Showing posts with label eco-friendly fundraising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco-friendly fundraising. Show all posts

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Why Green Fundraising for Fall 2010?

Most important - why green fundraising with EcoLabel Fundraising for Fall Fundraising 2010? It's simple and easy. We'll student pack for you, respond to you in lightening speed, and help you every step of the way. We also offer online report tracking to make your paperwork easy.

Eco-friendly fundraising is a guilt-free, practical way to raise funds. Your parents will thank you for offering them the option to participate in a fundraiser that they can find value in. Value ethically and value in purchasing products that they will be able to use for years to come.

Email us for more information or simply sign up Online by clicking on the Registration link on our homepage.

Happy Green Fundraising 2010!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Greening Your School's Fall Fundraiser

As Fall Fundraising has come into full swing, we have been getting flooded with PTA board members, parents and school staff hoping to introduce their school community to a greener fundraising option. We welcome and look forward to this cycle of events that happens this time of year. We understand the disappointment felt by some when they are faced with non-green fundraising choices sent home in their child's backpack. We thought we'd write about it to let you know that it is perfectly normal - many feel the way way you do.

If your school community isn't responding to the same 'ol fundraisers, and you want to add a greener fundraiser, feel free to drop us a line. Our eco-friendly fundraising ideas are great as a primary or supplemental fundraiser should your school have already started or completed a fundraiser this year. No need to wait until next year - you can make a greener choice available this year. Contact us - we'll get you started.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Green Fundraising

Green Fundraising for Fall 2010

We thought we'd answer some common questions about green fundraisers for you. rv

1. How much will my school earn with your eco-friendly fundraising program? Much of that answer depends on yoru PTA/PTO. It is very important that your PTA/PTO board advertise for your green fundraiser consistently. We can supply you email templates and signage per your request. We like to take as much of the work out of it for you that we can, so we have created these tools to assist in your advertising efforts.

2. The products are more expensive than fundraisers our school has done in the past. Will that hurt our sales?

The answer is no. Once your supporters understand that you are asking them to purchase QUALITY products that will last for years to come, they will be on-board for supporting your fundraiser. Generally, as the old saying goes..'you get what you pay for." That holds true for fundraisers, too. We make every effort to limit our products to those that are fun and practical, but mostly practical. We include things you will use again and again, and then fall in love with and wish you had bought more during the fundraiser!

3. Could you send us out a catalog sample of your green fundraisers?

In the interest of not generating excess paper waste, we have implemented a new policy asking schools and non-profits interested in our eco-friendly fundraisers to either send an email requesting a digital copy of a sample catalog or to download it from our website.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Gearing Up for Spring School Fundraising

It's that time of year again to plan for Fall Fundraising 2010. We welcome you to give our program a try for Spring 2010. Earth Day is a great time to introduce a green fundraising idea to your school community.
EcoLabel Fundraising welcomes experienced PTA or PTO boards or the first-time board members. We are 100% Customer Service oriented, and very happy to help you in every way through your eco-friendly fundraiser.
Our eco-friendly, fair-trade and/or organic products are a lucrative fundraising choice for school fundraisers.
Learn more about us by reading our How It Works page. Please email us if we may answer any questions for you.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Litter Free Lunch



We are excited to announce that Litter Free Lunch Napkins have been added to the great list of eco-friendly fundraising products we include in our programs. These fun, durable and machine-washable napkins are manufactured in the USA in the Chicago area. Litter Free Lunch was started by two Moms, Felice Farran and Megan Wojtyla, in the Chicagoland area. Felice and Megan found a common need that they were trying to satisfy for their own children while packing their school lunches. In between soccer games, doctor's appointments, music lessons and Cub Scout meetings, Litter Free Lunch napkins were born and are filling lunch boxes around the country. We loved this product for our green fundraisers!


Please visit our "For Children>For School" section in our Online Green Fundraisers to find Litter Free Lunch products. To hear what else is being said about our Green Fundraisers, please visit our entire blog here.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

GM Names EcoLabel Fundraising a Green Resource

GM is making strides towards becoming more green. One way they are contributing towards sustaining Mother Earth is through their Teach Green resources online. EcoLabel Fundraising is pleased to be part of the resources they recommend to teachers and school affiliates. Our green fundraising program can be a terrific part of the "greening" of a school. Through conducting an eco-friendly fundraiser, you are able to set the tone of your school's green culture in each household that receives a catalog.

To hear what else is being said about our Green Fundraisers, please visit our entire blog here.

Feedback? Suggestions? Email us! We love your input!

Friday, September 4, 2009

We thought we'd share with you some of the places you'll find us in the news. We are always excited to share our Green Fundraising Ideas with people, so we are thrilled when others get as excited about it as we do!

The Eco Chic Blog

Green Fundraising Ideas

WABC-TV News

Green Fundraising Ideas

Green Mom Central

Eco-Friendly Fundraising Ideas

Greenopolis

Green Fundraising Ideas

Modern Eco

Eco-friendly Fundraising Ideas

Non-Toxic Kids

green fundraising

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Green Giveaway

We are celebrating the kick-off of Fall Fundraising 2009 with a Green Giveaway. We look high and low for great green fundraising products to include in our Green Fundraising program, and we think we came up with some products that you'll really love. Actually, we've heard how much you love them! Thanks for all the kudos - we're blushing!


From August 15th-31st
, when your school or non-profit Sign-Up for our Green Fundraising Program for Fall 2009, you will be entered to win our Green Giveaway(s). We're not just giving away one prize - we're giving away LOTS OF PRIZES! The 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th school or non-profits will each receive a giveaway basket of a Produce Bag, Fair-Trade Coffee, Newspaper Pencils and a Wrap-n-Mat.

The 50th School or Non-Profit to Sign-up will receive the Great Green Giveaway Basket of a Produce Bag, Fair-Trade Coffee, Fair-Trade Tea, Fair-Trade Hot Cocoa, Newspaper Pencils, Farmer's Market Canvas Bag, Wrap-n-Mat (Eco-Print) and a Wrap-n-Mat (Gingham Print).

And how could we leave out the 51st school or non-profit to sign-up? It seems like you came so close to winning that you should get something, so we'll give you 8 bags of Fair-Trade Coffee to keep you going during those monthly board meetings this year.

Sign-up between August 15th-31st to win! Welcome to our Fresh Approach to Fundraising, which happens to be the the most popular Fundraising program for this Fall. (At least that's what "they" are telling us. We're blushing...again.)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Picking a Fundraising Program

It's that time of year again. Time for one PTA/PTO board to pass along the keys to the school fundraising responsibilities to the new board. This time is filled with many hopes, goals and aspirations for the year ahead.

Our goal is to fill all those hopes up with reality. We provide a big list of products for your supporters to choose from in our paper and on-line catalogs. Our Green Fundraisers are geared towards teaching important lessons about the environment and raising funds for much-needed areas.

We are here to make a difference. Period. So, don't hesitate to email us with any of your questions. We are happy to help you get set-up on any of our Green Fundraising Ideas.

We don't offer you just one green fundraising idea, but several. Choose from our traditional Eco-friendly Fundraising program, our Water Bottle program or our Seed and Bulb fundraising program.

Best of luck for a successful, fun and satisfying school year to all the new and returning PTA/PTO boards!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Presenting....Catalogs for 2009!

Our goal is to serve your organization with as much versatility as possible. In aiming to become the best we can be in 2009 at spreading the word about eco-friendly fundraising, we are adding catalogs to the tools we make available to your organization. Because we promote green fundraising, our catalogs are printed on 100% eco-friendly paper using soy-based inks.

Your customers will now be able to purchase on-line to receive their orders within a week or by ordering the traditional method via catalog.

We are thrilled to serve you in 2009. If you have any questions or would like to order an eco-friendly fundraising catalog, please feel free to drop us a note at info@ecolabelfundraising.com.

Being green is not difficult. Leading by example when fundraising is even easier with eco-friendly fundraising.

Sunday, January 18, 2009


Green, Going Green, Green Fundraising!

"Going Green" is a term we hear all over the news and in magazines. It really has become a way of life in our everyday lives. Most people recycle and understand the basics of conserving energy around the home, which is a really great step! So, congrats to those of you who have made those strides.

At EcoLabel Fundraising, we hope to expand your eco-friendly reach in to your child's school or your church. Facilitating a green fundraiser is just as easy as any other fundraiser, but comes with many more benefits. For instance, each time a parent buys a green fundraising product they are likely to have one more conversation about the environment than they may have otherwise had before. And, that's pretty neat.

Conducting a fundraiser allows the organizing committee to make a positive impact not only monetarily, but also by leading by example in encouraging others to be environmentally aware.

Eco-friendly fundraising is our passion, and we hope it will become yours!

Monday, January 12, 2009

2009 Earth Day Fundraising Activities

We thought we'd offer you some ideas to kick off your Spring 2009 Fundraising Drives! Luckily we have Earth Day coming up in a couple of months, so we can refocus on the environment. EcoLabel Fundraising's program works well with the activities we have below to tie into your Earth Day festivities.

Ideas for Action around your School Campus or Non-profit:

1. Dedicate a spot in your school or non-profit's parking lot for collecting plastic water bottles. Ask children to bring in water bottles to be recycled that their families consume at home. Teachers and staff may tie in many lessons about water bottles, and their impact on the environment when they are not recycled!

2. Ask each class to come up with a new way to reuse an everyday product that may otherwise end up in the trash. Reward the winning class with a prize!

3. Ask children to individually write down 3 things they could do to help sustain the environment. Even kids can make a huge difference!

Feel free to utilize our Lesson Plans link at the bottom of the EcoLabel Fundraising page, for more ideas to utilize around your school or non-profit! Scheduling these events over the next few months will really help to keep your Eco-Friendly Fundraising campaign on the minds or your supporters.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Fundraising Help!

We certainly appreciate the current economic situation, and how difficult it has become for non-profit and school organizations to raise funds. We'd like to tell you how our program can support your fundraising efforts.

First, we are here to support you by offering you our advice for FREE. We have years of experience standing in your shoes, so we know how it feels to struggle to raise funds.

Second, fundraising can evolve into many things within your organization to raise awareness. You can utilize your skills and understanding of the environment to support your monetary goals. For instance, you may want to couple your fundraising efforts with several eco-friendly activities to which you do all the planning. You can spread the activities out over six to seven weeks. By doing this your serve two purposes:

1. You keep your fundraiser on the mind of the organization's supporters.

2. You impact your organization in a way you may not have done before, since previously you may have just relied on monetary contributions to support extra resources needed within the organization. You or other committee members probably have much to offer that hasn't been tapped in the way of planning activities to support the staff. They will undoubtedly appreciated the extra support at a time where they are probably feeling the pinch due to the lack of monetary resources available to them.

Finally, choose wisely. We offer items that people can justify purchasing in a tough economy. Our green fundraising program items are selected according to quality, longevity and value. We realize there are cheaper alternatives in some cases, but unfortunately many of those products will cause you to have to reach in your pockets to replace them in a short period of time. Of course, we always believe it is important to consider whether or not the item is helping to protect and sustain our environment's resources.


Monday, November 24, 2008

School Spirit Shopping Bags and Megaphones!

Do you have school spirit? We are happy to help you raise funds and school spirit by organizing a fund drive with school spirit recycled plastic megaphones and reusable organic cotton shopping bags! The best part is that we will have your school's mascot and name printed on each!

Email us at info@ecolabelfundraising.com for more information. It is easy and fun!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Times Square Going Green


From time to time I like bring to attention a great concept or piece of news I read about that has nothing to do with us, but everything to do with our collective mission in the "green" initiative movement.

I read this article by The New York Times today. Here's an excerpt from the article telling some of the features on the new "eco-friendly" billboard going up in NYC's Time Square:

"The “passive” sign is not studded with light-emitting diodes like so many others in Times Square, but will be lighted by 16 300-watt floodlights. It will feature custom-printed opaque vinyl sheeting bearing the red-and-white Ricoh logo. The sign will be green, nevertheless, a message “to customers, other companies and the world that resources and energy can be used creatively,” Mr. Potesky said. “The point is that there are ways of being environmentally friendly to the planet, even on a billboard.” Unlike the tall propellers in a typical wind farm, the cylindrical Ricoh drum turbines have no sharp blades. They will provide 90 percent of the sign’s power; the rest will come from the solar panels on the sign, feeding electricity to eight collection batteries up in the sign. The drums are so perfectly balanced, Ricoh says, that their rotors could be turned by the wind from a single household electric fan." (New York Times)

Monday, November 10, 2008

Top Five Reasons to Choose an EcoLabel Green Fundraiser!

1. You can be proud to ask your supporters to buy eco-friendly, quality products for your fundraiser!

2. Parents that buy a green product to support your fundraiser are more likely to have one more conversation with their child about the environment than they would have otherwise had that day!

3. Educators can integrate lessons about the environment and being eco-friendly into the classroom instruction that will tie in nicely with your fundraiser.

4. Did your Mom ever say, "Do as I do, not as a say?" You are leading by example and children will remember talking about the environment for years to come.

5. Eco-friendly fundraising supports sustaining the Earth's resources for our children and our grandchildren.

GO GREEN FOR HOLIDAY 2008!

Whether or not you have already had a fall fundraiser, it is still to your advantage to add EcoLabel Fundraising's program! Your supports will buy Holiday Gifts, so why not earn 25% of each dollar they spend for your school?

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Are We Qualified to Help?

We don't just talk the talk. We walk the walk. Picking a fundraising program is like making an investment. I think every fundraising chair or school staff member making the fundraiser decisions should consider one question, "How are they qualified to help me?"Our organization includes personnel with experience in:
  • Fundraising and grant writing for non-profits.
  • Fundraising for schools
  • Fundraising for Team race programs
  • Elementary, Middle School, High School and Collegiate classroom instruction.
  • Business-world Information Technology management
  • Sales and Marketing in the business and education worlds.
  • Professional project management.


Our staff has collegiate degrees and training in:

  • Education
  • Business
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Information Technology Systems
  • Graphic Design


We are qualified to help you. You can not be everything to everyone, so let us take some of the weight off your shoulders.Welcome to "Respecting our Earth, Raising your Funds, and Educating our Future."

http://www.ecolabelfundraising.com/

Tel: 877-ECO-1141

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Fundraising made Elegant!

The new EcoLabel Fundraising site is launching within days (we were hoping we'd be launched on the new site today, but our design team is dotting some last minute i's and crossing some t's, so that it is perfect for your viewing pleasure), so we give you a closer glimpse at one of our products we featured earlier in the week in a group of products.

We love the Earth and enjoy all the resources it provides us. We love that these cards made from recycled paper and vegetable-based inks are so delicate and appealing to the eye!

This is called the "Blue bird" design. The creator of these products really has a eye for delicate and elegant.

Fundraising made elegant!

$16.50, Box of 8

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Fair-Trade Soccer Ball - Sporty Fundraising!


The Fair-Trade sporting balls we carry are some of my favorite products. Plus, it is charity "double-dipping" since we donate a portion of our sale to your organization, and the supplier donates a portion of their profit to select children's charities they regularly support as Room to Read and The Boys and Girls Club.

These sporting balls are made by adult workers who produce the balls to receive a fair wage. This doesn't mean the balls cost more to you - the end user. We and the supplier just make less profit. Period.

The balls are Eco-certified and certified Fair Trade. Union-made and vegan. $25.00-$55.00

Eco-friendly Lunch Bags- Fundraising De-Li-cious!


Lunch can be fun and healthy! Pack your kids lunch to make sure they are getting a healthy mid-day meal! EcoLabel Fundraising will be offering these whimsical lunch bags ($22.95) in many patterns. We love the lady bug pattern for girls and the jungle for boys. (or vice versa!)

The fabrics are produced in accordance with strict environmental laws and are Oeko-Tex certified; the coating is made from acrylic and not PVC. The manufacturer uses no chlorine and only water soluble dyes in the production process.