When it comes to fundraising, creativity is key—and nothing grabs attention (or raises funds) like custom printed merchandise. From custom t-shirts to tote bags, printed products can do more than just raise money—they build community, increase visibility, and leave a lasting impression.
At ASK Printing, we’ve helped countless organizations and causes create memorable, high-impact fundraisers using custom gear. Whether you’re a nonprofit, school, club, or community group, here are 10 creative fundraising ideas you can bring to life with printed products:
1. Limited Edition T-Shirt Campaigns
Launch a limited edition shirt around a theme, cause, or event. Add urgency by offering it for a short time only and include a message or design that supporters would be proud to wear. Promote through your social media and email list to build momentum.
Bonus tip: Let supporters vote on the design beforehand—it boosts engagement and ensures higher sales.
2. Custom Tote Bag Sales
Eco-friendly and practical, custom tote bags are a crowd favorite. They’re easy to print, affordable in bulk, and can feature your logo, slogan, or artwork. Perfect for school clubs, environmental campaigns, and local markets.
3. “Sponsor a Shirt” Program
Offer local businesses the chance to sponsor your shirts in exchange for having their logo printed on the back. This offsets your production costs—and every shirt becomes a walking billboard for both your cause and your sponsors.
4. Personalized Merchandise for Events
Planning a fun run, concert, or community day? Sell branded merchandise in advance (and on-site) like event shirts, caps, or water bottles. Include the date and name of the event to make it a keepsake.
5. Awareness Month Gear
Align your campaign with a national or global awareness month—like Mental Health Awareness or Breast Cancer Month—and offer relevant custom merch. Color-themed gear with powerful messaging can drive both donations and awareness.
6. Custom Raffle Bundles
Create fundraising raffle bundles with custom-printed items like mugs, notebooks, apparel, or caps. Partner with local businesses to add extra prizes, and sell raffle tickets online or at community events.
7. “Name on a Shirt” Campaign
Design a shirt with room for supporter names on the back. Every donation of a certain amount earns someone a spot. It creates a feeling of belonging and makes the item more meaningful to wear and keep.
8. Holiday Gift Fundraisers
Design seasonal merchandise—like Christmas sweaters, Valentine’s mugs, or New Year’s planners—and market them as limited-edition gifts. Perfect for end-of-year fundraising drives.
9. Online Store Pop-Up
Use ASK Printing’s low minimums to launch an online merch shop with no inventory stress. Offer pre-orders only, and let your supporters choose from several designs. Great for artist collabs, cause-based art, or alumni gear.
10. Kids’ Art Turned Into Products
Turn kids’ artwork into custom products—like shirts, notebooks, or aprons—and sell them to parents and families. Perfect for schools and art programs, and it creates a heartwarming, personal touch.
How ASK Printing Can Help
At ASK Printing, we make it easy to turn your fundraising vision into tangible success:
✅ Low minimum order quantities
✅ Design support and mockups
✅ Fast turnaround
✅ Bulk discounts for nonprofits
✅ Flexible shipping options
Whether you need 20 shirts or 200, we’ll help you pick the right products and printing method to maximize both your impact and your profit.
Let’s Make Your Next Fundraiser Unforgettable
Turn supporters into ambassadors with custom printed gear they’ll love to wear. Visit askprinting.com.au to get a quote, browse product ideas, or chat with our team.
Together, let’s print with purpose.
