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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
For chapters and teams running fundraisers: light-up pom poms or costumes set to the cause colour by remote, plus light-up face stickers for every attendee, turn the event into the photo that sells next year’s tickets. Poms are $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs; custom stickers are quoted from 1,000 units.
Which philanthropy event formats raise the most?
| Format | How it raises money | The moment |
|---|---|---|
| Lip sync or dance competition | Tickets and team entry fees | Each team’s lights-down finale |
| Glow run or glow walk | Registration fees | The start line lit up |
| Benefit show | Tickets and sponsors | The finale |
| Awareness game night | Ticket share and raffles | The crowd in the cause colour |
| Restaurant night | Percentage of sales | Low; easy but small |
The formats with a performance moment sell more tickets the following year, because the clips are the marketing.
That is the case for a light-up set: performers in light-up pom poms or costumes set to the cause colour give the clip its moment, and the same set switches to the team or chapter colour for every event after.
How do you match the event to the cause's colour?
Most causes have a colour people already recognise, so the event should carry it everywhere: the lighting, the favors and the performers. Light-up pieces make that easy because the colour is set by remote, so one set of poms or costumes can be the cause colour at this event and the team’s own colour at the next. For cause nights at games, see theme night ideas.
What should attendees take home?
- Light-up face stickers in the cause colour, handed out with the ticket.
- Custom-shaped stickers, such as a ribbon or the chapter’s symbol, for the biggest event of the year.
- A photo at a backdrop in the cause colour.
Custom LED face stickers in your school’s shape and colours start at a 1,000-unit order and are quoted. A University of Texas alumni VIP suite ordered 1,000 from us; see custom LED face stickers in bulk.
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LED Face Stickers
Reusable, water-resistant LED face stickers that stay cool on your skin, with a replaceable coin battery.
$22 USD
How do you budget a philanthropy event?
| Line | Who usually pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | Chapter or sponsor | Campus venues are often low cost |
| Performance team poms or costumes | Chapter | Reusable for future events |
| Favors | Chapter or sponsor | Cause colour |
| Custom stickers | Sponsor | 1,000-unit minimum, quoted |
| Raffle prizes | Donated | Local businesses |
The rule of thumb: every dollar spent should either sell a ticket or end up in a photo.
How do you get sponsors to cover the favors?
- Offer the favor as the sponsor’s item: their name on the table and the announcement.
- Show last year’s clips so the sponsor sees what the moment looks like.
- Match the sponsor’s colour or the cause’s.
- Report the attendance back after the event.
What will a performance team cost?
At our team rate of $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs:
| Group | Pairs | Cost at the team rate |
|---|---|---|
| Team of 10 | 10 | $1,200 |
| Team of 16 | 16 | $1,920 |
| Two chapters, 30 together | 30 | $3,600 |
See also Greek Week ideas.
How do you plan a philanthropy event timeline?
| When | What to lock in |
|---|---|
| Two months out | Date, venue, cause and goal |
| Six weeks out | Sponsors and favors ordered |
| Four weeks out | Ticket sales open; performance teams cast |
| Two weeks out | Run of show and lighting cues |
| Week of | Rehearsal and final headcount |
Selling tickets four weeks out gives you a real headcount for favors and a reason to post every week.
How do you request a quote for a philanthropy event?
Email or DM us with the event date, the cause colour, the performance team size, expected attendance and whether a sponsor is covering the favors. We make our light-up products ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. See team orders for how a group order works.
What do customers say about the LED Face Stickers [1 Set]?
The LED Face Stickers [1 Set] holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 171 customer reviews. A few of them, unedited:
“What a fun outfit addition! Will definitely be wearing these at all my upcoming shows! Someone was also wearing the same face stickers at an event I just went to and we immediately bonded over it... so they also help build community”
— Sabrina S.
“Second purchase from this company...LOVE! Although I have the stars, too, the rainbow is my favorite! Use it for St.Patty's, Pride, or just because you want to spread a little hope and happiness! Customer service is stellar! Will buy from again!”
— Tiffany S.
“Nicely packaged. Lights work. Can't wait to use!”
— Alyssa W.
Frequently asked questions
What philanthropy events raise the most money?
Formats with a performance moment, such as a lip sync or dance competition, a glow run or a benefit show, because they sell tickets and the clips sell next year’s.
How do you make a philanthropy event stand out?
Carry the cause’s colour everywhere, give attendees a light-up favor in that colour, and plan one lights-down moment.
What giveaways work for a fundraiser?
Light-up face stickers in the cause colour, and custom-shaped stickers for the biggest event of the year.
Can a sponsor pay for the favors?
Yes. Offer the favor as the sponsor’s item, with their name on the table and in the announcement.
How much do light-up poms cost for a performance team?
Our team rate is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A team of 16 is $1,920 at that rate.
Can the same light-up set be used for other events?
Yes. The colour changes by remote, so one set can be the cause colour at one event and the team colour at the next.
How far ahead should we plan a philanthropy event?
About two months, with sponsors and favors locked six weeks out and ticket sales open four weeks out.
What is the best way to sell tickets?
Open sales four weeks out and post last year’s performance clips every week until the event.
See also: Greek Week ideas, theme night ideas and custom LED face stickers in bulk.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
