Looking for a unique and effective fundraising idea? Tea Towel Keepsakes offers a **fun and easy way to raise money** for your school, kindergarten, or sports club with custom-printed tea towels. By selling personalised tea towels featuring artwork created by your students or members, you can quickly raise funds while providing a memorable keepsake. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how your organisation can benefit from this creative fundraising idea.
**1. Download the Drawing Guide**
Start by visiting the [Tea Towel Keepsakes Fundraising page](www.teatowelkeepsakes.com.au/fundraising) and download the free drawing guide. Distribute this guide to each student or participant to kick off the creative process.
**2. Create Unique Artwork**
Children or members of your organisation can create custom artwork using a black marker. This artwork will be featured on the tea towels, making them a **personalised fundraising product** that families and supporters will love.
**3. Organise with a Class List**
To keep everything organised , each drawing should be numbered and matched with a downloadable class list, which you can find on the Tea Towel Keepsakes website. This ensures all participants are included in the final design.
**4. Choose a Tea Towel Design**
Download the **Design Selection Form** to choose your preferred layout and border options. Tea Towel Keepsakes offers several design choices to help you create a professional and polished product that will appeal to buyers.
**5. Collate and Return the Artwork**
Once all the drawings, class lists, and design selection forms are complete, collate the materials and send them back to Tea Towel Keepsakes. Request a pre-paid return label by emailing fundraising@ttkeepsakes.com.au for easy shipping.
**6. Review the Draft Artwork**
Within 5-7 days (or 7-10 days for whole-school designs), Tea Towel Keepsakes will email you a draft of the tea towel design. Carefully review the draft to ensure that all details, especially spelling, are correct. Submit any revisions before final approval.
**7. Promote Your Fundraiser**
Once the artwork is approved, it’s time to spread the word! Tea Towel Keepsakes will provide a custom marketing poster to help you promote the fundraiser to your community. The more tea towels sold, the higher your profits.
**8. Submit Your Order**
After finalising the artwork, complete the order form and submit it to Tea Towel Keepsakes. Orders must be placed before November 8th, 2024, for standard shipping. Late orders will be shipped via express post at your expense.
Tea towel fundraising is a **highly profitable and simple way to raise money** We suggest selling each tea towel for $16.00, but you can set your own price based on your fundraising goals. Here's a quick breakdown of potential profits:
- Sell 500 cotton tea towels for $16 each and raise over $4,250
- Sell 300 tea towels for $16 each and raise over $2,550
- Sell 150 tea towels for $16 each and raise over $1,275
The more tea towels you sell, the more funds you raise for your organisation!
Tea Towel Keepsakes offers **100% cotton tea towels** that come in two main varieties:
- **Standard Cotton Tea Towels:** Smaller in size but print beautifully.
- **Premium Cotton Tea Towels:** Larger, heavier, and tighter weave for a more durable product. These are the best-selling option.
Natural and unbleached cotton options are also available for those seeking a more eco-friendly product. No matter which option you choose, your tea towels will be a high-quality keepsake that people will love to buy.
Getting started is easy!
Download the coordinator's kit from the Tea Towel Keepsakes Fundraising page to get all the tools you need for a successful fundraiser. With Tea Towel Keepsakes, you can raise money for your organisation while creating lasting memories with custom tea towels designed by your students or members.