Brick Fundraiser Guide
Your step-by-step path to a profitable and impactful brick fundraiser
A Step-By-Step Guide to Running a Successful Brick Fundraising Campaign with Brick Markers
Step 1: Consider a brick fundraiser
High profitability. Our products and services at Brick Markers are competitively priced. We achieve this through leveraging our extensive vendor relationships, quantity discounts, and commitment to the latest technologies. Competitively priced products and services lead to higher profits by attracting more customers and increasing sales volume.
Ongoing fundraising. Your brick or tile fundraiser can continue for years without upfront costs or leftover inventory. Start and pause your fundraiser as needed to align with your organization’s goals.
Donor recognition. Donors receive a permanently engraved brick or tile with their exact information. You can also offer mini replicas or full-size replicas as takeaways to enhance their contribution.
Step 2: Begin with the end in mind
Determine an installation area. We always recommend starting your brick/tile fundraising process by choosing your installation area. Subsequently, the size of the area will determine how many bricks/tiles you need to sell.
Establish your sales goals. Understanding your sales goals early on will help you establish the pricing structure for your bricks/tiles.
Price your product. Based on your installation area and sales goals, you can price your donation levels accordingly to maximize your profits.
Step 3: Contact our sales team
Brainstorming. Reach out to one of our industry professionals to discuss your potential fundraiser. Our team will help you conceptualize a successful campaign and introduce you to various tools to support your fundraiser.
Strategy. Our sales team is here to guide you on the best approach to your campaign. They can answer common questions such as: When is the best time to start or stop our fundraiser? How quickly can we receive our order? Can we get filler or blank bricks as well?
FREE sample. Once we understand your specific needs, we’ll recommend a brick or tile that fits your campaign and send a sample for review.
Step 4: Leverage unrivaled marketing tools
FREE donor website. You’ll receive a custom website designed to reflect your organization’s unique brand identity. Most importantly, donors can easily purchase their bricks or tiles online.
FREE brochure/order form. Brick Markers® provides full marketing support with a brochure and printable order form. Use this form to collect your donors’ brick information when payments are made by check or cash. You can creatively distribute order forms during events, post them on bulletin boards, or even mail them directly to potential donors.
Step 5: Launch your fundraiser
Roll out your webpage & marketing collateral. You’re ready to go public! If you’re using our donor ordering website, remember to include the link in all marketing materials.
Collect orders with our simple ordering system. Our streamlined and user-friendly proprietary ordering system makes it easy to compile donor engraving information.
Track your profits. As orders come in, monitor your profits to ensure you’re meeting your sales goals.
Step 6: Place your order
Submit your order(s) to your sales representative. Once your order is received, our team will conduct a preliminary review to ensure compliance with our engraving standards and processes.
Request a specific ship date. Need your bricks or tiles within a specific timeframe? Work with your sales representative to plan a timeline that accommodates any deadlines or events.
Receive and install your bricks/tiles. Congratulations on a successful fundraising campaign! It’s time to install your bricks or tiles or distribute them to your donors.
Ready to Start? Get a Free Brick Sample From Us
Take the first step toward a memorable and successful brick fundraiser campaign.
Step 1
Request your sample
Complete our simple online form.
Step 2
Consult with an expert
Within 24 hours, a BMI representative will get in touch with you to discuss your fundraising needs and answer your questions.
Step 3
Receive your sample
Once details are confirmed, we’ll promptly ship your free brick sample.