Why Selling Merchandise to Raise Money for Your School Works?
Choosing the right fundraising products is key to maximising participation and sales. School supplies are an ideal choice because they:
- Are Practical & Useful – Students, teachers, and parents all need stationery throughout the school year.
- Encourage Creativity & Learning – Pencils, colours, and puzzle pens inspire writing, drawing, and problem-solving.
- Appeal to a Wide Audience—Fundraisers can sell these products to students, families, and even local businesses that support the school.
- Provide Long-Lasting Visibility – Branded school supplies keep the school’s name and fundraising message visible daily.
Selling practical, fun, and educational products ensures successful fundraising efforts for PTAs, student councils, and school administrators while reinforcing a positive learning experience.
Best School Fundraising Merchandise Ideas?
1. Custom-Branded Pencils – A Classic School Essential
A branded pencil is a simple yet highly effective fundraising item—every student needs one, and they’re easy to sell in bulk.
- Custom-printed with the school’s name, motto, or fundraising slogan.
- Affordable and perfect for large-scale school fundraising campaigns.
- It is ideal for back-to-school sales, orientation packs, or classroom fundraisers.
Best For: Primary schools, exam supply kits, and student fundraising drives.
2. Puzzle Pens – A Fun, Interactive Fundraising Product
A custom-printed puzzle pen combines learning with fun, making it an exciting fundraising product that really engages students.
- Encourages critical thinking and fine motor skills.
- Custom-branded with school logos or fundraising messages.
- A great addition to school rewards programs, giveaways, or end-of-term fundraisers.
Best For: STEM fundraisers, student incentive programs, and school fairs.
3. Branded Pencil Cases – Practical & Perfect for Daily Use
A custom school pencil case is a high-value fundraising product that ensures long-term use while keeping branding visible daily.
- Durable, spacious, and perfect for storing all essential school supplies.
- Printed with the school crest, fundraising message, or sponsor logos.
- Encourages organisation and responsibility among students.
Best For: Back-to-school fundraisers, parent-teacher association (PTA) sales, and school camp fundraising.
4. Colour Pencil Sets – Inspire Creativity While Raising Funds
A branded coloured pencil set is a highly engaging fundraising item that supports art education and creative expression.
- Encourages students to draw, colour, and explore their imagination.
- Can be packaged in a branded tin or eco-friendly case for extra appeal.
- It is ideal for both primary and secondary school fundraising campaigns.
Best For: School art programs, fundraising gift packs, and creative learning initiatives.
5. Custom Erasers – A Small But Essential Fundraising Product
A fun, branded eraser is a budget-friendly, high-volume fundraising item that students use every day.
- Perfect for bulk sales at school events and stationery drives.
- Custom shapes and colours make them more engaging for younger students.
- Affordable and easy to include in fundraising bundles.
Best For: School fundraising fairs, classroom essentials sales, and student gift packs.
Who Can Benefit from These School Fundraising Products?
Our custom-branded school merchandise is ideal for:
- PTAs & school fundraising committees – Selling school essentials to support classroom projects and extracurricular activities.
- Student councils & leadership groups – Running independent fundraising campaigns for student-led initiatives.
- Teachers & school administrators – Offering school supplies as part of educational support programs.
- Local businesses & corporate sponsors – Providing branded school items as part of community support initiatives.
By choosing educational, practical, and engaging products, schools can boost participation and raise funds effectively while supporting student learning.
A Successful School Fundraiser in Brisbane
A Brisbane primary school launched a back-to-school fundraising campaign to raise money for library books. Organisers sold students branded pencil sets and erasers, ensuring every child had the necessary supplies. They purchased from Cubic Promote, puzzle pens which they sold at school events, and helped raised $4,000. The campaign exceeded fundraising expectations, allowing the school to purchase additional learning materials for students across multiple grade levels.
How We Customise Your School Fundraising Merchandise
We provide high-quality branding techniques to ensure school logos, slogans, and fundraising messages stand out:
Do you need custom artwork for your school fundraiser? Our in-house design team can assist for just $35 per hour.
Free Delivery & Bulk Discounts for School Fundraising Success
Ordering school fundraising merchandise in bulk ensures:
- Lower per-unit costs, increasing fundraising profits.
- Consistent branding across school events and fundraising efforts.
- Higher-value products that encourage repeat purchases.
And with free delivery across Australia, your school fundraiser saves even more.
Larger orders qualify for additional discounts—contact us for a custom quote.
Australia-Wide Free Delivery for School Fundraising Merchandise
We supply Australia-wide, including Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Canberra.
- NSW – Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong
- VIC – Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat
- QLD – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns
- SA – Adelaide, Mount Gambier
- WA – Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury
- TAS – Hobart, Launceston
- NT – Darwin, Alice Springs
- ACT – Canberra, Queanbeyan
No matter your school’s location, we guarantee fast, reliable, and free delivery.
