MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
Is an E-Fundraiser for Me?

An e-fundraiser can be done entirely online. At Dolphin Bay, when a customer notes that they want your school or organization to receive a percent of their purchases from our online store, you make money whether the purchase is made within the confines of your fundraiser or not. E-fundraisers are easy and hassle-free. They sound good, but are they right for you?

Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself:

• Do my students and their parents own or have access to computers with the Internet?

• Will my students or their parents note our organization or another group on their order forms? (This might be a concern if the parent has children in separate schools that are both participating in this program.)

• Do I want to be able to review orders as they come in so I can keep a running tally of our progress?

• Do my students or their parents feel comfortable shopping online?

• Will your students or parents refuse to deliver ordered items?

• Do I have the ability to print the pre-made flyers and e-mail the pre-made promotional e-mail messages to parents to ask them to shop at Dolphin Bay and note my organization when they check out?

If you feel that your supporters will not shop online for any reason, you can still use Dolphin Bay for traditional fundraisers. Simply use our forms and send in an order. We'll separate items by class to make it easier for your school to deliver them.

POSTED BY B. BEESON

TUESDAY, April 16, 2008
Dolphin Bay Fundraising now offers Switchflops!

In an effort to bring you the best selection of quality products, Dolphin Bay Fundraising has added the versatile, comfortable, and very stylish Switchflops to our store! Switchflops have been featured on Oprah and the trend is taking the country by storm.

 You may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Switchflops are the ultimate accessory. When you buy your first pair, they come with a removable, Velcro strap (called the Lulu) that is black with white spots and a pearl button. To go from elegant Lulu to a fun beach look, you need only buy a new strap. Going on vacation? Pack one pair of flops and a different strap for each outfit. Imagine all the space you can save in your suitcase. Now, imagine the space you can save in your closet. That’s why America loves Switchflops. Plus, the flops themselves are some of the most comfortable shoes you’ll ever wear.

 Looking for the perfect prom shoe? Dance the night away and feel no pain in these great flops. Then, when you change for the after-party, take a new strap from your purse and wear new flops for the rest of the evening. It’s like having a brand new pair of shoes in seconds! Teachers, having to stand all day can be really hard on your feet. Try Switchflops in your classrooms today and feel the difference for yourselves. Students, switch your straps between classes for a totally new look.

We know you’ll love this product as much as we do. If you’ve heard enough and want to order your pair today, just click here! Remember when you check out to register your school or church so they receive 10% of the profit from this sale. (When ordering Switchflops, the sizes run small. If you are normally a ladies’ size 6 you will be a size 7 in Switchflops.)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
Dolphin Bay is proud to carry Resist Apparel and Accessories!

We have just joined with the online clothing and accessory store Resist Apparel in order to bring you even more shopping options. We’re even carrying their entire product line!

For a fundraiser, you may expect to pay above retail price for these items. However, the Resist products on our site are all priced at the same retail value you will see on the Resist Apparel site! Plus, Resist Apparel will still donate 10% of the profits from the Resist Breast Cancer Tee and Cap for cancer research. You can benefit two causes at once!

Check out all of the Resist Apparel products in their newly added category or take a look at just the shirts in our t-shirt section. These items make perfect gifts for hard to buy for older teens and college students!

• SEPTEMBER 2007