Top 5 from Real Fundraising Coordinators
At Expressions, we’ve been helping Australian schools, childcare centres and community groups run successful tea towel fundraisers for over 25 years. Every year, thousands of families take home our tea towel keepsakes featuring children’s artwork, handprints or school logos creating cherished memories while raising valuable funds.
This time of year is especially popular for fundraising schools. Families love purchasing extra tea towels and aprons as Christmas gifts for relatives, making it one of the best school fundraising ideas in Australia. To help you get the most out of your project, here are the top five golden tips shared by real fundraising coordinators.
1. Display the Sample Product
Parents love to see and feel the quality of our 100% cotton tea towels. Display your sample in the school office, classroom or at events. A visible sample drives orders and helps families imagine how special their own design will look.
“Displaying the sample tea towel in the office for parents to see and having order forms there ready to go helped to sell many.” – Angela, St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School2. Share Your Design Everywhere
We provide a digital proof of your artwork which can be used in newsletters, order forms, social media posts, and websites. When families see the final design, they’re far more likely to order multiples.
“Including our design in the parent order letter boosted sales because families could see just how cute the children’s drawings were!” – Joanne, Cawarral State School3. Offer Bulk Pricing Options
Encourage families to buy more by offering discounted bundles, e.g. “1 for $20 or order 3 or more for $18 each.” Bulk sales help increase your overall profit and often secure lower wholesale pricing.
“We offered families the option to buy three for a reduced price — most people went for it!” – Marika, Firbank Grammar School4. Spread the Word in Every Way
Every parent absorbs news differently, so use multiple channels: newsletters, order notes, posters, social media posts and even class noticeboards. Expressions provides a free marketing suite with editable templates to make this easy.
“We put posters around the school, advertised in the newsletter and on our Facebook page, and reminded kids in class. The extra reminders made a big difference.” – Claire, Holy Rosary Primary School5. Always Order Spares
There will always be last-minute buyers or parents who regret not ordering more. Having a few extra tea towels or aprons ensures no one misses out — and every spare sold means more funds raised.
“Every parent was thrilled. Those who hadn’t ordered initially ended up buying the extras.” – Emily, Montrose PreschoolWhy Choose Expressions for Your Fundraiser?
Expressions is known across Australia as the tea towel company that makes fundraising simple, sustainable and successful. Our fundraisers cost nothing upfront, are easy to run and deliver high profits. Plus, every tea towel is a lasting keepsake families will treasure for years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much profit can schools make with Expressions Tea Towels?
Most schools raise thousands of dollars with tea towel fundraisers. The exact profit depends on your order size and pricing, but many coordinators report profit margins of over 50%.
Is there an upfront cost to start a tea towel fundraiser?
No, there are no upfront costs. Expressions provides everything you need and you only pay for what you order.
What types of designs can we create?
Schools often use children’s self-portraits, handprints or signatures. You can also use class lists, logos or collaborative art projects. Learn more about design options here.
How long does production take?
Once artwork is finalised and aprroved, production usually takes around 2 weeks. We recommend planning ahead, especially for seasonal fundraising events like Christmas or Mother’s Day.
Can we fundraise outside of schools?
Yes! Expressions supports fundraisers for childcare centres, sporting clubs, community groups and even personal projects. Any group can run a tea towel fundraiser in Australia.
Expressions Fundraising Australia is proud to be the trusted partner of schools and communities nationwide. Together, let’s create treasured keepsakes and raise valuable funds for your cause.