reusable name badges - Influencing Identity

Donation Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Recently, we had the chance to donate some of our products to Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County. We spoke with Donna to get an inside view of what the organization is all about.

Name Tag: What is the name of your company or organization? Do you have a mission statement?

Donna: We are Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc. OUR MISSION: Seeking to put God’s love into action. We bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Donation Product: Name Badges

Name Tag: What did we donate to you? How will it help your organization?

Donna: The cost of name badges for our employees was donated to us. It will help by saving money. So, we put that money toward building homes.

When you manage a team with frequent turnover or host large events, affordable and reusable badges transform the way you handle identification. These quality badges save money and offer incredible convenience! They provide the perfect solution for volunteers, conference attendees or temporary staff. Thanks to their reusable design, you maximize value and make sure that everyone stays easily identified, no matter how often your roster changes.

Name Tag: If you could describe your organization in three words what would they be?

Donna: Non-profit, Home-ownership, Hope

We are so pleased that we could help out this wonderful organization. If you would like to donate or volunteer, you can contact them at their website at habitatpbc.org/.

Our donation of reusable badges helps show our company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. By supporting this humanitarian organization, we are helping volunteers and staff stay organized. And, we are also helping them reducing waste when it comes to their name tag needs. Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one small step at a time, for both people and the planet.

Donation Spotlight: WhatCanWe.org

Recently we had the chance to get involved with a wonderful group called WhatCanWe.org. This fantastic group raises money to help injured and sick animals in shelters to increase their chances of being adopted. We spoke with Beth, the CEO of the organization, and asked her a few questions.

NT: What is the name of your company or organization? Do you have a mission statement?

Beth: The name of our organization is WhatCanWe.org. Our mission is: WhatCanWe.org raises funds to offset animal rescues’ veterinary costs, which often account for more that 50% of their operating budget. By relieving rescues of this burden, we can help save millions of animals from euthanasia in shelters.

Donation Product: Name Badges with Magnets

NT: What did we donate to you? How did it help your organization?

Beth: Coller Industries donated magnetic name badges with our color logo for each of our Board members. This donation will help WhatCanWe.org raise brand awareness, help us with community outreach at events and it will make our Board Members will have a greater sense of belonging and commitment each and every time they proudly place their beautiful Coller name badge above their heart.

NT: If you could describe your company/organization in 3 words what would they be?

Beth: Innovative, Healing, Resourceful… at both ends of the leash.

NT: Do you have any other comments you would like to add?

Beth: I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Coller Industries for integrating generosity into their corporate strategy. Corporate Benevolence is what enables so many needed nonprofit organizations to accomplish their charitable missions. WhatCanWe.org knows that our communities thrive when we find ways to provide “Healing at Both Ends of The Leash.”

On behalf of animals in shelters everywhere we at Coller Industries would like to express our thanks to the people who are donating their time and money to this fantastic cause. We are so happy we have the chance to help such a wonderful organization.

Name Tag Etiquette: Part 2

Event badges are the best way to identify yourself, especially when networking is a primary focus. Follow these guidelines and you will always be safe from sabotaging your success. So, what is the best way to print an event name badge?

Printing Event Badges

Event Badge holder with printed insert and handwritten name

Providing pre-printed event badges is one of the most effective investments you can make to the success of an event, especially a networking event. Yet many people waste this opportunity to help guests meet and greet at an optimum level. Here are a few tips to ensure your event name badges look great and are the most productive.

Keep the Printing Simple

All your event badges need is a first and last name with your affiliation or company underneath. Think twice about the need to provide any more information beyond these basics.

Printing the first name larger than the last name

While there are no hard and fast rules governing whether to enlarge the person’s first name, I submit that it’s best to print both the first and last name in the same size font. You will obviously see the person’s first name. However, if the last name is too small to be easily read, an opportunity to connect is lost since a person’s identity comes from knowing both a person’s first and last name.

No Honorifics and Titles for Event Badges

Do not place honorifics such as Ph.D. or Dr. or titles such as President or Sales Manager on event badges. You can learn this information as you converse. Only at special events will honorifics or titles be helpful, such as a doctor’s convention where the doctor’s specialties are important or a company conference where titles let others know what that person’s responsibilities are.

Adding a Company or Organization Name

Event Badge holder insert has three lines: name, title and association.

Besides a person’s first and last name, the only other information to print for an event badge is a person’s company or organization name; this is a great way to begin conversations. While we should all be proud of our affiliated organizations, seeing the person’s name is more important than knowing their affiliated company. Therefore, place the company name or logo at the bottom of the tag in a font size that’s easy to read yet smaller than the person’s name.

Host and Sponsor Organizations

Give acknowledgment to the sponsors of your event through the design of the badges, but never allow that information to override the all-important role of a name badge which is to introduce the person who is wearing it.

Choose a Font

Use big, bold fonts for printing and avoid script or fancy fonts. The goal is to make the badges easy to read, so choose your font wisely. With several thousand choices on most computers, your name badges do not need to be boring when selecting a font for readability. Some popular fonts for name badges include Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, Calibri and Times.

Font Size Matters

Print the names on the badges in a font size that practically fills the tag. It is a waste of an excellent networking tool to print the information on any badges in small type. Instead, begin with a large 40-point font and adjust the size to fit the names on each line. Some names are larger or shorter, so adjust the font size accordingly.

Print a Test of the Event Badges

Before printing your badges, print a single badge and look at it from the same distance it will be viewed at the event. Then, if there is any difficulty in reading any of the information, go back and make adjustments and try it again.

Now that you have your event badges, learn how to wear them at Event Name Tag Etiquette: Part 1.

By Syndi Seid, the world’s leading etiquette trainer, celebrity speaker and founder of San Francisco based Advanced Etiquette.

Name Tag Day is a huge success!

Our customers are amazing! And we like to say thank you through our donation program. We had the opportunity to donate to Name Tag Day.

A couple of weeks ago we made a huge donation in order to support a new holiday being started in New York, called Name Tag Day. June 1st has come and gone and the holiday was a huge success!

The whole goal of Name Tag Day is to get people to open up to each other and talk! On that day hundreds and hundreds of Instagram and Twitter posts poured in with pictures of people wearing name tags, and connecting.

We couldn’t be more pleased to hear that this event went well. Name Tag, Inc’s donation process is all about helping people.

Adhesive Name Badges being worn at a Name Tag Day event. — Photo courtesy of nametagday.com

We received this letter from them:

“Dear Name Tag, Inc. team,

We just completed Nametag Day to incredible success, with 100 volunteers giving out 20,000 name tags. We can honestly say that we couldn’t have done this without you.

Because you saw the potential for this day early on and were so supportive, giving Nametag Day such an incredible boost we’ve been able to better get the word out and more effectively spread joy.

Thank you again!

Ale, Brett, Dina, Julia, Matt, Mike Nick, Pete, and Tim”

Thank you, guys for the sweet thank you note! We are so glad that everything went so well!

Adhesive Name Badges

Adhesive Name Badges offer a quick and hassle free solution for temporary identification. The makes them the perfect choice for events where convenience matters. So, whether you are organizing a meeting, party, convention or any other gathering, these stick on badges allow attendees to easily identify each other. And, there is no need for plastic holders or lanyards. Their simple peel-and-stick design makes for fast distribution and easy application!

Designed for single use, Adhesive Name Badges are versatile and easy to customize. You can write directly on them with a pen or marker, or use a printer for a more professional look. This flexibility makes them ideal for both casual and formal events, allowing organizers to maintain a polished appearance without sacrificing speed or convenience. When the event is over, guests can simply peel them off and dispose of them—no need for collection or cleanup.

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Donation Spotlight: Bethesda Thrift Shop

Recently, we had the opportunity to make a product donation to Bethesda Thrift Shop in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Bethesda Thrift Shop is a non profit organization that is affiliated with Bethesda Lutheran Communities. This dates back to 1904 (wow, that is incredible!) and is based in Watertown, Wisconsin. We got a chance to talk briefly with Pat Bellefeuille, who is a store manager there. Bellefeuille was able to give us some insight into what Bethesda is all about.

Bethesda has 21 thrift shops in eight states that rely on more than 3,000 volunteers who donate over 260,000 hours each year. 100% of their net profit goes to support their mission. Bellefeuille’s store will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this February. Volunteers started it in 1993 and ran it entirely for the first 17 years.

name tags-nameplates-nametags-ribbons-lanyards-shipping — Bethesda Thrift Shop’s building.

When we asked if Bethesda Thrift Shop has a mission statement Bellefeuille responded: “Our mission is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that share the good news of Jesus Christ.”

Donation Product: Mighty Badges

We donated some of our Mighty Badges to the people at Bethesda Thrift. When we asked how they would use them, they gave us a heartfelt answer.

“The name badges were are given as a way to recognize the many hours our volunteers have volunteered,” said Bellefeuille.

A Mighty Badge with all its layers spread out to show how the badge works.

“We have some people who have badges with as many as 18,000 hours on them. And many who have 4,000 or more hours. At the end of each year, we total the hours for each volunteer. When they reach 500 hours of volunteering, they get their first badge. Then, when they have 1,000 hours they get another one, and so on. These badges are worn with much pride by those who have earned them. They are presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet we have each spring. These name badges mean a lot to our volunteers as this is about the only recognition that they get for their many years and hours of selfless service.”

In 2010, they moved from their small store in Hopkins to a much larger 17,000 sq. ft. location in Minnetonka, Minnesota. At that time, they hired a full time manager, two assistants and three part time cashiers to keep the store open seven days a week. To support their mission, they also have three people with disabilities as paid staff. Today, a team of about 200 volunteers helps run the store. This includes around a dozen people with disabilities, some of whom have been volunteering there for over five years.