Having a photo calendar as part of your prize package is one of the most popular prize options and we can see why- who wouldn't like to see their cherished pet's furry face on a special month in a calendar? And there is data proving what we already know: Paper calendars are enduring, despite the digital age. (via nytimes.com)Common variations:
- Offering a spot in the calendar to the top 13 vote-getters, with the top vote-getter getting the cover of the calendar
- Offering a spot in the calendar to the top 12 vote-getters, with one month reserved for a "Judge's Choice" winner (not dependent on number of votes, meaning anyone who enters has a chance at winning)
- Allowing the top 3 or 4 vote-getters their choice of month in the calendar
- Reserving a month or the back of the calendar for a collage of photos from those who have entered the contest, so every entry is included in the calendar
Additional Ideas:
- Solicit local photographers to see if they'd be willing to donate a photo session in exchange for free advertising in the calendar. Having a professional portrait session makes winning a place in the calendar all the more exciting!
- Get local businesses involved- they may want to purchase ad space. Another idea is to include a coupon insert in your calendar with exclusive deals to local businesses and services, giving people further incentive to purchase your calendar.
- Consider offering an additional prize package to the top 3 or 4 vote-getters
Bonus Fundraising:
Hold an in-person calendar debut party or gala for additional fundraising dollars. St. Augustine Humane Society's annual Pin Up Paws Party is an excellent example!
Important to know:
- You will have access to all of the original images uploaded to your photo contest- we do not downsize or downgrade the quality of the photos
- GoGo Photo Contest is the perfect online platform for running a calendar contest, but we do not offer a calendar design or printing service. We're software developers and are sticking to what we're good at: Making sure our online platform is as easy to use as possible!
Don't already have a printer in mind? We recommend working with our friends at GBC Fundraising Calendars for your calendar design and printing needs.
Why GBC Fundraising Calendars?
- They have over seven decades of calendar fundraising experience to help you realize the full advertising potential of your calendar.
- Their many design options work hand-in-hand with our reserve-a-day feature.
- They share our fundraising values and a passion for working with animal welfare organizations.
- GBC Fundraising Calendars has extensive knowledge working with our platform, making your calendar fundraising and printing a seamless process!
Interested in working with GBC? Let us know, and we'll be happy to pass your email address on to our GBC rep for a quote.
Interested in offering calendar pre-sales on your contest site?
Consider pre-selling your calendars directly on your photo contest site using our Calendar Pre-Sale ModuleLearn more about our Calendar Pre-Sale module ➝
Want to increase donations by allowing participants to reserve individual days within your calendar?
This is a great option if your calendar design allows personalized dates. Allow participants to reserve individual days in your calendar with a required donation by using our Reserve-A-Day ModuleUsing the Reserve-a-Day module also increases calendar sales, as people who reserve a date are more likely to purchase your calendar!