you’re a first-timer or a fundraising veteran.
👉 Start Your Free Design Now
👉 View Magnet Pricing
👉 Need help? Contact us here
📚 Related Resources
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