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How do you know it’s fall at Original Works? Our parking lot is full, our production floor is buzzing and the delivery trucks are a never ending convoy. Walking out onto the production floor gives you an energized feeling. Last week was a big transition week for our production team as we ramped up at […]
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As we began to plan out our 25th year in the art-based fundraising business, one of our priorities was to evaluate our current product line and find ways to enhance it. After months of research and testing by our Product Development Committee (PDC), we are very proud of the New & Improved products we are
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This week, many will be celebrating Halloween. Here at Original Works we like to focus on the creative side of Halloween fundraising. From carving pumpkins and creating that perfect costume, to preparing for our annual Boofet (more on that later in the week), our creativity is in high gear this time of year. Whether it’s
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I saw something posted on a Social Media site this weekend, that really hit home. It was a countdown to Christmas! Are you the type of person who already has their gifts purchased? A thrill seeker who likes to venture out shopping on Black Friday? Perhaps you are a last minute shopper who is still
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Fall is here. Schools, groups and organizations across the globe are busy creating their Original Works masterpieces, which means it is also the perfect time to begin promoting the program to your families. Following are some tips for promoting your program that we have found to be extremely effective over the years: PROGRAM POSTERS –
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Across the globe, art classes are beginning their Original Works projects. The student masterpieces will be turned into cherished keepsakes, and will become holiday gifts for many. Each year we are privileged to process several hundred thousand pieces of individual student artwork. With this volume of artwork being created and submitted, we thought this would be
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As teachers, parents and students are now settling into the “Back to School” routine, we thought we would share some of our favorite back to school ideas with you. First, get creative with a bulletin board welcoming your new students to the first day of school. We found this cute bulletin board, and several other
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A healthy, well thought-out and well executed fundraiser could do wonders for your synagogue that paid advertisements and marketing could never accomplish. In many cases, fundraising is the key to getting necessary funds for future events and the well being of your community following. Through fundraising, your synagogue can raise money for things that you
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Rabbis are key to successful fundraising in a synagogue. This may not be taught enough in rabbinical school, but as the leader of a synagogue, the attitude of a rabbit to fundraising, as well as any efforts a rabbi makes to raise funds, is critical. The Torah itself references this fact, often mentioning how important Tzedakah
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“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” ~ Alexandra L. Trenfor This week I’m very excited to share two great examples of how our schools created “teachable moments” for students, by incorporating aspects of our program into their curriculum. First is a 6th grade
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