After being implored one too many times to buy wrapping paper, chocolate bars and magazines from schools and other fundraising groups, the team at Grand Ideas, Inc., a Charleston-based promotional products and branding company, created an unique kind of fundraising program. Grand Ideas recently launched Palmetto G.I.F.T.S. (Grand Ideas Fundraising Through Sales), a community endeavor that provides schools and various organizations with unique and creative promotional products to sell for fundraising. The Palmetto G.I.F.T.S. program has been enjoying much success lately and is promoted as an easy and original way for schools, churches, PTAs, community groups, athletic teams and more to raise money for their cause. Grand Ideas offers a package for fundraisers that includes a wide selection of palmetto-themed (or custom branded with company’s own logo) products. Products range from $5 to $20, and include items such as denim aprons, colored umbrellas, insulated beach totes, magnetic memo pads and dog collars and leashes. Groups are provided with order forms, color brochures, collection envelopes and distribution bags at no cost. Orders are placed through Grand Ideas, and the fundraising group keeps 40% of their profits from sales. Lead time for most orders is three to five weeks. Grand Ideas can provide samples of any product upon request. To learn more about the Palmetto G.I.F.T.S. program or to place an order for your fundraising group, contact Grand Ideas at 866-554-7263 or visit www.palmettoideas.net.