Tired of candy bars and car washes?
We feel you.
The best fundraisers these days aren’t sticky, soggy, or awkward.
They’re wearable.
Custom merch isn’t just a smarter way to raise money — it’s a way to spread pride, build unity, and create something people actually want.
Here’s how to run a successful fundraiser with custom gear that makes dollars and memories.
🎯 Step 1: Start With Something People Want to Wear
You’re not just selling shirts. You’re selling:
School pride
Team spirit
Community identity
A shared cause people care about
Start with a design that people are excited to rep.
At Xtreme Designs Plus, we help you create that from scratch — no templates, no guesswork, just clean, bold designs people actually wear.
Pro tip: When the design feels meaningful, the shirt sells itself.
🧠 Step 2: Keep It Simple — One Strong Item Beats a Cluttered Store
You don’t need 20 product options to fundraise well.
Start with:
1–2 shirt styles
A hoodie or crewneck add-on
Optional hat or decal
Simple = faster decisions = higher conversions.
We’ll help you choose the right base product that prints clean and wears even better.
🧾 Step 3: Set the Price to Make a Profit — Without Overcharging
We’ll guide you on:
Your cost per item
Recommended markup
How to build profit margins that still feel affordable
Whether it’s $5 profit per shirt or $15, we tailor it based on:
Your audience
Your goal
The type of product you’re offering
Bonus: Offer a “donation add-on” for people who want to give more.
📦 Step 4: Choose How You Want to Fulfill It
You’ve got options:
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Bulk order – collect sizes, order all at once, distribute locally
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Pre-order model – take orders first, then print only what’s needed
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Online storefront – let us set up a custom order page so buyers can shop and ship direct
Each has its pros — we’ll help you choose what fits your team or school best.
📣 Step 5: Promote It With a Story
People don’t support products — they support purpose.
Tell your story:
Why you’re raising money
What the funds will go toward
Why this merch matters
Use:
QR codes on flyers
Social media countdowns
Real photos of students, team members, or community leaders wearing samples
We’ll even help with mockups and digital promo material.
🙌 Bonus Fundraising Ideas:
Class shirts for graduating students
Church merch for mission trips
Team gear with sponsor logos
Local collabs with small businesses
Spirit shirts for school-wide “merch days”
If it means something, we can design it to raise money and morale.
🎨 Ready to Fundraise the Smart Way?
We’ve helped schools, teams, churches, and families raise thousands — not with gimmicks, but with gear that sticks.
👉 Bring us your goal. We’ll bring the design, the plan, and the process to make it work.
Xtreme Designs Plus has your back.
Author: XDP
“You’re not just raising money — you’re building pride they can wear.”