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Raise Awareness; Raise Money!
Change a Light, Change the World is a new, innovative way to promote conservation ethics for your school, congregation and organization while raising money! By participating in the Change a Light, Change the World fundraiser, your organization will sell energy efficient, ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). Organizations earn a 50% profit on every bulb sold. What’s more, organizations can now earn a bonus of up to $1,000, based upon sales.
Why Buy CFLs?
- CFLs use 75% less energy and last as much as 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs
- CFLs sold through the fundraiser save, on average, $30 or more in energy costs over the life of the bulb when replacing a standard incandescent bulb
- CFLs come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, they are safer than standard incandescent bulbs and they help fight global warming
More information about ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs.
How is this fundraiser different?
Change a Light, Change the World is a different kind of fundraiser in that it offers a concrete way to help combat global climate change, it’s a product that saves money and it’s something that everyone needs – light bulbs! Instructional materials and presentations on energy efficiency are provided at no cost with this fundraiser. Also, this fundraiser is a great way to introduce and reinforce environmental conservation in your school, congregation or organization.
- Frequently Asked Questions about the fundraiser
As a participating organization, what will we receive?
You will receive all the materials you need to make your fundraiser a success, including:
- Easy-to-use order forms. Each order form contains benefits of CFLs and pricing information
- Marketing materials, such as newsletter copy, CFL facts, posters, sample bulbs and form letters for parents
- Assistance throughout the process to help you achieve your fundraising goals
How do we sign up?
To sign up for the Change a Light, Change the World fundraiser, simply fax back a sign-up form. If you just have questions and would like to learn more, you can fax back a form and a staff member will call you. You can also get additional information by calling 1-877-283-0698, Option 2.
