Fundraising Car Magnets

PTA/PTO Back To School Magnets

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School car magnets

Hey, it’s July and your new PTA/PTO Board will soon be having their first meeting.

The first get-together is going to be the meeting with the greatest attendance. So it makes sense to have your “merchandise” fundraiser available to sell at this first meeting. If you’re like many of the progressive, forward thinking schools, you have already bought car magnets from ARC Marketing and you will probably sell out at this first meeting.

If your school is forward thinking and progressive and you still haven’t had our Art Department start working on your magnet design, there is probably still time! Our team of expert designers can usually get your initial design done in a day or two, and then still have time for the revisions that you will ask for.

Production time usually takes about 2 weeks, plus a few days for UPS delivery. Therefore, even with all your procrastinating, you can still probably have your custom car magnets before the first day of school.

Why is the first meeting and the first day of school so important to your fundraiser? This is the time when most parents are engaged in school activities. Enthusiasm starts to dwindle after the first week or so, and you want to catch these parents while they’re still caught up in the “Back to School” hysteria. Having your magnets available on the first day means you’ll probably sell them all and need to call me to reorder (so we both win!).

So, it’s important that you give me a call. If I knew how to reach you, I would (it is that important). But I don’t know how to reach you, so I’ll just wait by the phone until you call. Just in case you’ve lost my number, it’s 760-743-6340. Are you more of an email type of person? Then you can email at russell@arcmktg.com.

Let’s bottom-line this… these cool custom-designed car magnets will make a lot of money for your PTA/PTO and they will make your parents feel important because the world will know that they support your school. Make them happy with a cool custom car magnet.

Fundraising Car Magnets

Round Car Magnets or Oval Car Magnets?

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Round Car Magnets and Oval Car Magnets

Round Car Magnets or Oval Car Magnets?

Here we go. Another “either or” argument. Follows the other age-old major decisions like “boxers or briefs”, and “paper or plastic”.

Well, it’s one of the most polarizing topics in this very polarizing time. Let’s get into the weeds and determine which is better… round car magnets or oval car magnets.

To begin with, both the oval and round magnets are the most durable shapes. They both offer a single, continuous edge with no sharp corners that can wear over time. Square magnets and intricate die-cut magnets (we make those also) have sharp corners that can start to fray over time, which can lead to the magnetic material failing (doesn’t happen often, but the potential is there). And by “over time”, we mean several years so don’t be too worried.

Our standard round car magnet is a 5-inch circle. Normally we put your logo, mascot or other graphic into the center. We try to make the “center” of the magnet a 4-inch circle, leaving a half-inch border for text.

Our standard oval car magnet is 6 inches long and 4 inches tall. Again, we will put your logo or other graphic in the center. The center of both magnets is where your eye is drawn toward, so the most impactful part of your magnet should go there.

We like to make the type as large as possible without running into kerning or spacing issues. We want the type to be a strong contrasting color to the border color so that it stands out and can be legible from the car behind you at the stop light.

The oval magnet works better for linear logos (logos that are wider than they are tall) since this shape offers more room from left to right. The oval magnet works better also for designs that have a lot of words. You can fit more words on the top and bottom arc of the oval magnet because the curve of the arc is more subtle. On the round magnet, longer phrases tend to invert slightly when they reach the midpoint (9 and 3 o’clock).

I realize that none of this really settles the argument of Round vs. Oval magnets, but it might help you decide on the best shape for your magnet.

Let our team of professional graphic artists help you with your new car magnet. Round or oval, we’ll find the best design for you!

Fundraising Car Magnets

Revolutionize School Fundraising: Why Car Magnets Outshine Traditional Methods

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Revolutionize School Fundraising: Why Car Magnets Outshine Traditional Methods

Taking on a role in the PTA Board’s fundraising activities introduces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. When exploring school fundraising ideas, it’s crucial to consider options that are not only effective but also engaging for the community. Among the myriad of choices, school car magnets stand out as a novel and impactful approach. These fundraising car magnets offer a creative and practical solution, blending visibility for the school with ease of implementation.

Traditional Fundraising: A Closer Look at Bake Sales

Bake sales have long been a staple in school fundraising. However, they come with hidden costs and efforts:

  1. Planning and organizing volunteers.
  2. Baking or sourcing a large number of goods.
  3. Setting up and managing the sale location.
  4. Dealing with unsold items and cleanup after the event.

Financially, a bake sale’s return is often modest. Consider the costs of ingredients, time spent baking, and the physical setup. A typical bake sale might raise $200, but when you subtract the costs and hours of labor, the net gain diminishes significantly.

The High Effort, Low Return of Car Washes

Car washes, another traditional fundraising method, also pose challenges:

  1. Recruiting and coordinating a volunteer team.
  2. Marketing and distributing flyers to promote the event.
  3. Securing a location with enough traffic to attract customers.
  4. Purchasing car wash supplies like soap, sponges, and buckets.
  5. Providing meals for the volunteers.
  6. Cleaning up the location post-event.

The profit from a car wash, after subtracting expenses for supplies and food, is usually just a small fraction of the total earnings, often not exceeding $75.

A More Efficient Alternative: School Car Magnets

Now, let’s turn our attention to a more modern and streamlined approach: school car magnets. Here’s a simple breakdown:

This approach not only trumps the profits from bake sales and car washes but also requires significantly less preparation and manpower.

Benefits of Car Magnet Fundraisers

The advantages of fundraising car magnets are numerous:

  • Minimal Volunteer Requirements: Unlike bake sales or car washes, car magnets don’t require a large volunteer force.
  • No Extensive Preparations: Say goodbye to the days of pre-event baking or supply gathering.
  • Effortless Sales: Car magnets are easy to distribute and sell, often requiring just a simple handover.
  • Wider Audience Reach: Unlike bake sales that target only those present, car magnets can reach a broader community audience, including parents, alumni, and local supporters.
  • Brand Visibility: Car magnets serve as moving advertisements for your school, enhancing visibility and community spirit.

Implementing Your Car Magnet Fundraiser

Embarking on your car magnet fundraiser is straightforward:

  1. Contact ARC Marketing at 760-743-6340 for design and production.
  2. Set a reasonable selling price (in this case, $10) to ensure substantial profit while remaining affordable.
  3. Plan a distribution strategy that could include selling at school events, through an online order form, or even through direct mailing.

For more insights and school fundraising ideas, visit www.arcmktg.com.

Comparing Profits: Car Magnets vs. Traditional Methods

Let’s delve deeper into the financial comparison. A bake sale netting $200, after removing costs, might only leave you with a $50 profit. Similarly, a car wash might bring in around $75 after expenses. In contrast, a car magnet fundraiser can easily yield a $2,000 profit with far less effort.

Why Car Magnets are the Future of Fundraising

In an era where time is valuable, and efficiency is key, car magnets represent a shift towards smarter fundraising. They offer a hassle-free solution with a greater financial return. Their ease of distribution and lasting impact make them a preferred choice over traditional methods like bake sales and car washes.

Conclusion: Making the Smart Choice for Your School

In conclusion, as a member of the PTA Board tasked with fundraising, your goal is to maximize profits while minimizing effort and resources. Car magnet fundraisers not only meet these criteria but also provide a unique way to promote school spirit and unity.

By choosing car magnets over traditional methods like bake sales and car washes, you’re not only ensuring a more successful fundraising campaign but also embracing a modern, efficient approach that benefits everyone involved.

Fundraising Car Magnets

Fundraising Car Magnets

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Fundraising Car Magnets

Start 2019 with a high-profit fundraiser.

We all procrastinate. I had intended to publish this blog post on January 2nd, but now it’s January 16th. So I’m two weeks late.

It’s not too late to start the new year off with a successful fundraiser, and selling custom designed car magnets is one of the easiest and highly profitable ways to do that.

What makes car magnets such an easy way to raise money? Well, first, our art department will handle your new custom design work (at no charge), so you know your going to get a cool looking magnet.

Once your custom car magnets are delivered, then selling them to parents is easy also. Once your parents start seeing these on cars all over town, they will sell themselves.

What groups can benefit from a car magnet fundraiser? It might be easier to list the groups that wouldn’t benefit. Here are a few of our more common clients:

  • Schools
  • PTA’s and PTO’s
  • Little League Baseball Teams and Leagues
  • Youth Football Teams and Leagues
  • Soccer Teams and Leagues
  • Humane Societies and Animal Shelters
  • Churches
  • Scouting
  • And so much more.

Your car magnets will cost about $2 each (less if you’re ordering a larger quantity), and most groups sell them for $5 to $10 each. It doesn’t take a math major to see the potential.

Here’s another advantage to car magnets… exposure. Imagine the impact of hundreds of cars in your town, driving around with your magnet. Most of those cars will be seen hundreds of other people every day. Overwhelming.

As I mentioned earlier, we’ll take care of everything, so getting started is easy.

Want more information? Get the low down on custom car magnets by visiting our website at www.arcmktg.com

Want even more info? You can email me directly at russell@arcmktg.com or you can call me at 760-743-6340, and you’ll have your new magnets in about 2 weeks.

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Fundraising Car Magnets

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Fundraising Car Magnets

Okay, now it’s October and you haven’t decided on all your fundraising projects for this school year. So it looks like you’re going to come up short on your fundraising goals.

Not so fast. Did you know that car magnets are one of the highest profit fundraisers available, and that if you get started right now, we can have custom magnets in your hands in 2 weeks? That’s just 14 days for a unique, on-of-a-kind promotional tool that will bring tons of attention to your school, plus make a 100% profit or more.

Some people are intimidated by anything custom, preferring the ease of using a generic, “me too” item to sell to parents as a fundraiser.

  • We invite those of you who are intimidated by JPEGS, GIFS, PNGS and Vectored art files.
  • We invite you to experience the ease of getting a customized, me-alone item to sell to parents.
  • We do not charge a single penny for a professional magnet design (or 10 designs, if that’s what you need).

And don’t think that it can’t be good if it’s free. We have some amazing designers. Most of us got our experience designing promotional items (like magnets) for all the Professional Sports Leagues and Major Colleges. We’re talking NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA, NHL and NCAA. You don’t get paid to do work for those guys if you aren’t the best in your industry.

Bottom Line: your procrastination doesn’t need to ruin this school year. Reach out to us ASAP and we’ll design a magnet that you, your school and all your students can be proud of. And we won’t tell anyone that you kept putting this off (our little secret)!

Want more info on our amazing car magnets? Visit our website at www.arcmktg.com

Get started now. Give us a call at 760-743-6340.

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Soccer Car Magnets for Fundraising

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Soccer Magnets for Fundraising

Custom Soccer Car Magnets

Soccer Car Magnets for Fundraising

Yeah, we do that. We make fundraising car magnets for every conceivable sport, and youth soccer is at the top of the list.

I’m not sure of the official statistics, but soccer might just be the most participated youth sport in America (feel free to correct me on that if I’m wrong!). But based on the orders we get from soccer clubs, they sure buy more magnets. Maybe the parents are just more engaged in soccer programs than the parents of other sports.

Full Disclosure… Youth Baseball is a very close second.

Car magnets achieve several goals, but the two most important are fundraising and awareness.

Fundraising: We have several Youth Soccer Leagues that buy 1,000 magnets each season, and they sell them for about $6 each. Since our fully customized car magnets only cost $1.10 each at that quantity, selling them for $6 each means a profit of $4,825.00 for the league. I don’t think any parent would say “no” when asked to show their support and buy a magnet. In fact, most families will buy a magnet for each car in their family. That’s almost $5,000 going into your General Fund to be used for equipment, travel, etc.

Awareness: OK, this one’s for the kids. Once that magnets shows up on hundreds of cars in town, your young soccer players are going to feel like rock-stars! They are going to get a major-league sense of accomplishment and the entire community will know who the local soccer league is, even if they don’t buy a magnet.

Here’s a warning… your kids are just as picky as you are, and they do not want a poorly designed magnet. I’m not sure who trains the magnet designers at some of the other car magnet companies, but just look at the magnets shown on their websites. “Childish” and “Cartoonish” are two thoughts that come to mind. Your young soccer stars have a more mature vision of their soccer league and want their magnets to look like something a professional soccer team would design. Our artists are the absolute best in this industry, and our designs speak for themselves.

Looking for more info? Just visit our website at www.arcmktg.com and get all the car magnet knowledge you can handle.

Are you ready to start making money for your soccer team? Just give us a call at 760-743-6340 and we’ll do all of the design-work for free!

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Fundraising for Youth Baseball and Softball

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Baseball and Softball Fundraising

It’s February! That means that Major League Baseball will be emerging from hibernation soon. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Spring Training any day now and soon it will be Baseball Season. February also means it’s time to get serious about fundraising for your kids baseball and softball teams.

Your young sluggers and hurlers will also be reporting for Spring Training, and means that Youth Baseball and Youth Softball diamonds all across America will be ringing with the sound of baseballs colliding with aluminum bats.

Youth baseball and softball, just like almost every other youth sport, is very expensive. I don’t need to tell you how much this is going to cost, because you have probably already received the invoice. But the amount that your team or league asks each family to pay is not the entire amount. There are league and team fees that are paid for by all parents as a group.

To reduce these costs, most teams and leagues run fundraisers all season long (car washes, bake sales, etc.)

Here’s another idea for your fundraising… Custom baseball car magnets is a fundraiser that achieves three goals:

  • It raises a lot of money. You can double or triple your money very easily.
  • It creates a lot of advertising exposure for your team.
  • It makes your kids feel like SuperStars.

Do you need to be a graphic artist to design a car magnet? No, but it helps! This is why our art department (staffed by the best graphic artists in the industry) is here to design your magnet for free.

Just reach out to us and we’ll have your Youth Team looking like a Major League Team. To get started on your free magnet design, just give us a call at 760-743-6340. Or, click on this link (FREE MAGNET DESIGN), give us a little info about your team, and we’ll get busy on your new fundraising magnet.

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Fundraising Car Magnets

Car Magnets for Fundraising

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Custom Car Magnets

Fundraising is hard, but custom car magnets from ARC Marketing makes it a lot easier!

There is an overwhelming amount of fundraising opportunities out there, but unfortunately most of them are either ineffective or difficult to put into place.

Historically, door to door sales were the fundraising norm “back in the day”. You know what I mean, students trudging door to door, trying to sell oversized chocolate bars. Most people just said, “No thanks, but good luck” as they closed the door on these young fundraisers. And most of the purchases were made by the parents as a sympathetic gesture.

These types of door to door fundraisers are not conducted in 2017 because of safety issues.

Many effective fundraisers are still available, and many are very popular. PTA’s, PTO’s, Little League Baseball Teams, Youth Football Teams and more host Silent Auctions, Yard Sales, Car Washes and more. In fact, the most successful groups utilize several different fundraisers during a school year.

Car magnets should be part of your fundraising mix. Along with your Bake Sales and Car Washes, offering a custom car magnet (professionally designed for free by one of our expert designers) will add a lot to your bottom line (click here to see how much money you can make).

Here’s something that car magnets offer that most fundraisers do not… exposure and awareness. Imagine hundreds of cars driving around your town with your customized car magnet. Thousands of eyes will be on your magnet every day.

Do you think it’s difficult to design a custom car magnet? It would be if you weren’t working with ARC Marketing. We have a very talented art department, and we design the coolest car magnets in America. Better still, we do all the design work for free. All you need to do us contact us by phone (760-743-6340) or fill out a simple art questionnaire on our website (free car magnet design). Before you know it, your new magnet design will be in your in-box. And your artist will fine-tune your design so that you get exactly the design you want. 2 weeks later, UPS will deliver your new car magnets to your door.

Ready to get started??? Give us a call!

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The Superior Choice for Fundraising Car Magnets: Human Creativity vs. Automated Solutions

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The Superior Choice for Fundraising Car Magnets: Human Creativity vs. Automated Solutions

Humans vs. Robots: Sounds like a bad science fiction movie, right? Actually, it’s a decision that you need to make when choosing a company to design and print your fundraising car magnets. However, it’s a crucial decision that can significantly impact your campaign’s success. Unlike most custom car magnet providers that boast “Free Magnet Designs,” ARC Marketing takes pride in offering this service without any cost, with a unique twist. We employ skilled human artists for every design we create, setting us apart from competitors who rely on DIY software for their designs.

Human Touch in Every Design

At ARC Marketing, we believe in the power of human creativity. Our talented and creative design team works tirelessly to ensure each fundraising car magnet stands out. Unlike the automated “do it yourself” packages offered by many, our full-service art department collaborates with you to bring your vision to life. This personalized approach ensures your magnet is not just another item off the assembly line.

The Limitations of Automation

Automation in design often leads to a lack of uniqueness. Clients using automated services typically select from a limited palette of about 20 colors. This restriction simplifies the process for the software but limits creative expression. Additionally, choices in clip-art mascots, fonts, and designs are minimal, resulting in a “cookie-cutter” final product. Such limitations stifle creativity, making each magnet look eerily similar to the last.

The ARC Marketing Difference

Conversely, ARC Marketing embraces the complexity and richness of design. We do not confine our clients to a narrow selection of options. Our human artists craft each design from scratch, ensuring your fundraising car magnets are as unique as your cause. While employing human artists may cost more than using automated software, we believe in investing in quality and creativity. We never charge for artwork, as we understand the importance of vibrant, eye-catching designs in fundraising efforts.

Why Choose ARC Marketing?

Choosing ARC Marketing for your fundraising car magnets means opting for a fun, engaging design process over a frustrating, limiting one. Working with our art department is an enjoyable experience, where your ideas come to life through the expertise of our designers. This contrasts sharply with the tedious task of trying to fit your vision into a pre-made software template.

Fun vs. Frustration

The choice between a fulfilling design experience and a frustrating one is clear. At ARC Marketing, we aim to make the design process as enjoyable as possible. Our commitment to excellence and creativity ensures your fundraising car magnets will captivate and inspire.

Start Your Design Journey

Ready to create a unique fundraising car magnet that truly represents your cause? Contact ARC Marketing at 760-743-6340 or visit our website at www.arcmktg.com to begin your design journey. With us, you’re not just another order; you’re a valued partner in a creative process that brings your vision to life.

Conclusion

The debate between humans and robots extends beyond the realm of science fiction and into the world of fundraising car magnets. At ARC Marketing, we firmly believe in the superiority of human creativity over automated solutions. Our dedicated art department is at the heart of what we do, providing personalized, unique designs that set our clients apart. Choose ARC Marketing, where creativity knows no bounds, and experience the difference that human touch can make.

In a world where automation is increasingly prevalent, the value of human creativity shines brighter than ever. At ARC Marketing, we celebrate this creativity, ensuring each fundraising car magnet is a testament to the causes it represents. Join us in choosing a path that embraces innovation, personalization, and excellence.