Tips & Tricks – Washtenaw Non-Profits

Tips & Tricks For A Stronger Booth Presence

johnwnp3 — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 05:51:11 +0000

You only have a moment to catch the attention of people walking by. Why not make the best of that moment by involving some of these tips and tricks!

Eye Catching Booth Signage

johnwnp3 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:35:04 +0000

Some people are visual learners. The quickest way to catch someone’s attention as they’re entering the art fair is to grab them by your signage. If they see something that aligns with something they believe or want to get involved in, having signs about what you do is the best way to do that.

Often times FedEx will have big sales for banners and prints. Or even offer promo codes for you to obtain discounts. Check out some of the items they provide and see what would work best for your booth!

Visit FedEx’s Website HERE.

Ordering Marketing & Promo Items

johnwnp3 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:42:58 +0000

Businesses use promotional items to take products or services to the masses. But non-profit organizations can also increase awareness about a social cause by distributing some useful giveaways. They can attract donors or attract volunteers to do some selfless work for a community. For instance, you can get all of your volunteers to wear some imprinted shirts that have your organization’s logo.

Many non-profit organizations face fundraising problems. They do not get enough financial support from governments. So, they depend on building public trust to get the support. This is where promotional products can help.

Promotional products for non-profit organizations help build awareness about a cause. The usefulness of promotional products for brand awareness is now well documented. According to a survey, nearly half of the time, promotional products create a desirable impression of the brand or organization.

Non-profit organizations use unique promotional products to increase awareness about their cause. They can generate more awareness by this marketing medium than by using the conventional ones.

Traditional media such as print advertisements and television are not only costly for nonprofits, but they are less effective as well. One of the advantages of promotional items is that they are tangible. They’re cost-effective too when considering cost-per-impression. So, your nonprofit organization can achieve its set goal.

Nonprofits can convey their appreciation of donation by offering these giveaways. There is a wide range of promotional products that you can choose. But make sure that the item is useful and its quality is good.

A useful item that is lacking in good quality is almost equal to not giving a gift as the user will soon throw it away. The success of a promotional product in grabbing the user’s attention can be achieved only if its quality is excellent.

Here Are Top 15 Promotional Products For Not-For-Profit Organizations

Refining Your Elevator Pitch

johnwnp3 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:25:13 +0000

An elevator pitch for nonprofits can be broken down into three sections: the hook, the body, and the wrap-up. Then, you must bring all the content to life with your delivery. Below, we’ll walk you through timing estimates for each section as well as tips to get the ball rolling.

Continue reading more ways to capture your audience in a short time frame HERE.

Finding an Approved Tent for your Booth

johnwnp3 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:27:28 +0000

We have noticed in recent years that when we get closer to summer, it becomes very difficult to source an approved tent for the art fair. This year, we will begin offering 6×6 tents for sale. These tents are approved by the Washtenaw Non Profits and the City of Ann Arbor for use in the Art Fair. The purchase link will be on this page, as well as distributed in email & social communication. There will be limited tents available per year, so please reserve yours quickly. An email will go out as soon as our stock order comes in, so pay attention to your inbox.

Here is a list of booths we have found online – make sure to check the center height!

6×6 – https://amzn.to/3XHXtwc
6×6 – https://www.amazon.com/Tangkula-Outdoor-Adjustable-Commercial-Portable/dp/B097ZZS5B7/ref=psdc_3742571_t1_B09Q3M1L92?th=1
6×6 – https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-6-x-6-Gray-Instant-Outdoor-Canopy-with-UV-Protection/651706327?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0
10×10 – https://amzn.to/3HE6YH0
10×10 – https://amzn.to/3WZ59cl
10×10 – https://amzn.to/3DmhiRD
6×6 – https://amzn.to/3Y4L0Cp
6×6 & 10×10 – https://amzn.to/3XFI8vY
10×10 – https://amzn.to/3OshtA9
6×6 & 10×10 – https://amzn.to/3HNhtqB

The Nonprofit section offers a 6×6 booth space and a 10×10 booth space. Since our 10×10 booth spaces are “hot ticket items” they sell out fast. Because of that, if we have extra spaces available by the time we organize spaces per nonprofit we sometimes are able to offer two 6×6 size spaces next to each other.

Booth measurements:
Single: 6 ft x 6 ft
“Double”: 10 ft x 10 ft
(2) Singles: 6 ft x 12 ft

Make sure to purchase or bring tent weights for your tent. These are a requirement as the wind can carry tents away. You will be responsible for your tent at all times.