Throughout almost two decades in the salon and spa business, Thomas and Christine Carlton received countless requests for donations from clients and community members. The Carltons were happy to contribute to a good cause – from supporting local girl scouts to raising funds to find a cure for cancer.

Christine Carlton knew she could do more to help non-profits and their salon and spa benefactors, so in 2008, she created Spalonathon.

Spalonathon simplifies fundraising for non-profits, and it gives spa and salon owners a creative, affordable, effective alternative to advertising. Community partners win thanks to imaginative donations and a more streamlined fundraising program. Spa owners win with a steady stream of new clients.

How It Works – Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Supporting your favorite non-profit organization is simple! Here’s how Spalonathon works:

1. We’ll help you create a special spa/salon package for your non-profit partner to sell at fundraiser prices. Your package could be a product gift basket or a gift certificate. Click here for package ideas.

2. We’ll give your non-profit partner captivating marketing materials, such as flyers and order forms, to help sell spa/salon packages. Your non-profit partner will collect names, contact information and payment at the time of the order.

3. Spalonathon handles all of the details! We process payments for you and create custom gift certificates for your non-profit partner to provide to their customers. We’ll email the fundraising coordinators to notify them when the gift certificates are available, and we’ll issue checks to you and the non-profit partner.

Benefits of Spalonathon

Even in a booming economy, advertising your business is an expensive venture. Even small print ads and short radio spots can cost thousands of dollars – and there’s no guarantee they’ll work.

With Spalonathon, you’re virtually assured of clients coming through your door. Each package sold is a potential long-term client. Plus, once they’re in your salon or spa, you’ll have an opportunity to introduce them to your other great products and premium services.

Your non-profit partners will be thrilled to promote your salon or spa because it helps raise money for their organization. And, unlike advertising on TV and radio, you get a check at the end of the fundraising period to help cover your expenses. You can even gather contact information from your new guests for use in future direct marketing campaigns.