Application
Awareness Pins For Charity And Fundraising
An awareness pin has to do two jobs at once: cost little enough that the margin funds the cause, and look good enough that supporters actually wear it. Fundraising orders are usually volume driven, tied to a campaign date, and repeated annually if the first run works.
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The Brief In This Setting
What Buyers Struggle With
- Every penny of unit cost comes out of what the campaign raises
- Pins that look cheap do not get worn, so the awareness never happens
- Campaign dates are fixed months ahead and cannot slip
- Ribbon and symbol colours have to match the recognised campaign colour
- Volunteers need pins bagged and ready to hand out, not loose in a carton
What They Actually Need
- A low unit cost that still produces something people will wear
- Colour matched to the recognised campaign colour
- Delivery timed to a campaign launch rather than a vague window
- Individually bagged pieces ready for volunteers to distribute
- A design that can be reissued next year without new tooling
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Soft Enamel Pins
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Real relief on both faces, so the charm reads as an object rather than a token
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Typical Scenarios
Awareness ribbon pins in the recognised colour for the cause
Donation thank you pins given to supporters above a giving level
Volunteer recognition badges marking hours or years served
Memorial and remembrance pins issued on an annual date
Charity shop merchandise sold alongside the campaign
Process
How An Order Runs
- Send the symbol or artwork, the quantity and the campaign launch date
- We recommend the process that hits your unit cost target
- A quote is issued against that quantity and finish
- You approve the vector proof and the die is cut
- A sample is approved, generally within 3-5 days
- Production runs, generally 10-15 days, planned back from your launch
- Pins are bagged individually and shipped by FedEx, UPS or DHL
Logistics
Delivery And Packing
- Individual poly bags so volunteers can hand pins out directly
- Backing cards carrying the campaign message where pins are sold
- Split deliveries to regional offices where the campaign is distributed
- The die kept on file so an annual campaign reorders without tooling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order?
100 pieces per design, across pins, coins, medals, keychains and patches.
How fast can you deliver?
Samples generally take 3-5 days and mass production generally takes 10-15 days after sample approval. Rush orders are accepted against an expedited fee.
Which process is cheapest for a large awareness run?
Soft enamel is normally the lowest cost per piece for a simple symbol at volume, and it still gives real metal outlines.
Can you match our campaign colour exactly?
Send a colour reference with the artwork. The reference is kept with the die so annual reissues are checked against the same target.
Can pins arrive on backing cards for selling?
Yes. Backing cards, poly bags and pouches are all available.
Get A Quote For Charity And Fundraising
Tell us the design, the quantity and the date. Minimum 100 pieces per design.