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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you are currently brick fundraising in December, then you are in...

If you are doing a brick fundraising around the holidays, chances are that someone will inquire about any Black Friday...

Every year, The United States celebrates Veterans Day on November 11th. According to Time and Date, the reason why the...

It’s that spooky time of the year again! Halloween allows you to release your inner creativity through costumes, pumpkin decorating...

One of the most exciting things about beginning a brick fundraiser is finding ways to get your donors involved. Making sure that your donors...
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September 23rd is officially the first day of Fall. What better way to launch a brick fundraiser for your town than through a fall festival? Whether you are trying to raise funds for a new garden, dog park, community pool or anything else your town may need, a brick
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Regardless of where you are located in the world, disasters might strike. One of the most recent natural disasters to take place was Hurricane Dorian. Locations such as the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas are in desperate need of help of rebuilding their community and are needing relief
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“Open a book and you open the world”. Reading is one of the best ways to take your mind away from stressful situations and transport yourself into a different world. Some books are so powerful that they have the capability of changing the way you view life entirely.
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Did you know that the month of August holds both International Cat Day (August 8th) and National Dog Day (August 26th)? While having a special day set aside to acknowledge your furry friend is great in concept, why not honor them every day for years to come instead with a
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It’s that time of the year again! Whether you’re a student, teacher or parent the beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time. A fresh start requires new materials and supplies which can add up quite easily- but what do you do when you run out of
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A picture is worth 1000 words, this makes perfect sense according to science. 90% of information transmitted by our brain is visual and according to a study by a team of neuroscientist from MIT conducted in 2013, the human brain can process entire images that the eye sees for as
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A brick fundraising campaign can be a citywide effort. Towns across the country have had great success with engraved brick programs. They can be used to rejuvenate a towns plaza, the engraved pavers can be installed at a local park or placed in front of town hall. Commemorative bricks
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One of the fundamentals in marketing your brick campaign is using the acronym K.I.S.S which is an acronym for Keep It Super Simple Conducting a marketing campaign that will ensure you great results for your engraved brick fundraiser needs to be simple. 1. Set clearly defined goals for your brick
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Brick and tile fund-raising is a great way to raise money for animal rescue organizations, dog parks and animal hospitals alike. March 23rd is National Puppy Day and what a better way to celebrate than to help save the life of a puppy or dog in your community.
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There have been many budget cuts to parks and recreations programs as well as cuts to State Parks and National Parks a like. These cutbacks have caused closures to many of the parks, shortened hours, delayed maintenance & repair and new projects have been put on hold
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Unlike other fundraisers where your benefactor receives a product as part of their donation immediately (like cookies or candy fundraising), it may take a very long time for the brick donors to see the final brick engraving project. How do you keep your donors happy while they wait?
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Labor Day is the day is celebrated on the 1st Monday of September and pays tribute to the working men and women of the United States. It’s the last three day weekend of the summer where you can kick back and relax. It is recognition for the hard work
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Across the United States, Veteran Memorials are created to honor the men and women who have served our country. Adding an engraved memorial brick walkway or an engraved tile wall can be a standalone memorial project or can help to enhance an existing monument. Veteran memorials programs
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A fun way to raise funds while beautifying your swim center or swim club is by starting an engraved tile fundraiser. Etched tiles can adhere to both interior and exterior walls. They are easier to install than engraved bricks and can fit in better with the overall
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Sending a thank you letter to donors is not only a nice way to thank your donors for contributing to your engraved brick or engraved tiles project. It is also a good way of helping your benefactors get a little tax relief. In order for your donors to be able to
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month according to the CDC “about one in 6 children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.” Developmental disabilities can be due to impairments in learning, language, physical or behavioral areas. Conditions may range from Autism, behavior disorders, brain
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Cookie Season is upon us once again. We all love these round little cookies sold by the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts of America have been raising funds with their delicious treat since 1917. What many people do not realize is that the Girl Scouts conduct many different
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Do you ever wonder how organizations manage to sell hundreds of engraved bricks for their brick fundraisers, filling plazas, patios, walkways and walls with beautifully engraved pavers? Fundraising and memorial campaigns are not successful by chance. Organizations that are effective in conducting an engraved brick or tile campaign have
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This year’s theme for Veterans Day is a quote from Abraham Lincoln along with the VA Motto. The quote reads “To care for him who shall have borne the battle…” How do we care for our Veterans? We support our troops, through benefits paid through our taxes
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Maybe it is the crisp cool breeze, the little cold nip, the smell of spice and bonfires that motivates people to get into the giving spirit. Halloween is the first of the giving holidays followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time of year is when people give the
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Labor Day honors the American Labor Movement and marks the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day sales and back to school sales are all around us and brick fundraisers can get in on this action. Time sensitive sales: One way of boosting your engraved brick fundraising efforts is by offering
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There are many ways to honor our veterans, past, and present, but an engraved brick is a permanent tribute to the brave men and woman who serve in our armed forces. An engraved brick memorial project is the perfect way to both honor and remembers military service members,
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Many people have fond memories of attending summer camp in their youth. It is a tradition that has endured since the late 1800’s. In the 1800’s camps were started to give young boys a break from big cities and get back to enjoying nature. Today camp is for everyone
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The first Independence Day celebration was 240 years ago on July 4th 1777. Ever since we have celebrated with parties, BBQs concerts and of course wonderful fireworks shows that light up the sky across our great nation. These events draw large crowds and are a great way to connect
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Tired of doing the same old fundraiser? Why not try something new. Polar Engraving the leading brick engraving company in the USA has been helping thousands of charitable organizations to raise funds. Take a look why so many have chosen a brick fundraising or memorial brick fundraiser to help
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When deciding on a potential fundraiser it’s only natural to research the different types of fundraising campaigns that could help your organization raise money. Choosing a fundraising idea for your nonprofit or charity can be a challenge, there are many options to consider. At Polar Engraving we’re with you
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A beautiful way to remember our loved ones who have passed is by creating a garden incorporating engraved memorial bricks. A remembrance garden should be a tranquil place of reflection where your donors can visit to honor their loved ones. Your donors will appreciate the opportunity to memorialize
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If you’re a Freemason, Elk, Moose, Shriner or any other type of community service oriented organization could benefit from engraved bricks or engraved tiles to help raise money for your organization while also boosting morale within your fraternal service organization or community. Many of our clients have used the
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Where do volunteers serve? National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and recognize with an engraved brick fundraiser to those who dedicate their time to volunteering in their communities or local organizations. This year, from April 23-29th, we praise and appreciate these valuable volunteers
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Stadium brick fundraising campaigns can be a great opportunity to get your community and fans involved with your fundraising campaign or engraved brick project. Polar Engraving helps to simplify the process of a brick fundraising campaign for large scale projects by providing free marketing tools such as a custom
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If you are embarking on a brick fundraising campaign or an engraved tile fundraiser you can use social media to help effectively market your engraved brick fundraiser. Below is a list of the top 5 social media sites along with a short break down of how it works
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7 Tools to Help Market Your Brick Fundraiser So, your organization has decided to start a brick fundraiser campaign? Below you can find 7 tools to help promote your engraved brick program. 1. Fundraising Guide: As soon as you contact Polar Engraving one of the first things you
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Studies show that the last 45 days in the year is when the most donations are received by charitable organizations. It may be that people are feeling in a giving spirit because of the upcoming holidays. Others will donate to be able to qualify for tax deductions before the
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Veterans Day is observed on November 11th and the ceremonies officially begin when a wreath is placed on the unknown soldier’s grave at 11 am at the Arlington National Cemetery. This act is meant to honor not just the Unknown Soldier but all of the brave men and women
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Since 1998 many organizations have relied on Polar Engraving, a top brick engraving company in the US, to help them execute successful and profitable brick campaigns. All types of groups, churches, schools, veteran’s groups, animal shelters, zoo’s and other charitable organizations have used custom engraved bricks or personalized engraved
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An engraved brick fundraising campaign can be a very profitable way to raise money. Marketing your brick campaign can be a bit tricky if you do not know where to start or do not have the funds available for marketing. You often hear the phrase it takes money
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This year marks the 150 year anniversary of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA lobbies for animal rights and provides for services such as running animal shelters, a 24- hour poison control center, medical care and prevention center for pets in need and
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Tired of using the same candy sale year after year to support your school’s fundraising efforts? Try an engraved brick or laser engraved tile fundraising project. There are many ways a school can benefit from an engraved brick or engraved tile fundraiser, there are also many options for using
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One of the biggest hurdles any group or association may face when considering a fundraiser is gaining board approval for your proposed campaign. You may not only be up in front of the board, you may also be competing against other members who are also pitching their fundraising ideas
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Sometimes it can be difficult for a donor to express what they would like to say using only 15-20 spaces per line and 3- 8 lines of text, depending on brick size. Allowing your donors to choose clip art or logos for their engraved bricks or engraved tiles can help
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The best way to keep the momentum going with your engraved brick or tile fundraiser is by having an action plan and keeping your eye on your fundraising goals. Step 1: Plan a Contest or Raffle For an Engraved Brick or Engraved Tile: There are many ways
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Summer is in full swing and Independence Day is right around the corner; this is a great opportunity to promote your engraved brick fundraising project. Incorporating your engraved brick or engraved tile fundraiser with the festivities can be easy and fun. There are many events such as BBQs
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There are many advantages to obtaining non-profit status, the most common being a 501c3; such as tax exemptions and deductions as well as opportunities for public grants. There are also some drawbacks like the cost of filing, the amount of paperwork that needs to be done, having a board
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A Brief History of Engraving Since the beginning of time man has always wanted a way to leave their mark. We can see this with the earliest cavemen drawings. Wanting a more permanent means of recording history & art man created the engraving process. Engraving which is
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Engraved brick and engraved tile fundraisers are both profitable ways to raise money. Polar Engraving USA, a brick engraving company, loves helping organizations with their fundraising campaigns. Engraved brick and tile fundraising campaigns allow your donors to have personalized inscriptions engraved on their tiles or bricks. Engraved tiles
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How to Install Custom Engraved Tiles? Although a professional tile installation is recommended for your engraved tile fundraising project many organizations decide to do a DIY engraved tile installation. If you will be installing your custom engraved tiles yourself, it is a good idea to consult with your
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How Feasible is Fundraising with Engraved Tiles? A profitable alternative to a brick fundraising campaign is an engraved tile fundraiser, the best part is as long as you have empty wall space you can always expand your engraved tile fundraiser. Even if you do not own the property you
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Spring Cleaning of Engraved Brick Projects Spring has finally sprung and now is a great time to do annual cleaning of your brick engraving projects. Once your engraved bricks have had their spring cleaning taking some pictures will give you a great opportunity to update your social media pages like
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