The AIMS Games roll around every September, and if your school is heading along, you’ll know the drill. There’s apparel to sort, hoodies to order, and the inevitable question of how to pay for it all. Kitting out a team isn’t cheap, and asking families to cover the lot isn’t always realistic.
So here’s an idea that’s a little bit different, and a lot of fun.
Plush toys your school can brand and sell
We’ve got a gorgeous selection of soft plush toys, with 25 different animals to choose from, and each one can be fully branded for your school. Pop your school logo on the toy’s t-shirt, add your team name, or tie it to the AIMS Games themselves. Whatever makes sense for your school, we can make it happen.
The beauty of this as a fundraiser is that you’re not selling chocolate bars or raffle tickets that get forgotten in a drawer. You’re selling something kids actually want to keep, a cuddly little mascot that carries your school’s colours and reminds everyone of the trip. Parents, grandparents, and supporters tend to happily get behind that.
The numbers that make it work
Here’s where it gets genuinely worthwhile as a fundraiser. Buy in volume and the cost per toy comes right down, leaving you healthy margin to put straight towards those hoodies and apparel. Order 100 fully branded plush toys and they’re just $12.50 each + GST, or order 50 fully branded toys at $13.50 each + GST.
Sell them on at a markup that suits your community, and the difference goes directly into your apparel fund. With 100 units, even a modest margin adds up fast, and you’ve given everyone a keepsake in the process.
Why this beats the usual fundraiser
A few reasons schools love this one. Everyone wants a plush toy, since they appeal right across the age groups, younger siblings included. It’s on brand too, because your logo goes home with every family and builds a bit of school pride along the way. It’s tied to the moment, as linking it to the AIMS Games gives it meaning and a natural reason to buy now. And the maths is simple: fixed cost in, your chosen price out, the rest is your fundraiser.
Getting started
September comes around quicker than you’d think, so the sooner you lock in your order, the more time you’ve got to sell and bank the funds before the games. Branding takes a little lead time too, so early is always better.
Have a look through the full plush toy range here: catalogue.ableprintandpromo.co.nz
Or if you’d rather just talk it through and figure out what’ll work for your school, give Sue a call on 027 486 8266. She’s happy to help you sort the details.
Let’s get your team to AIMS looking the part.