{"id":16877,"date":"2017-12-07T10:24:21","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T17:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?p=16877"},"modified":"2021-11-11T09:29:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T16:29:52","slug":"signage-101-giant-check-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/signage-101-giant-check-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Signage 101 &#8211; Giant Check Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know you\u2019ve seen a giant check at some point in your life, whether at a charity event, public donation, or on a Publishers Clearing House giveaway. There are countless ways to utilize an oversized check, so we\u2019ve put together a list of 10 common (and some uncommon) ways to maximize their functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giant checks are made from a lightweight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/foamboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foam board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making transporting and handling them easy without breaking your bank or back (but handle them with care, because the material itself can break or bend and cause permanent creases when not handled correctly). Even though these checks aren\u2019t made with a dry-erase surface, they are completely customizable and our team of professional graphic designers are happy to help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customize the check to your liking for free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the basics covered, let\u2019s jump into those 10 common uses of large checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fundraisers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Is there a better way to present the earnings of a fundraiser than with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/giant-checks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom giant check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Not only are they great for presenting, but they can be easily displayed on a wall for the long term to remember the momentous accomplishment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=19bccd2e-34ac-4dad-8cc4-ab7ecf831b88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-08.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Fundraiser 2\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your fundraiser check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Sponsorship Deals <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Sponsoring a local event? Or maybe you\u2019re sponsoring a local athlete that\u2019s traveling around competing; whatever it may be, a giant check is a great way to show your support and loyalty to the cause you\u2019re donating to. This is a great way for small local businesses to develop relationships within their own community!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=afa8b614-87bc-4d9a-adb4-75f9f03bec08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-05.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Sponorship\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your\u00a0sponsorship\u00a0check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Scholarships <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Besides a congratulatory letter sent to the winner of a scholarship, include an on-campus ceremony with the presentation of a giant check to commemorate the award. Snap a picture with the giant check and make it shareable on your social media accounts for further engagement and publicity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=b4ac2fc4-48a0-4c83-b080-3add354eea12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-10.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Scholarship\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your\u00a0scholarship check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Airline Tickets &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for an airline giveaway or a customer wanting to surprise a family member or friend with an island getaway, giant checks can be repurposed as giant tickets as a creative way to gift someone tickets for that trip they\u2019ve always wanted to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=e2980d0d-d0d2-4879-8609-3152f193da1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airline-Tickets-02.jpg\" alt=\"Airline Ticket Giant Check\" width=\"538\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant airline ticket.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Academic Donations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If your business is making a donation to a school or college, consider doing so using a giant check. With a little work in advance this donation with a giant check could be an easy way for your business to get local media to cover the official ceremony or the event that you make into one that can be publicized!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=acede6eb-051a-4a83-bb5e-88f15e4bba85\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-09.jpg\" alt=\"giant Check School Donation\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant academic donation check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Ground Breakings \/ Grand Openings \u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Whether you\u2019re breaking ground on a new project or you\u2019re ready to cut the ribbon to open your doors consider having a giant check presentation to add to the day\u2019s events. Checks can be presented to the community, to new employees, or a lucky customer that won a giveaway and make for journalist-friendly photo ops for any media covering your ground breaking. \u00a0Private donors can also use these events to donate to public buildings like libraries, schools, or hospitals if they are not doing so anonymously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=b0f6088c-b7c8-4837-b8df-6c89f591b5c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/giant-check-charity-2.png\" alt=\"Giant Check Charity\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Sporting Events <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Enhance your halftime or intermission festivities by using giant checks to present award money to fans participating in competition or raffles. If you\u2019re giving away a cash prize to the winner of a sport competition, do so with a giant check!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=c572cca3-0fba-4b3d-9cbb-73764db803a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/giant-check-winner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Sweepstakes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; One lucky winner will receive a brand new car and a $100,000! Why not present that prize money with a giant check so the winner can remember their winnings for years to come!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=6d5df1ca-2d09-4d75-a249-79a56231481f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-11.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Sweepstakes\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your\u00a0sweepstakes check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Charities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The ceremonial handing-over of a giant check at a charity event is something that will never go out of style. The check itself represents the hard work of donors and volunteers towards the charitable cause, which can be displayed proudly by the charity for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=f67d1ae8-cebf-4964-9c0e-fda21a63b1b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-14.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Charity\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Birthday \/ Anniversary gifts &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one is going to suspect receiving a giant check for a present! Instead of paper vouchers for a day at a spa, think of how impactful a giant voucher (using a giant check) would be! Checks can be customized to display whatever you want, including vouchers, coupons, plane tickets, sporting event tickets, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=3d280446-7ded-4ee9-8935-2f722bee53c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-02.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Birthday Present\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design\/?id=5c31ecea-8d85-4ef1-83d3-e1b05b84f555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Giant-Checks-01.jpg\" alt=\"Giant Check Birthday Girl\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click template to customize your giant check.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there\u2019s plenty of uses for giant checks! It\u2019s really up to you and your creativity in how you use them. Need help designing the perfect check for you? We offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/design-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free design services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help you out. From small gatherings, to a novelty gift, to important official ceremonies, giant checks and Signs.com are there for you. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know you\u2019ve seen a giant check at some point in your life, whether at a charity event, public donation, or on a Publishers Clearing House giveaway. 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