Looking for Fundraising Products to Sell in Australia? Try Personalised Tote Bags!

By Expressions Fundraising Tea Towels on 02 October 2025

When it comes to fundraising in Australia, schools, sports clubs, and community groups are always searching for fresh ideas that actually work. One product that continues to deliver excellent results is the personalised tote bag. Stylish, sustainable, and practical, tote bags are not just a product, they’re a walking fundraiser.

At Expressions, we’ve been helping Australian fundraising programs succeed for more than 25 years. From schools and childcare centres to social clubs and fun runs, we know what makes a fundraising event truly successful, and tote bags are right at the top of the list.

Why Personalised Tote Bags Are the Perfect Fundraising Product

  • Everyday appeal – Tote bags are versatile, eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic. They’re used daily for shopping, school runs, sports training, and more.
  • Custom designs – Add your school logo, team artwork, or children’s drawings. Imagine a whole class of Custom Kids Faces Tea Towels transformed into matching tote bags!
  • Eco-conscious choice – With Australians embracing sustainable fundraising products, tote bags fit right in.
  • Easy to sell – Tote bags are useful, affordable, and loved by families.

How to Run a Tote Bag Fundraiser

  1. Choose your designWhether it’s handprints, drawings, or your club logo, our design team helps create a keepsake everyone will love. Learn more about What Are My Options.
  2. Set up your Online StoreExpressions provides a custom sales website with full online fundraising capabilities, including order tracking, payment processing, and live reports.
  3. Promote with ease – Our Marketing Materials and editable fundraising pages make it simple to share your project with parents, supporters, and your wider community.
  4. Track your success – From real-time sales tracking to leader boards, you’ll have access to planning tools and simple reports. See more in our Pricing & Profit Guide.

Tote Bags vs. Other Fundraising Products

  • Sustainability – Tote bags are reusable and eco-friendly.
  • Longevity – Unlike one-off consumable fundraisers, tote bags are keepsakes that last for years, reminding families of your fundraiser every time they’re used.
  • Personalisation – They’re as unique as your group. From school fun runs to sports team building, personalised tote bags are always on-trend.

Success Stories

We’ve seen tote bag fundraisers deliver outstanding results for schools, sports clubs, and community groups across Australia. Just like our famous Custom Group Tea Towels, tote bags become treasured keepsakes while raising valuable funds.

Ready to Start Your Tote Bag Fundraiser?

Expressions makes fundraising stress-free with our coordinator's fundraising kits and planning tools. Whether you’re a school celebrating student artwork, a community group planning your next big fundraiser, or a social club wanting to raise funds stylishly, tote bags are a proven winner.

👉 Get in touch with Expressions today to organise your tote bag fundraiser. With over 25 years of experience, we’ll help you create a fundraising strategy that works, from ordering process to celebrating results.

FAQs

How much profit can we make from a tote bag fundraiser?

Profit depends on your order size and selling price, but tote bags are high-margin items. Check our Pricing & Profit Guide for details.

What designs work best on tote bags?

Handprints, self-portraits, school logos, or collaborative class artworks are always popular. Our design team can guide you on layouts and printing options.

Is there a minimum order?

We cater to both small and large groups. Minimum orders are 40 per unique design — see our Options page for details. Please note for designs with 250+ drawings there is a minimum order of 100 units.

Do you provide marketing support?

Yes. We supply ready-made marketing materials such as editable parent order letters, social media images and mock up designs to help boost sales.

How do we get started?

It’s easy! Simply head to our Get Started page and request your fundraising kit.