With back-to-school season just around the corner, schools all over the country are gearing up for fundraising to support teams, bands, and even curriculum. For most parents, the fundraising that comes with fall represents a collective headache. School supplies and fees are enough to sink many families financially for a while, and the addition of sales competition and purchase requirements adds to the stress. Even though parents hem and haw, fundraising is a necessary part of the school calendar, but smart parent teacher associations are finding an excellent way to deal with both the need to provide a valuable product and earn much needed funds for activities. Going straight to the sources rather than dealing with middle people, these groups contact companies such as umbrella suppliers to order branded materials that help boost funds as they share team spirit and pride.
Just about anyone can use a nice umbrella. Football games, parades, and even daily walks into and out of school are subject to inclement weather, and that makes umbrellas an excellent choice for school pride sales. In fact, there is a good chance that a new umbrella would be on many peoples’ back-to-school shopping lists, anyway, so ordering a batch directly from the umbrella supplier to sell at orientation, registration, or the first PTA meeting of the year is a bold idea.
Associations with truly savvy members might even consider especially creative messages to include on their rain protection. With a variety of clubs and teams to support throughout the year, they could order various styles to meet the needs of diverse groups.