Arkansas Music Educators Convention Update

I just wanted to update everyone about the Arkansas Music Educators Convention that I just returned from. The convention was great and we had a huge turnout! Our booth was a popular place for everyone at the convention! Our lollipop fundraiser and popcorn fundraiser were a huge hit with everyone who was able to sample our products. I met so many wonderful individuals at the convention! The more conventions I attend and exhibit, the more I am able to truly understand your needs for fundraising. To hear about your desires to take your students to Washington D.C, New York, etc, are exciting to me! I love to hear teachers talk about wanting to show their students different places, and be able to take them on trips to learn new things. I always want to be available to anyone and everyone who needs help with fundraising, or choosing a product to use to fund raise. I am always here to help, in any way I can. The more stories I hear about your intentions with fundraising, the more excited I get. I want to be a part in helping make trips and competitions real to you and your students. Please don’t ever hesitate to give us a call, or shoot us an email. We are ALWAYS here to help, and truly love being able to help you all raise the funds you need to make these trips possible for your students. Whether you have an upcoming trip now, or in the future, give us a call today, to get started planning for your next successful fundraiser!

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Upcoming Fundraising Event

The annual Arkansas Music Educators Convention will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center, Feb. 16th-19th. I am really looking forward to exhibiting at the convention again. Not only do you get to meet music educators for the state of Arkansas, but you also get to walk around the convention center to check out all the exhibitors booths. I can’t wait to get set up at the convention, and talk to any and all who are interested in raising funds for their bands, music classes, etc. If you are attending the convention, be sure to stop by our Big Dog Fundraising booth…you can’t miss us! I will be bringing samples from our delicious popcorn fundraiser and lollipop fundraiser. We will also be raffling off prizes every two hours, so don’t miss your chance to win some goodies! If you have any questions about any of our fundraising programs, request a free sample fundraising kit, give us a call, or drop me an email anytime at: kwhitfield@bigdogprinting.com. I would love to hear from you! I look forward to seeing you at the show!

~Katie – Big Dog Fundraising Expert

Nothing Stops Big Dog Fundraising

Neither snow, nor rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night stays big dog fundraising experts from the swift completion of their appointed rounds… well… maybe the cold

First fundraising tips of 2011

Getting to meet and speak with groups, school boards, PTOs and PTAs has definitely opened my eyes to the struggles you all face on your side of fundraising. The most common problem I have heard about is organization! Everybody wants to raise the money, but not enough people volunteer for the hard work. Distributing products from a catalog fundraiser can be challenging if not prepared correctly. In order to keep the school from breaking out in a mad, black Friday kind of rush, plan AHEAD for your next fundraiser.

Set up your fundraiser dates to coincide with your parent teacher conferences. Distributing products during a parent teacher conference seems to make the most sense! School is out, and you will already have a set appointment with each students parent. The less stress for all of you, the better. If the distribution is the worst part for you, just don’t do it alone! Like I recently told a school board, “give me a call when you are ready to distribute your Big Dog Fundraising items, and I will be more than happy to help.” If that means I come to your school and help with this process, then that’s just what I will do. At Big Dog Fundraising, we are dedicated to helping you meet and exceed your fundraising goals, along with making your experience with Big Dog Fundraising the most pleasant fundraising experience you have had! If you have any additional tips, concerns or questions; talk to us! We love hearing from you. Hearing your struggles only helps us help you; we can help turn your struggles into success! Remember, it’s ALL in the bag with Big Dog Fundraising!

~Katie

First Trip of the year

2011 is already turning out to be a great year for Big Dog Fundraising! Last week I traveled to Fort Smith, AR, and it turned out to be quite a trip! I was able to meet with a school in Mountainburg, AR, and had a great visit. From Mountainburg, I went to Fort Smith to finish up a discount card fundraiser for a soccer club. I hit the ground running, and was able to finish up the discount card with 20 ads. I can’t wait to see the end results of this discount card for the soccer club!

Working for schools and organizations is extremely rewarding. In my recent travels, I have gotten to meet so many different people. I’ve seen a lot of new places, and have had an amazing time on the road. I absolutely love the drive from Kansas to Arkansas. Any chance I get to see more of our beautiful country, the happier I am. So, WHEREVER you are, if you are needing to raise funds fast, and aren’t quite sure how to do it or what to do, give us a call today. Fundraising should be fun, and we are here to help make your next fundraising experience pleasant and successful. Call us today at :866-582-3597, or you can always call me directly at: 620-644-8606. We look forward to hearing from you!

~Katie

January fundraiser update

Fundraisers are happening fast and furiously for our clients as they take advantage of our numerous ways to raise funds for their respective organizations.  Specifically we have a discount card fundraiser in progress for a Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis, and another discount card preparing to kick off for an elementary school in St. Louis.  There are sunglasses, jewelry and yard signs being sold for a high school near Columbia, MO, and another discount card for an elementary school in extreme northeastern Missouri.  Furthermore, we certainly wouldn’t want to forget our church youth group friends in Kansas City who will be starting their discount card sales at the end of January.  We have inquiries and potential projects from California to Illinois and are excited about our new website and our ability to assist clients in quickly and efficiently setting up their own fundraisers.  Take a few minutes to browse our new site.  We will also be adding additional documents and other tools to allow those that do business with us the luxury of clicking a few buttons; and be running their fundraiser as soon as…..tomorrow!   Don’t hesitate to email or call to discuss your specific situation.  Our strength is our 35 year background in printing that allows us to custom tailor a solution to your circumstances.  Have a great 2011 and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

~Shawn

2011 Conventions & Conferences

Please keep the following dates in mind as we will be exhibiting at these conferences:
Arkansas: Arkansas Music Conference, February 17th -19th
Kansas: Kansas PTA Convention, April 29th- May 1st
Tennessee: Tennessee Athletic Directors Conference, April 11th-12th

Fundraising in 2011

Let’s face it. Fundraisers can be extremely stressful, if we allow them to be. Fundraisers should be easy and fun, not just for the kids, but for the teachers, staff and parents involved as well. With the new year, comes a fresh start…for a stress-free and successful fundraiser! With Big Dog Fundraising, most programs don’t have ANY upfront costs, and better yet, we do all the hard work for you! With our new programs and products in place, there is a product for everyone, not to mention prices that everyone can afford. From our scratch off card fundraiser, to our gourmet popcorn fundraiser and jewelry fundraiser, we have it all! Make 2011 a prosperous year for you and your school. Instead of stressing yourself out, pick up the phone and give us a call at 866.582.3597, you’ll be glad you did.

~Katie

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Now offering Lollipop Fundraiser

Lollipop Fundraiser

Before Big Dog fundraising offers any product, we test to make sure volume as well as fundraising goals can be met successfully by our test groups. After much testing, we are now confident that Lollipop fundraisers are a great option.

With our test groups, they were able to reach their goals in under 2 weeks. We are proud to offer yummy CreamPop brand Lollipops, made here in the USA. We only offer the best quality product because they are a direct reflection of your organization. CreamPop Lollipops are the most delicious pops we could find so they are easy to sell and even easier to repeat sell.

Consider our Lollipop fundraising program next time.

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Wrap Up 2010 with a Successful Fundraiser!!

Are you satisfied with the way your fundraising efforts have played out? If you answered yes, then call us to get an early start on Spring Fundraising! If not, call Big Dog Fundraising today, and let us help you end 2010 with a BANG! Recently, Big Dog Fundraising has added many new and exciting products to our program! There’s a product for EVERYONE! Why worry about what kind of fundraisers you will start in 2011? Just give us a call today at 866.582.3597, and we will help make your Christmas Break a stress free break!!

~Katie

On the Road Again…

Last Friday I went to close out a fundraiser in Joplin for the Central Christian church and drop off drawstring bags for the Gardner-Edgerton Booster Club. Big congratulations to Chris at Central Christian; they just raised over $1000! Now I’m looking forward to whatever adventures come up for this week.

Music Educators Convention

Hello to all of our Big Dog fans! Last week, I attended the Arkansas Music Educators Convention in Conway, AR, and we had a great time! I love any and every opportunity to share our new programs to teachers and parents both! We have so many new products here at Big Dog, there is surely something for EVERYONE to be a part of! From suckers made with real cream, to drawstring backpacks and gourmet popcorn. With the holidays right around the corner, I’m sure we all are needing gifts for friends and family. Let Big Dog Fundraising help you not only raise funds, but also help with your Christmas shopping! Hosting a fundraiser shouldn’t be a hassle. So call us today at 866-582-3597 to get started on your next SUCCESSFUL fundraiser!!

~Katie

November fundraisers!

It’s about the time of year for fundraisers. Maybe you’re trying to squeeze in one more before the threat of Christmas shopping suffocates the will to support “another fundraiser.” Maybe you’re just planning your fundraisers for the spring semester. Maybe you’re just not sure what you want to do. Big Dog Fundraising has all your solutions. If drawstring bags are what you’re looking for, we’ve got those. If discount cards is what you crave, we’ve got those. If popcorn satisfies your needs, we’ve got it. Got an idea for a fundraiser and you need help?  Let us know and we’ll do what we can to make your fundraising efforts a great success!