Band Fundraising That Goes Beyond Candy and Citrus
Music programs need three things from a fundraiser: reliability (the money has to come through before the competition trip), community (it builds spirit around the program), and something that reminds the community that the band exists year-round — not just at halftime.
The Fundraising Math
75-member marching band, one fall fundraiser. Sell 100 tumblers to students, parents, and alumni at $30. 100 units at the 100–249 tier (18% off $23.99): $19.67/unit = $1,967 cost. Revenue: $3,000. Net: $1,033 (34% margin). That covers two charter buses to the regional competition.
Pricing uses TLC's published volume tiers. Margin improves as order count grows — share the campaign link broadly to hit a better tier.
How It Works
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Set up your store
Share your artwork, team colors, and product choices with TLC. We build a simple product page for your campaign.
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Set your price and goal
You decide the retail price supporters pay. The gap between that price and TLC's cost is your margin. Set a unit goal and campaign close date.
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Share the link
Send your campaign link to parents, alumni, and your community. TLC handles all payments at checkout.
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We produce and ship
When the campaign closes, TLC produces every order. Standard production is 5–7 business days. We ship direct to each supporter's address.
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You collect the margin
After the last order ships, TLC calculates your total margin and pays it out. No inventory, no cash handling, no leftover product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we include our band logo and mascot on the tumbler?
Yes. Send your artwork files and we handle the rest. Vector files (SVG, AI, EPS) produce the cleanest engravings. If you only have a PNG or JPG, send it and our team will assess it — most high-res raster files work fine for laser engraving.
How do we handle orders from alumni who are far away?
Because TLC ships direct to each supporter's address, geography is not an issue. Alumni in other states order online and receive the tumbler at home. This is one of the advantages over a traditional fundraiser that requires physical pick-up.
Can students earn extra credit or awards for top sellers?
That's entirely up to the band director — TLC will give you a real-time view of order counts by supporter so you can track who shared most aggressively. Some programs run a "top 3 sellers get free merch" incentive alongside the main campaign.
What is the largest fundraiser you have run for a band program?
We have supported campaigns ranging from small 20-unit runs for chamber ensembles to 200+ unit marching band campaigns. At 200 units you're at the 18% off tier, which means nearly $10 margin per $30 tumbler sold. Larger programs benefit most from the volume pricing.
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